United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 3924 — Global Development Lab Act of 2016

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Global Development Lab Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) the United States Global Development Lab, the duties of which shall include: increasing the application of science, technology, innovation, and partnerships to develop new solutions to end extreme poverty; discovering and testing innovations to increase cost effectiveness and support U.S. foreign policy and development goals; leveraging the expertise and resources of businesses, nongovernmental organizations, science and research organizations, and universities to increase program impact; and supporting USAID missions and bureaus in applying science, technology, innovation, and partnership approaches to decision making, procurement, and program design. USAID may (1) provide innovation incentive awards; and (2) use certain funds for each of FY2017-FY2021 to employ up to 30 individuals on a limited term basis. (Sec. 4) "Innovation incentive award" means the provision of funding on a competitive basis that: (1) encourages the development of solutions for a particular, well-defined problem relating to the alleviation of poverty; or (2) helps identify and promote a broad range of ideas and practices facilitating third party development of an idea or practice.

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Action History

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

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

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5787-5788)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3924.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5787-5789)

  6. Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  10. Introduced in House

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3924 do?
Global Development Lab Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) the United States Global Development Lab, the duties of which shall include: increasing the application of science, technology, innovation, and partnerships to develop new solutions to end extreme poverty; discovering and testing innovations to increase cost effectiveness and support U.S. foreign policy and development goals; leveraging the expertise and resources of businesses, nongovernmental organizations, science and research organizations, and universities to increase program impact; and supporting USAID missions and bureaus in applying science, technology, innovation, and partnership approaches to decision making, procurement, and program design. USAID may (1) provide innovation incentive awards; and (2) use certain funds for each of FY2017-FY2021 to employ up to 30 individuals on a limited term basis. (Sec. 4) "Innovation incentive award" means the provision of funding on a competitive basis that: (1) encourages the development of solutions for a particular, well-defined problem relating to the alleviation of poverty; or (2) helps identify and promote a broad range of ideas and practices facilitating third party development of an idea or practice.
Who sponsors HR 3924?
HR 3924 is sponsored by Joaquin Castro (D).
What is the current status of HR 3924?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3924?
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