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S. 793Became Law

Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 2, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Western Hemisphere; and (2) support the practices and principles expressed in the Charter of the Organization of American States, the American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man, the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and other fundamental instruments of democracy.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Organization of American States (OAS) should be the primary multi-lateral diplomatic entity for regional dispute resolution and promotion of democratic governance; (2) the Summit of the Americas process should be formally and more effectively integrated into the work of the OAS, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other Members of the Joint Summit Working Group; (3) the OAS has historically accepted too many member state mandates creating unclear priorities and loss of institutional focus; and (4) it is in the interest of the United States and the OAS and its member states to move toward an assessed fee structure that assures financial sustainability and establishes, within five years, that no member state pays more than 50% of the organization's assessed fees.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a multiyear strategy that: (1) leads to such assessed fee structure, (2) identifies a path toward the adoption of necessary reforms that prioritize the core competencies of the OAS, (3) outlines a results-based budgeting process to prioritize current and future mandates and transparent hiring and promotion practices, and (4) reflects the inputs and coordination from other executive branch agencies.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out diplomatic engagement to build support for reforms and budgetary burden sharing among OAS member states and observers, and (2) promote donor coordination among OAS member states.

What just happenedOct 2, 2013

Became Public Law No: 113-41.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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3cosponsors2committees30actions8subjects
  • Enrolled Bill
  • Engrossed Amendment HouseSep 17, 2013
  • Referred in HouseJul 9, 2013
  • Engrossed in SenateJul 8, 2013
  • Reported to SenateJun 13, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateApr 24, 2013
  • Public LawOct 3, 2013
  1. Oct 2, 2013President

    Became Public Law No: 113-41.

  2. Oct 2, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-41.

  3. Oct 2, 2013President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 2, 2013BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 26, 2013Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 26, 2013President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 26, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 25, 2013ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6901)

  9. Sep 25, 2013NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 9/24/2013 S6901)

  10. Sep 18, 2013Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Sep 17, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 24 (Roll no. 462). (text: CR H5567-5568)

  12. Sep 17, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 24 (Roll no. 462).(text: CR H5567-5568)

  13. Sep 17, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5574-5575)

  14. Sep 17, 2013FloorH37220

    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.

  15. Sep 17, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 793.

  16. Sep 17, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5567-5569)

  17. Sep 17, 2013FloorH30300

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

  18. Jul 24, 2013Committee

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

  19. Jul 24, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  20. Jul 9, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  21. Jul 9, 2013FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  22. Jul 9, 2013Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  23. Jul 8, 2013Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5529-5530; text as passed Senate: CR S5529-5530)

  24. Jul 8, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5529-5530; text as passed Senate: CR S5529-5530)

  25. Jun 13, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.

  26. Jun 13, 2013Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. With written report No. 113-43.

  27. Jun 13, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment. With written report No. 113-43.

  28. May 14, 2013Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  29. Apr 24, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  30. Apr 24, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawOct 2, 201349

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 17, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Western Hemisphere; and (2) support the practices and principles expressed in the Charter of the Organization of American States, the American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man, the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and other fundamental instruments of democracy.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Organization of American States (OAS) should be the primary multi-lateral diplomatic entity for regional dispute resolution and promotion of democratic governance; (2) the Summit of the Americas process should be formally and more effectively integrated into the work of the OAS, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other Members of the Joint Summit Working Group; (3) the OAS has historically accepted too many member state mandates creating unclear priorities and loss of institutional focus; and (4) it is in the interest of the United States and the OAS and its member states to move toward an assessed fee structure that assures financial sustainability and establishes, within five years, that no member state pays more than 50% of the organization's assessed fees.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a multiyear strategy that: (1) leads to such assessed fee structure, (2) identifies a path toward the adoption of necessary reforms that prioritize the core competencies of the OAS, (3) outlines a results-based budgeting process to prioritize current and future mandates and transparent hiring and promotion practices, and (4) reflects the inputs and coordination from other executive branch agencies.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out diplomatic engagement to build support for reforms and budgetary burden sharing among OAS member states and observers, and (2) promote donor coordination among OAS member states.

Passed House amendedSep 17, 201336

Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Western Hemisphere; and (2) support the practices and principles expressed in the Charter of the Organization of American States, the American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man, the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and other fundamental instruments of democracy.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Organization of American States (OAS) should be the primary multi-lateral diplomatic entity for regional dispute resolution and promotion of democratic governance; (2) the Summit of the Americas process should be formally and more effectively integrated into the work of the OAS, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other Members of the Joint Summit Working Group; (3) the OAS has historically accepted too many member state mandates creating unclear priorities and loss of institutional focus; and (4) it is in the interest of the United States and the OAS and its member states to move toward an assessed fee structure that assures financial sustainability and establishes, within five years, that no member state pays more than 50% of the organization's assessed fees.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a multiyear strategy that: (1) leads to such assessed fee structure, (2) identifies a path toward the adoption of necessary reforms that prioritize the core competencies of the OAS, (3) outlines a results-based budgeting process to prioritize current and future mandates and transparent hiring and promotion practices, and (4) reflects the inputs and coordination from other executive branch agencies.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out diplomatic engagement to build support for reforms and budgetary burden sharing among OAS member states and observers, and (2) promote donor coordination among OAS member states.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 8, 201382

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) promote democracy, the rule of law, and human rights in the Western Hemisphere; and (2) support the practices and principles expressed in the Charter of the Organization of American States, the American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man, the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and other fundamental instruments of democracy.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Organization of American States (OAS) should be the primary multi-lateral diplomatic entity for regional dispute resolution and promotion of democratic governance.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a multiyear strategy that: (1) identifies a path toward the adoption of necessary reforms that prioritize the core competencies of the OAS, (2) outlines a results-based budgeting process to prioritize current and future mandates and transparent hiring and promotion practices, and (3) reflects the inputs and coordination from other executive branch agencies.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out diplomatic engagement to build support for reforms and budgetary burden sharing among OAS member states and observers, (2) promote donor coordination among OAS member states, and (3) help set OAS priorities.

Introduced in SenateApr 24, 2013

Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a multiyear strategy that: (1) identifies a path toward the adoption of necessary reforms that prioritize the core competencies of the Organization of America States (OAS), (2) outlines a results-based budgeting process to prioritize current and future mandates and transparent hiring and promotion practices, and (3) reflects the inputs and coordination from other executive branch agencies.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) carry out diplomatic engagement to build support for reforms and budgetary burden sharing among OAS member states and observers, (2) promote donor coordination among OAS member states, and (3) help set OAS priorities.

Organization of American States Revitalization and Reform Act of 2013 — Informed