H.R. 701 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To prohibit the use of funds to transfer enemy combatants detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Oklahoma, or to construct any facility for such enemy combatants in Oklahoma.
H.R. 701 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Jan 27, 2009, sponsored by Mary Fallin with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Prohibits federal funds from being used to: (1) transfer any enemy combatant detained by the United States at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to any facility in Oklahoma; or (2) construct housing facilities for such individuals in Oklahoma.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary Fallin (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Jan 27, 2009)
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