US HB6239 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Introduced on March 12 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-04-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Pending: House Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Establishes the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to develop a diverse community of transatlantic leaders at all levels of government who are committed to democratic institutions. The institute shall award grants for entities and individuals in the United States and abroad to assist in the institute's work conducting research, international exchanges, education, and outreach to strengthen (1) democratic institutions, including civil and human rights; (2) emerging and current political leaders and their employees; and (3) interest and excellence in international public service careers. The institute may develop such programs, activities, and services as it considers appropriate to (1) increase awareness of the importance of public service careers that focus on international affairs and civil and human rights, (2) provide training and development opportunities for domestic and international elected officials in performing their public duties, and (3) enable transatlantic political leaders to gain firsthand exposure to U.S. democratic institutions through visits to the United States.

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Title

LITE Act Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-04-03HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
2020-03-12HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2020-03-12HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E312)
2020-03-12HouseIntroduced in House

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