H.R. 3658 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel to United States territories for members of the Foreign Service.
H.R. 3658 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Sep 25, 2007, sponsored by Luis Fortuño with 18 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes 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
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel for Foreign Service members and family members to U.S. territories, including American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Luis Fortuño (R-PR). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 6, 2008
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (May 7, 2008)
How Congress voted
- Table Motion to Reconsider
House · May 6, 2008 · Passed226–190 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 6, 2008 · Passed416–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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