H.R. 1813 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
H.R. 1813 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 11, 2003, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 59 co-sponsors.
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 11, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 59
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 108-179
What it does
Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations for FY 2004 through 2006 to: (1) the Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the costs of services provided by domestic treatment centers in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effect…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 11, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 19, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 25, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 3, 2003
- Became lawDec 15, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-179. (Dec 15, 2003)
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- S. 243: A bill concerning participation of Taiwan in the World Health Organization.
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- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
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