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

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Nancy Pelosi

Sponsor. Representative for California's 8th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Feb 8, 2008
Length: 24 pages
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
Source
Congress.gov

Position statements

Statement of Administration Policy

President George Bush [R, 2001-2009]: H.R. 5140 - Economic Growth Package (Jan 29, 2008)

What legislators are saying

“Inhofe statement on economic stimulus package”
    — Sen. James “Jim” Inhofe [R-OK] on Feb 8, 2008

“Crapo: permanent pro-growth tax policy,not one-time rebates, best for the economy”
    — Sen. Michael “Mike” Crapo [R-ID] on Feb 7, 2008

“Rep. Bilirakis: Stimulus Package will Help Millions”
    — Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL12] on Jan 29, 2008

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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

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Feb 8, 2008
 
Text Published

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Feb 13, 2008
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

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H.R. 5140 (110th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

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Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 5140. This is the one from the 110th Congress.

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