S. 2742 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
A bill to extend certain authority of the Supreme Court Police, modify the venue of prosecutions relating to the Supreme Court building and grounds, and authorize the acceptance of gifts to the United States Supreme Court.
S. 2742 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jul 22, 2004, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 1 co-sponsors.
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
- Jul 22, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 108-356
What it does
Extends to December 29, 2008, the authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Police to protect the Justices and official guests of the court away from the court building and grounds. Adds the U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 22, 2004
- Passed the SenateSep 28, 2004
- Passed the HouseOct 6, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentOct 12, 2004
- Became lawOct 21, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-356. (Oct 21, 2004)
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Other Law bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 16: To authorize salary adjustments for Justices and judges of the United States for fiscal year 2003.
- S. 1720: A bill to provide for Federal court proceedings in Plano, Texas.
- H.R. 3349: To authorize salary adjustments for Justices and judges of the United States for fiscal year 2004.
- H.R. 1437: To improve the United States Code.
- H.R. 1303: To amend the E-Government Act of 2002 with respect to rulemaking authority of the Judicial…
- H.R. 2714: State Justice Institute Reauthorization Act of 2004
- H.R. 4917: Federal Regulatory Improvement Act of 2004
- S. 2873: A bill to extend the authority of the United States District Court for the Southern District of…
- H.R. 5363: To authorize salary adjustments for Justices and judges of the United States for fiscal year 2005.
- H.R. 339: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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