H.R. 6477 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act
H.R. 6477 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Dec 8, 2016, sponsored by Steve Chabot with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 114-319
What it does
Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal judicial code with respect to denial of a foreign state's sovereign immunity from the jurisdiction of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Chabot (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2016
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-319. (Dec 16, 2016)
More bills from Steve Chabot in the 114th Congress
Other Law bills in the 114th Congress
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6477 (114th Congress): Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/114-hr-6477/foreign-cultural-exchange-jurisdictional-immunity-clarification-act (accessed 2026-10-17).