H.R. 5690 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events, provide relief for certain members of the African National Congress regarding admissibility, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5690 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 3, 2008, sponsored by Howard L. Berman with 6 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 3, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 110-257
What it does
Amends the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 to state that for purposes of alien inadmissibility based upon terrorist-related grounds the African National Congress (ANC) shall not be considered to be a terrorist organization on the basis of any act or event that occurred before the date of enactment of such Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2008
- Passed the HouseMay 8, 2008
- Passed the SenateJun 26, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJun 27, 2008
- Became lawJul 1, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-257. (Jul 1, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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