H.R. 563 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Congressional Pardon for Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean Act
H.R. 563 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 18, 2007, sponsored by Duncan Hunter with 105 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
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 18, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 105
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Congressional Pardon for Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean Act - Orders: (1) the criminal convictions and sentences of Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean vacated; and (2) the release of said agents from government custody. Prohibits any further criminal prosecution or other proceedings against said agents.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duncan Hunter (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 100 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 18, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Feb 2, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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