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H.R. 5140 (110th): Economic Stimulus Act of 2008

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Overview

Introduced:

Jan 28, 2008
110th Congress, 2007–2009

Status:

Enacted — Signed by the President on Feb 13, 2008

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on February 13, 2008.

Law:

Pub.L. 110-185

Sponsor:

Nancy Pelosi

Representative for California's 8th congressional district

Democrat

Text:

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Last Updated: Feb 8, 2008
Length: 10 pages

History

Jan 28, 2008
 
Introduced

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Jan 29, 2008
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Feb 7, 2008
 
Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

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Feb 7, 2008
 
House Agreed to Changes

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Feb 8, 2008
 
Text Published

Updated bill text was published as of Passed the Senate (Engrossed) with an Amendment.

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Feb 13, 2008
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

H.R. 5140 (110th) 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.

This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress, which met from Jan 4, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009. Legislation not enacted by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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