S. 1245 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to reform mutual aid agreements for the National Capital Region.
S. 1245 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 26, 2007, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 3 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 26, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Emergency Management
- Public law
- Public Law 110-250
What it does
Amends provisions of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to the implementation of a mutual aid agreement for the National Capital Region in the event of a regional or national emergency to: (1) remove the requirement that agents and volunteers acting on behalf of a regional organization or entity be committed (listed) in a mutual aid agreement in order to prepare for or respond to such an emer…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 9, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJun 17, 2008
- Became lawJun 26, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-250. (Jun 26, 2008)
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