To require representatives of governments designated as State Sponsors of Terrorism to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Jun 20, 2006 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 159 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H4234)
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 27, 2006
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to require representatives of governments designated by the Secretary of State as State Sponsors of Terrorism (covered foreign principals) to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials.
Prohibits the Secretary from recognizing as accredited a diplomatic or consular officer of a covered foreign principal unless the officer agrees to comply with this Act.
Requires the Attorney General to make such information available to the general public in an electronic format.
Recorded votes 1
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| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 294 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Failed263–159 | Jun 20, 2006 |
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 10
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 20, 2006At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Jun 20, 2006Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4245-4246)
- Jun 20, 2006Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4234-4237)
- Jun 20, 2006DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5228.
- Jun 20, 2006Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 263 - 159 (Roll no. 294).(text: CR H4234)
Subjects
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- Apr 27, 2006Introduced in House
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