H.R. 3432 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act
H.R. 3432 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Aug 3, 2007, sponsored by Donald Payne with 96 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Aug 3, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 96
- Policy area
- Commemorations
- Public law
- Public Law 110-183
What it does
Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act - Establishes the Commission on the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Sets forth Commission duties, including: (1) planning activities appropriate to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade; (2) encouraging civic, historical, educational, religious, economic entities, as well as state and local governments to…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Donald Payne (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 82 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 3, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 2, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJan 24, 2008
- Became lawFeb 5, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-183. (Feb 5, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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