United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6239 — LITE Act Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

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  3. Died in session

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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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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E312)

  4. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

International affairs Area studies and international education Congressional operations and organization Education programs funding Elementary and secondary education Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government trust funds Higher education Human rights International exchange and broadcasting Libraries and archives Minority education Policy sciences Racial and ethnic relations Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6239 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 6239?
HR 6239 is sponsored by Alcee Hastings (D).
What is the current status of HR 6239?
This bill died with 116th 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 6239?
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