S. 1472 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
S. 1472 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jul 20, 2009, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 20, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-122
What it does
Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009 - Eliminates the Office of Special Investigations within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Directs the Attorney General to: (1) establish, within 90 days after the enactment of this Act, a section within the Criminal Division of DOJ with responsibility for the enforcement of laws against suspected participants in serious human rights offenses; and (2) consult with th…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 20, 2009
- Passed the SenateNov 21, 2009
- Passed the HouseDec 15, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2009
- Became lawDec 22, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-122. (Dec 22, 2009)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 15, 2009 · Passed416–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009House · Dec 15, 2009
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 386: Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
- S. 1289: Foreign Evidence Request Efficiency Act of 2009
- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
- S. 3397: Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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