S. 1612 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act
S. 1612 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 13, 2007, sponsored by Christopher Dodd.
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
- Jun 13, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 110-96
What it does
International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act - Amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to increase: (1) the civil penalty for violations of such Act from $50,000 to the greater of $250,000 or twice the amount of the transaction that is the basis of the violation; and (2) the criminal penalty from $50,000 to up to $1 million.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 13, 2007
- Passed the SenateJun 26, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 2, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2007
- Became lawOct 16, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-96. (Oct 16, 2007)
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
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