H.R. 7177 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008
H.R. 7177 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 27, 2008, sponsored by Howard L. Berman with 1 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
- Sep 27, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 110-429
What it does
Title I: Naval Vessel Transfer - Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008 - (Sec. 102) Authorizes the President to transfer on a grant basis to: (1) Pakistan, the OLIVER HAZARD PERRY class guided missile frigate MCINERNEY; (2) Chile, the KAISER class oiler ANDREW J. HIGGINS; and (3) Peru, the NEWPORT class amphibious tank landing ships FRESNO and RACINE.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 27, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
- Passed the SenateOct 1, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 6, 2008
- Became lawOct 15, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-429. (Oct 15, 2008)
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