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H.R. 2764:
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008
110th 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.

Bill numbers restart from 1 every two years. Each two-year cycle is called a session of Congress. This bill was created in the 110th Congress, in 2007-2008.

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2007-2008

Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJun 18, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 18, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (156 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJun 22, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateSep 6, 2007
Occurred: Signed by PresidentDec 26, 2007
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
Last Action:
Dec 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-161.
Other Titles:
-- Omnibus Appropriations bill
-- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Architect of the Capitol Inspector General Act of 2007
-- Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act of 2007
-- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Health and Human Services Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008
-- ED 1.0 Act
-- Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, 2008
-- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Kids in Disasters Well-being, Safety, and Health Act of 2007
-- Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Science Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
-- U.S. Capitol Police and Library of Congress Police Merger Implementation Act of 2007
Related:
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Votes:
Jun 22, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 241 Ayes, 178 Nays, 13 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sep 6, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 81 Ayes, 12 Nays, 7 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence

MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:

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Center for American Progress
Washington Office on Latin America
American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Sierra Club
Public Citizen
Downsize DC
Catholics for the Common Good
Susan B. Anthony List

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