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H.R. 1727 (107th): Fallen Hero Survivor Benefit Fairness Act of 2001

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To amend the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 to provide for consistent treatment of survivor benefits for public safety officers killed in the line of duty.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor James “Jim” Ramstad

James “Jim” Ramstad

Sponsor. Representative for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: May 25, 2001
Length: 1 page
Introduced
May 3, 2001
107th Congress (2001–2002)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Jun 5, 2001

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on June 5, 2001.

Law
Pub.L. 107-15
Cosponsors

16 Cosponsors (13 Republicans, 3 Democrats)

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History

May 3, 2001
 
Introduced

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May 9, 2001
 
Ordered Reported

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May 15, 2001
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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May 22, 2001
 
Passed Senate

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made.

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Jun 5, 2001
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 1727 (107th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 1727. This is the one from the 107th Congress.

This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress, which met from Jan 3, 2001 to Nov 22, 2002. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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