H.R. 2017 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005
H.R. 2017 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2005, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 64 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 64
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 109-165
What it does
Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations for FY2006-FY2007 to: (1) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the costs of services provided by domestic treatment centers in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effects…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2005
- Passed the HouseDec 6, 2005
- Passed the SenateDec 22, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2006
- Became lawJan 10, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-165. (Jan 10, 2006)
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- H.R. 6060: Department of State Authorities Act of 2006
- H.R. 5948: Belarus Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006
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- H.R. 1409: Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005
- H.R. 3057: Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006
- S. 1713: Iran Nonproliferation Amendments Act of 2005
- H.R. 1973: Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005
- S. 1886: Naval Vessels Transfer Act of 2005
- H.R. 4436: To provide certain authorities for the Department of State, and for other purposes.
- S. 1988: A bill to authorize the transfer of items in the War Reserves Stockpile for Allies, Korea.
- H.R. 972: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 1184: A bill to waive the passport fees for a relative of a deceased member of the Armed Forces…
- H.J.Res. 86: Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of…
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