S. 2125 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act of 2006
S. 2125 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Dec 16, 2005, sponsored by Barack Obama with 12 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
- Dec 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 109-456
What it does
Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief, Security, and Democracy Promotion Act of 2006 - Title I: Bilateral Action on Addressing Urgent Needs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - (Sec. 102) Sets forth specified U.S. political, social, civil, and economic policy objectives (policy objectives) with respect to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barack Obama (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 16, 2005
- Passed the SenateJun 29, 2006
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2006
- Became lawDec 22, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-456. (Dec 22, 2006)
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
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