S. 1487 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011
S. 1487 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Aug 2, 2011, sponsored by Maria Cantwell with 2 co-sponsors.
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
- Aug 2, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 112-54
What it does
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the Secretary of State, during the seven-year period ending on September 30, 2018, to issue Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Cards to eligible persons, including business leaders and U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Maria Cantwell (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 2, 2011
- Passed the SenateNov 3, 2011
- Passed the HouseNov 4, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentNov 10, 2011
- Became lawNov 12, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-54. (Nov 12, 2011)
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Committees
- Homeland Security Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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