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H.R. 5116

Referred to Committee

Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2018

Introduced 2/27/2018•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2/27/2018 • House

Summary

Stopping Foreign Businesses Sanctuary Act of 2018

This bill authorizes federal and state courts to exercise jurisdiction over certain foreign entities that conduct commercial activities in the United States.

Introduced in House • 2/27/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Law
Foreign and international corporationsGovernment corporations and government-sponsored enterprisesJurisdiction and venueSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (6)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]

Republican • TX-11

Sponsored 2/27/2018

Cosponsors (5)

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Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]

R-WI-8

Joined 3/6/2018

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Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11]

R-PA-11

Joined 3/8/2018

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Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

R-NY-21

Joined 3/14/2018

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Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]

D-OH-13

Joined 7/11/2018

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 27, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/27/2018

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors5