H.R. 6060 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Department of State Authorities Act of 2006
H.R. 6060 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Sep 13, 2006, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 13, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 109-472
What it does
Department of State Authorities Act of 2006 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit the use of H-1, H-2, and L-visa fraud prevention fees for other visa fraud prevention in addition to being used primarily for H-1, H-2, and L-visa fraud prevention. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 13, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2006
- Passed the SenateDec 9, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2007
- Became lawJan 11, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-472. (Jan 11, 2007)
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- H.R. 2017: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005
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Other International Affairs bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 1409: Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005
- H.R. 3057: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006
- S. 1713: Iran Nonproliferation Amendments Act of 2005
- H.R. 1973: Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005
- S. 1886: Naval Vessels Transfer Act of 2005
- H.R. 4436: To provide certain authorities for the Department of State, and for other purposes.
- S. 1988: A bill to authorize the transfer of items in the War Reserves Stockpile for Allies, Korea.
- H.R. 972: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 2017: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 1184: A bill to waive the passport fees for a relative of a deceased member of the Armed Forces…
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