Bill or resolution detail
HR 5917
Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act
Record identity
Official facts
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Deterministic classification
Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Effective Jun 6, 2025Entity 118-hr-5917
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gallagher | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Ann Wagner | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Anthony D'Esposito | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Bill Posey | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Byron Donalds | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Carol D. Miller | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Claudia Tenney | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Clay Higgins | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Dan Crenshaw | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Darin LaHood | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Derrick Van Orden | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Don Bacon | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Donald G. Davis | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Elise M. Stefanik | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Haley M. Stevens | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Hillary J. Scholten | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jack Bergman | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jake Ellzey | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jared Moskowitz | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jennifer A. Kiggans | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| John R. Moolenaar | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Juan Ciscomani | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Mary Sattler Peltola | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michael Guest | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michael Lawler | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michael T. McCaul | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Michael Waltz | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Ralph Norman | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Rudy Yakym III | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Seth Moulton | Democratic Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| W. Gregory Steube | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Apr 17, 2024 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
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.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
Mr. Moran moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
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): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2432-2433)
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2419)
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2416-2417)
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Apr 16, 2024 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5917.
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Dec 13, 2023 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
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Dec 13, 2023 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Oct 25, 2023 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Oct 10, 2023 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Official text changes
Amendments
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No amendments are attached.
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committeehsas00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Foreign Affairs Committeehsfa00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Judiciary Committeehsju00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Foreign Relations Committeessfr00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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No roll-call votes are attached.