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S. 2271 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006

S. 2271 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 10, 2006, sponsored by John Sununu with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

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
Feb 10, 2006
Co-sponsors
3
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Public law
Public Law 109-178

What it does

USA PATRIOT Act Additional Reauthorizing Amendments Act of 2006 - Amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) to allow a person receiving a production order (an order from the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or his designee (Director) to produce any tangible thing, such as a book, document, or record) to challenge its legality by filing a petition with a pool of three district court ju…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Sununu (R-NH). Co-sponsors: 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 10, 2006
  • Passed the SenateMar 1, 2006
  • Passed the HouseMar 7, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentMar 8, 2006
  • Became lawMar 9, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-178. (Mar 9, 2006)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Mar 7, 2006 · Passed
    280–138
  • On Passage of the Bill
    Senate · Mar 1, 2006 · Bill Passed
    95–4
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · Feb 28, 2006 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
    69–30
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · Feb 16, 2006 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
    96–3

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Financial Services Committee
  • Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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