United States 115th Congress ✓ Enacted · P.L. 115-79 1 D cosponsors

S 504 — Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-79.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 02, 2017. Enacted.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

71 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to the bill adds a reference to "Public Law 115-79" in the introductory section and includes a note regarding the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017. It removes a clause about adjusting fees based on the Commissioner's determination, which clarifies that there will no longer be a provision regarding fee adjustments associated with the travel card program. This change matters because it removes a mechanism that could have allowed for variability in fees for the ABT Cards, potentially making the cost more predictable.

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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress] [From the U.S.
[115th Congress Public Law 79] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1257]] ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS ACT OF 2017 [[Page 131 STAT.
504 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
1258]] Public Law 115-79 115th Congress An Act To permanently authorize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program.
504 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To permanently authorize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Nov.
2, 2017 - [S.
504]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2017.
6 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1.
ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS.
<<NOTE:
6 USC 218.>> ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION BUSINESS TRAVEL CARDS.
``(c) Integration With Existing Travel Programs.--The Commissioner of U.S.
``(c) <<NOTE:
Procedures.>> Integration With Existing Travel Programs.--The Commissioner of U.S.
Customs and Border Protection may consult with appropriate private sector entities and nongovernmental organizations, including academic institutions.
Customs and Border Protection may consult with [[Page 131 STAT.
1259]] appropriate private sector entities and nongovernmental organizations, including academic institutions.
``(f) Notification.--The Commissioner of U.S.
``(f) <<NOTE:
Deadline.>> Notification.--The Commissioner of U.S.
ACCOUNT.
<<NOTE:
6 USC 218 note.>> ACCOUNT.
1185 note) pursuant to section 4(b)(1), amounts deposited into the APEC Business Travel Card Account established pursuant to such Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Account established pursuant to section 418(e) of the Homeland Security Act of (as added by section 2(a) of this Act), and shall be available without regard to whether such amounts are expended in connection with expenses incurred with respect to an ABT Card issued at any time before or after such date of enactment.
1185 note) pursuant to section 4(b)(1), amounts deposited into the APEC Business Travel Card Account established pursuant to such Act as of the date of the enactment of this Act are hereby transferred to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Account established pursuant to section 418(e) of the Homeland Security Act of (as added by section 2(a) of this Act), and shall be available without regard to whether such amounts are expended in connection with expenses [[Page 131 STAT.
1260]] incurred with respect to an ABT Card issued at any time before or after such date of enactment.
(2) Saving clause.--Notwithstanding the repeal under paragraph (1), an ABT Card issued pursuant to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 before the date of the enactment of this Act that, as of such date, is still valid, shall remain valid on and after such date until such time as such Card would otherwise expire.
(2) <<NOTE:
Passed the Senate September 26, 2017.
8 USC 1185 note.>> Saving clause.-- Notwithstanding the repeal under paragraph (1), an ABT Card issued pursuant to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 before the date of the enactment of this Act that, as of such date, is still valid, shall remain valid on and after such date until such time as such Card would otherwise expire.
Attest:
Approved November 2, 2017.
Secretary.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
504 (H.R.
504 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To permanently authorize the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card Program.
2805):
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS:
No.
115-274 (Comm.
on Homeland Security) accompanying H.R.
2805.
SENATE REPORTS:
No.
115-140 (Comm.
on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
163 (2017):
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  3. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  4. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-140.

  5. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 115-140.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.

  7. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6144-6145)

  8. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6144-6145)

  9. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6144-6145)

  10. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  11. Received in the House.

  12. Held at the desk.

  13. Ms. McSally moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  14. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8056-8057)

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 504.

  16. At 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.

  17. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8062-8063)

  18. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 2 (Roll no. 570).(text: CR H8056)

  19. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 2 (Roll no. 570). (text: CR H8056)

  20. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  21. Presented to President.

  22. Presented to President.

  23. Signed by President.

  24. Signed by President.

  25. Became Public Law No: 115-79.

  26. Became Public Law No: 115-79.

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