To establish a commission to study how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates establishment There is established a commission to be known as the Commission on Americans Living Abroad (in this Act referred to as the Commission), provides duties The Commission shall conduct a study on how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces, and provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, reporting requirements, and tax rate changes. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Finance, Environment, and Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could face reduced risk, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates establishment There is established a commission to be known as the Commission on Americans Living Abroad (in this Act referred to as the Commission).
- Provides duties The Commission shall conduct a study on how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces.
- Provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers...
- Creates commission personnel matters Each member of the Commission who is not an officer or employee of the United States shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay...
- Requires federal agency response.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates establishment There is established a commission to be known as the Commission on Americans Living Abroad (in this Act referred to as the Commission), provides duties The Commission shall conduct a study on how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces, and provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Finance, Environment, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill creates establishment There is established a commission to be known as the Commission on Americans Living Abroad (in this Act referred to as the Commission), provides duties The Commission shall conduct a study on how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries, including civilians and members of the Armed Forces, and provides powers of the Commission The Commission may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and receive evidence as the Commission considers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Lobbyists, political organizations, and disclosure users affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Titus (for herself, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Evans, Mrs. Beatty, …
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