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H.R. 3093:
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
110th Congress

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2007-2008

Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Overview

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Text:
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Status:
Occurred: IntroducedJul 19, 2007
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJul 19, 2007
Occurred: Amendments (167 proposed)View Amendments
Occurred: Passed HouseJul 26, 2007
Occurred: Passed SenateOct 16, 2007
Not Yet Occurred: Differences Resolved(did not occur)
Not Yet Occurred: Signed by President(did not occur)
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books. Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate under a new number in the next session.
Last Action:
Dec 12, 2007: The conferees on the part of the House are discharged and H.R. 3093 is laid on the table pursuant to H. Res. 860.
Other Titles:
-- Collection of Restitution Improvement Act of 2007
-- Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2008
-- Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2008
-- ED 1.0 Act
-- Native American Methamphetamine Enforcement and Treatment Act of 2007
-- Preservation of Assets for Restitution Act of 2007
-- Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007
-- Science Appropriations Act, 2008
Related:
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Votes:
Jul 26, 2007: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 281 Ayes, 142 Nays, 9 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Oct 16, 2007: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 75 Ayes, 19 Nays, 6 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Sources of Influence

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National Association of Development Organizations
International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers
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