S. 2829 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to make technical corrections to section 1244 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which provides special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, and for other purposes.
S. 2829 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 8, 2008, sponsored by Ted Kennedy with 19 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 8, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 110-242
What it does
Makes technical corrections to provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 which provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis employed by or on behalf of the U.S. government.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ted Kennedy (D-MA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 8, 2008
- Passed the SenateApr 28, 2008
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentMay 23, 2008
- Became lawJun 3, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-242. (Jun 3, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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