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H.R. 5222 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Semper Fi Act

H.R. 5222 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 6, 2008, sponsored by John Campbell with 92 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 6, 2008
Co-sponsors
92
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance

What it does

Semper Fi Act - Rescinds all amounts appropriated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 for the city of Berkeley, California, or entities in such city. Transfers the rescinded amounts to the Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps account of the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2008, to be used for recruiting.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John Campbell (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 91 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 6, 2008
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (Feb 6, 2008)

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