S. 2271 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007
S. 2271 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Oct 31, 2007, sponsored by Christopher Dodd. Congress held 1 roll call vote 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
- Oct 31, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 110-174
What it does
Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Defines specified terms. (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should support a state or local government decision to divest from or prohibit the investment of state or local assets in a person determined to pose a financial or reputational risk.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 31, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2007
- Became lawDec 31, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-174. (Dec 31, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 18, 2007 · Passed411–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment ActHouse · Dec 18, 2007
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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