H.R. 917 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Berry Amendment Extension Act
H.R. 917 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Feb 8, 2007, sponsored by Robin Hayes with 31 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
- Feb 8, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Berry Amendment Extension Act - Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring specified covered items directly related to national security interests (including clothing, tents, or natural fiber products) that are not grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States, except to the extent satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity of any such product cannot be procured as and when needed.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin Hayes (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight. (Feb 23, 2007)
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