S. 3598 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008
S. 3598 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2008, sponsored by Daniel K. Inouye with 13 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
- Sep 25, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-407
What it does
Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 - Title I: Criminal Prohibition - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 15 years for knowingly operating, attempting or conspiring to operate, or embarking in any submersible or semi-submersible vessel that is without nationality in, through, or from waters beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea of a single country or a lateral limi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
- Became lawOct 13, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-407. (Oct 13, 2008)
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Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
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