S. 214 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007
S. 214 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 9, 2007, sponsored by Dianne Feinstein with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 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 9, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 110-34
What it does
Preserving United States Attorney Independence Act of 2007 - Amends the federal judicial code to: (1) allow a person appointed as U.S. attorney to serve until the qualification of a U.S. attorney for such district appointed by the President, or the expiration of 120 days after appointment by the Attorney General, whichever is earlier; and (2) provide that, if an appointment so expires, the district court for such district may…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 15 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2007
- Passed the SenateMar 20, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 22, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJun 4, 2007
- Became lawJun 14, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-34. (Jun 14, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 22, 2007 · Passed306–114 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Mar 20, 2007 · Bill Passed94–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To ensure that United States attorneys are promptly nominated by the President, and are appointed by and…Senate · Mar 20, 2007
- To require appropriate qualifications for interim United States attorneys.Senate · Mar 20, 2007
- A bill to amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States…Senate · Mar 20, 2007
- To amend chapter 35 of title 28, United States Code, to preserve the independence of United States attorneysHouse · May 22, 2007
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- H.R. 1130: Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act
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- S. 550: A bill to preserve existing judgeships on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
- H.R. 3564: Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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