H.R. 5351 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
H.R. 5351 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the house — introduced on May 26, 2016, sponsored by Jackie Walorski with 78 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 26, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 78
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill prohibits U.S. agency funds from being used until the earlier of the enactment date of an Act authorizing FY2017 appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) or January 21, 2017, for the transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions or to any foreign country or entity of an individual detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jackie Walorski (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 78 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 26, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2016
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 15, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 15, 2016 · Passed244–174
Every roll call vote on this bill
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