H.J.Res. 44 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
H.J.Res. 44 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 24, 2007, sponsored by Tom Lantos with 29 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 24, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 110-52
What it does
Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend certain customs fees for the processing of merchandise entered into the United States through October 21, 2014.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Lantos (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 24, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2007
- Passed the SenateJul 24, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2007
- Became lawAug 1, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-52. (Aug 1, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Jul 24, 2007 · Joint Resolution Passed93–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
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- H.R. 3688: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
- S. 2271: Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007
- H.R. 5264: Andean Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 7222: To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 782: Fair Currency Act of 2007
- H.R. 891: Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act
- H.R. 1229: Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007
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