S. 2816 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to provide for the appointment of the Chief Human Capital Officer of the Department of Homeland Security by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
S. 2816 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 3, 2008, sponsored by George Voinovich with 2 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
- 2
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-388
What it does
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to repeal a provision that includes the Chief Human Capital Officer among the officials of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to be appointed by the President.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
George Voinovich (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 23, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 27, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 2, 2008
- Became lawOct 10, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-388. (Oct 10, 2008)
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
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