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H.R. 1268:
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami...
109th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2005-2006

Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, to establish and rapidly implement regulations for State driver's license and identification document security standards, to prevent terrorists from abusing the asylum laws of the United States, to unify terrorism-related grounds for inadmissibility and removal, to ensure expeditious construction of the San Diego border fence, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedMar 11, 2005
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeMar 11, 2005
Occurred: Amendments (257 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseMar 16, 2005
Occurred: Passed SenateApr 21, 2005
Occurred: Differences ResolvedMay 5, 2005
Occurred: Signed by PresidentMay 11, 2005
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
May 11, 2005: Became Public Law No: 109-13.
Other Titles:
-- Immigrant Security Standards bill
-- Military Death Gratuity Temporary Increase bill
-- Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005
-- Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005
-- Reaffirmation of State Regulation of Resident and Nonresident Hunting and Fishing Act of 2005
-- REAL ID Act of 2005
-- Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005
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Votes:
Mar 16, 2005: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 388 Ayes, 43 Nays, 3 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Apr 21, 2005: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 99 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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May 5, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the House of Representatives, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 368 Ayes, 58 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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May 10, 2005: After passing both the Senate and House, a conference committee is created to work out differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. A conference report resolving those differences passed in the Senate, paving the way for enactment of the bill, by roll call vote. The totals were 100 Ayes, 0 Nays. Vote Details.
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