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H.R. 4659 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

To amend the USA PATRIOT ACT to extend the sunset of certain provisions of such Act.

H.R. 4659 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 31, 2006, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

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
Jan 31, 2006
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 109-170

What it does

Amends the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 to extend from February 3, 2006, to March 10, 2006, provisions of that Act and the "lone wolf" provision of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 31, 2006
  • Passed the HouseFeb 1, 2006
  • Passed the SenateFeb 2, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentFeb 3, 2006
  • Became lawFeb 3, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-170. (Feb 3, 2006)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage of the Bill
    Senate · Feb 2, 2006 · Bill Passed
    95–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  • Judiciary Committee

More

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