H.R. 556 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007
H.R. 556 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 18, 2007, sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney with 58 co-sponsors. Congress held 6 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 18, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 110-49
What it does
Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to revise provisions concerning presidential authority to review certain mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers to direct the President, acting through the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and upon receiving written notification from any parties to a possible merger, acquisition or takeover propo…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 18, 2007
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2007
- Passed the SenateJun 29, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJul 18, 2007
- Became lawJul 26, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-49. (Jul 26, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment
House · Jul 11, 2007 · Passed370–45 - On Passage
House · Feb 28, 2007 · Passed423–0 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Feb 28, 2007 · Failed193–229
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 28, 2007
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 28, 2007
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 28, 2007
- The National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency ActHouse · Feb 28, 2007
- The National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency ActHouse · Feb 28, 2007
- Foreign Investment and National Security ActHouse · Jul 11, 2007
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- H.R. 1830: To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008.
- H.J.Res. 44: Joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and…
- H.R. 3375: To extend the trade adjustment assistance program under the Trade Act of 1974 for 3 months.
- 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
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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