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H.R. 514 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011

H.R. 514 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 26, 2011, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 26, 2011
Co-sponsors
2
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 112-3

What it does

FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 - Amends the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend until May 27, 2011, provisions concerning roving electronic surveillance orders and requests for the production of business records and other tangible things.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 26, 2011
  • Passed the HouseFeb 14, 2011
  • Passed the SenateFeb 15, 2011
  • Sent to the PresidentFeb 23, 2011
  • Became lawFeb 25, 2011

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-3. (Feb 25, 2011)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
    House · Feb 17, 2011 · Passed
    279–143
  • On Passage of the Bill
    Senate · Feb 15, 2011 · Bill Passed
    86–12
  • On Passage
    House · Feb 14, 2011 · Passed
    275–144
  • On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
    House · Feb 14, 2011 · Failed
    186–234
  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Feb 8, 2011 · Failed
    277–148

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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