H.R. 4946 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Berry Amendment Extension Act
H.R. 4946 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 14, 2006, sponsored by Robin Hayes with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Berry Amendment Extension Act - Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring specified covered items directly related to national security interests (including clothing, tents, or natural fiber products, specialty metals, or hand or measuring tools) that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, except to the extent satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of any such produ…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin Hayes (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 27 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Integration, and Oversight. (Mar 20, 2006)
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