S. 642 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Support our Scouts Act of 2005
S. 642 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 16, 2005, sponsored by Bill Frist with 52 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 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 52
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Support our Scouts Act of 2005 - Prohibits any Federal law from being construed to limit any Federal agency from providing any form of support for a youth organization (including the Boy Scouts of America or any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America) that would result in that Federal agency providing less support to that youth organization (or any similar organization chartered under Federal law relating t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Frist (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13976-13977) (Dec 19, 2005)
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Other Law bills in the 109th Congress
- S. 5: Class Action Fairness Act of 2005
- S. 686: A bill to provide for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 3650: Federal Judiciary Emergency Special Sessions Act of 2005
- S. 397: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 866: To make technical corrections to the United States Code.
- S. 539: Incapacitated Persons Legal Protection Act of 2005
- H.R. 554: Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
- S. 653: A bill for the relief of the family of Theresa Marie Schiavo.
- H.R. 800: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
- H.R. 1070: Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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