H.R. 476 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend title 5, United States Code, to make noncreditable for Federal retirement purposes any Member service performed by an individual who is convicted of any of certain offenses committed by that individual while serving as a Member of Congress, and for other purposes.
H.R. 476 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 16, 2007, sponsored by Nancy Boyda with 56 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 16, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Amends federal civil service law regarding the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) to exclude from retirement accounting any service as a Member of Congress of an individual finally convicted of a felony involving: (1) bribery of public officials and witnesses; (2) acting as an agent of a foreign principal while a federal public official; (3) conspiracy to commit an offens…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nancy Boyda (D-KS). Co-sponsors: 54 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 16, 2007
- Passed the HouseJan 23, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jan 24, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jan 23, 2007 · Passed431–0 - Table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair
House · Jan 22, 2007 · Passed223–190
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Committee on House Administration
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