S. 2967 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to provide for certain Federal employee benefits to be continued for certain employees of the Senate Restaurants after operations of the Senate Restaurants are contracted to be performed by a private business concern, and for other purposes.
S. 2967 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 1, 2008, sponsored by Dianne Feinstein 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
- May 1, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 110-279
What it does
Authorizes specified Senate Restaurants employees who are employees of the Architect of the Capitol on the date of enactment of this Act and who become employees of a contractor under a food services contract to elect to continue coverage of federal benefits, including retirement benefits, life and health insurance, annual and sick leave balances and accrual rates, and transit subsidies, after operations of the Senate Restaura…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dianne Feinstein (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2008
- Passed the SenateJun 3, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 10, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2008
- Became lawJul 17, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-279. (Jul 17, 2008)
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