H.R. 5778 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Independence Preservation Act
H.R. 5778 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 10, 2008, sponsored by Chris Van Hollen with 1 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
- Apr 10, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-273
What it does
District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Independence Preservation Act - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to declare that the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia does not have authority over the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority's personnel.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2008
- Passed the HouseJun 9, 2008
- Passed the SenateJun 16, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 7, 2008
- Became lawJul 15, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-273. (Jul 15, 2008)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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