H.R. 1533 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend the securities laws to permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts.
H.R. 1533 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 1, 2003, sponsored by Judy Biggert with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 108-359
What it does
Amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to exclude from its definition of "investment company" any collective trust fund maintained by a bank consisting solely of certain church pension plans, companies, or accounts specified in the Internal Revenue Code.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Judy Biggert (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 1, 2003
- Passed the HouseSep 3, 2003
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentOct 13, 2004
- Became lawOct 25, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-359. (Oct 25, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 3, 2003 · Passed397–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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