H.R. 6456 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To provide for extensions of certain authorities of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6456 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 2008, sponsored by Howard L. Berman 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
- Jul 10, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 110-321
What it does
(Sec. 1) Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to extend for one year the Secretary of State's authority to waive Foreign Service annuitant salary and full-time employment pension restrictions respecting assignment to: (1) consular posts with a substantial visa application backlog; and (2) Iraq and Afghanistan. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Howard L. Berman (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 8, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 11, 2008
- Became lawSep 19, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-321. (Sep 19, 2008)
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
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