To ensure United States jurisdiction over offenses committed by United States personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow the United States to prosecute certain U.S. employees who engage in conduct in Canada that would constitute a federal criminal offense if the conduct had occurred in the United States. This bill applies to a Department of Homeland Security or Department of Justice employee, contractor, or employee of a contractor who is stationed in Canada pursuant to a border security initiative.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1138)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 501.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7340-7343)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6431.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7340-7341)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7340-7341)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7128-7131)
Enacted as Public Law 114-316
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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7128-7131)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-316.
Became Public Law No: 114-316.