H.R. 254 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To authorize the President of the United States to agree to certain amendments to the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States concerning the establishment of a Border Environment Cooperation Commission and a North American Development Bank, and for other purposes.
H.R. 254 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2003, sponsored by Doug Bereuter with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 108-215
What it does
(Sec. 1) Amends the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act to authorize the President to agree to amendments to the Border Environment Cooperation Agreement (the November 1993 Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States Concerning the Establishment of a Border Environment Cooperation Commission and a North American Development Bank) that: (1)…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug Bereuter (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2003
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2003
- Passed the SenateMar 12, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentMar 30, 2004
- Became lawApr 5, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-215. (Apr 5, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Senate Amendment
House · Mar 25, 2004 · Passed377–48
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Financial Services Committee
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