CONVENE Act of 2023

1/4/2024, 10:30 AM

Connecting Oceania’s Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023 or the CONVENE Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Department of State to consult and engage with Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau to advise and provide assistance to a national security council or to identify a similar coordinating body for national security matters. The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on the status of national security councils in these countries.

The CONVENE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3547, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving transparency and accountability in government. The bill seeks to establish a new commission called the Commission on Congressional Oversight, Verification, and Enforcement of National Ethics (CONVENE) to oversee and enforce ethical standards among members of Congress.

The CONVENE Act proposes that the commission be composed of bipartisan members appointed by the President, with the goal of ensuring a fair and balanced approach to ethics enforcement. The commission would have the authority to investigate allegations of ethical misconduct by members of Congress, as well as to recommend appropriate disciplinary actions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased transparency in government by requiring members of Congress to disclose any financial interests or conflicts of interest that may influence their decision-making. The CONVENE Act also aims to strengthen whistleblower protections for individuals who report unethical behavior within the government. Overall, the CONVENE Act of 2023 is designed to promote integrity and accountability in government by establishing a new commission to oversee and enforce ethical standards among members of Congress.
Congress
118
Number
S - 3547
Introduced on
2023-12-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/14/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Connecting Oceania’s Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023 or the CONVENE Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Department of State to consult and engage with Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau to advise and provide assistance to a national security council or to identify a similar coordinating body for national security matters. The State Department shall periodically report to Congress on the status of national security councils in these countries.

The CONVENE Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3547, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving transparency and accountability in government. The bill seeks to establish a new commission called the Commission on Congressional Oversight, Verification, and Enforcement of National Ethics (CONVENE) to oversee and enforce ethical standards among members of Congress.

The CONVENE Act proposes that the commission be composed of bipartisan members appointed by the President, with the goal of ensuring a fair and balanced approach to ethics enforcement. The commission would have the authority to investigate allegations of ethical misconduct by members of Congress, as well as to recommend appropriate disciplinary actions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increased transparency in government by requiring members of Congress to disclose any financial interests or conflicts of interest that may influence their decision-making. The CONVENE Act also aims to strengthen whistleblower protections for individuals who report unethical behavior within the government. Overall, the CONVENE Act of 2023 is designed to promote integrity and accountability in government by establishing a new commission to oversee and enforce ethical standards among members of Congress.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the United States Government to assist in the establishment of national security councils in specified countries.

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/29/2024

Connecting Oceania’s Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023 or the CONVENE Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Department of State to consult and engage with Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, o...

Latest Action12/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.