H.R. 8038 · 118th Congress

21st Century Peace through Strength Act

Introduced on Apr 17, 2024 by Michael T. McCaul (R-TX-10). 10 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Apr 23, 2024): Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8038 is laid on the table.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 17, 2024
Cosponsors
10
0 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
  • Asia
  • Aviation and airports
  • Bank accounts, deposits, capital
  • Burma
  • China
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Conflicts and wars
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Europe
  • Federal officials
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Foreign and international banking
  • Foreign property
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government information and archives
  • Human rights
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Iran
  • Israel
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Latin America
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Mexico
  • Middle East
  • Military assistance, sales, and agreements
  • Militias and paramilitary groups
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Oil and gas
  • Palestinians
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Reconstruction and stabilization
  • Russia
  • Sanctions
  • Terrorism
  • Trade restrictions
  • Ukraine
  • Visas and passports
  • War and emergency powers

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Michael T. McCaulR-TX-10Sponsor

Republicans · 10

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Apr 20, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 249–167
  2. On Passage
    Apr 20, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 360–58

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Apr 17, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Apr 17, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  6. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  7. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  8. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  9. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  10. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  11. Apr 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  12. Apr 19, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1160 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8034, H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036 and H.R. 8038. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8034 under a closed rule and H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036, and H.R. 8038 under a structured rule. Provides for 30 minutes of general debate and one motion recommit on each bill. Rule also provides that upon disposition of the bills under consideration, the House will be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 815 and to have concurred in the Senate amendment with an amendment inserting the texts of all bills as passed by the House, if passed.
  13. Apr 19, 2024 · HouseRule H. Res. 1160 passed House. (consideration: CR H2563-2587; text: CR H2565-2585)
  14. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1160. (consideration: CR H2561-2587; text: CR H2565-2585)
  15. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8034, H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036 and H.R. 8038. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8034 under a closed rule and H.R. 8035, H.R. 8036, and H.R. 8038 under a structured rule. Provides for 30 minutes of general debate and one motion recommit on each bill. Rule also provides that upon disposition of the bills under consideration, the House will be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table H.R. 815 and to have concurred in the Senate amendment with an amendment inserting the texts of all bills as passed by the House, if passed.
  16. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1160 and Rule XVIII.
  17. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
  18. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of general debate on H.R. 8038.
  19. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gimenez amendment No. 1.
  20. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 2.
  21. Apr 20, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Nunn (IA) amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Meeks demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  22. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseMr. McCaul moved that the committee rise.
  23. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  24. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 8038 as unfinished business.
  25. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2615-2617)
  26. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  27. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 8038.
  28. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  29. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  30. Apr 20, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 360 - 58 (Roll no. 145).House · Roll call 145
  31. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 360 - 58 (Roll no. 145).House · Roll call 145
  32. Apr 20, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  33. Apr 23, 2024 · HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8038 is laid on the table.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. American Civil Liberties Union6 reports
    $2.9M reported (all issues)
  2. WALMART INC.5 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  3. Earthjustice Action3 reports
    $355.4K reported (all issues)
  4. REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION3 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  5. The Business Roundtable, Inc.3 reports
    $17.3M reported (all issues)
  6. FDD Action2 reports
    $330K reported (all issues)
  7. AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE1 report
    $786.5K reported (all issues)
  8. ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION1 report
    $20K reported (all issues)
  9. Earthjustice1 report
    $153K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2024, 2025.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.