SB41: READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Passed One Chamber (current step)
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to reauthorize the READ Act.
Plain-language summary
This bill reauthorizes the READ Act, a law that allows the federal government to provide aid and support related to international affairs. The READ Act is an existing program that had an expiration date, and this bill extends that program's authorization so it can continue operating. The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is now awaiting Senate consideration in its final engrossed form, meaning both ' versions are being reconciled. The specific programs and activities within the READ Act would continue their funding and operations under this reauthorization.
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SB41: READ Act Reauthorization Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Richard Durbin
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (6)
Marco Rubio
Alex Padilla
Edward Markey
Ron Wyden
Christopher Murphy