Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act

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Bill Number

HR 115

Introduced

Jan 3, 2019

Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Topics

Computer security and identity theft Congressional oversight Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information International Affairs Telephone and wireless communication

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Summary

Protecting Diplomats from Surveillance Through Consumer Devices Act

This bill directs the Department of State to establish a policy regarding the use of location-tracking consumer devices by employees at diplomatic and consular facilities, and report the details of the policy to Congress.

The policy shall cover U.S. government staff, contractors, locally employed staff, and members of other agencies deployed at the facilities. The State Department shall give security briefings to inform new and existing employees of the policy.

Actions

Jan 11, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jan 10, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 10, 2019

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H429)
Jan 10, 2019

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H429)
Jan 10, 2019

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 115.
Jan 10, 2019

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H429-430)
Jan 10, 2019

Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 3, 2019

Introduced in House

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