S. 2840 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act
S. 2840 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 10, 2008, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
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
- 5
- Policy area
- Immigration
- Public law
- Public Law 110-382
What it does
Military Personnel Citizenship Processing Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish an Office of the FBI Liaison in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which shall monitor and assist with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) functions related to expeditiously processing naturalization applications filed by or on behalf of: (1) members and former members of the Armed Forces; (2) current spouses of activ…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 9, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-382. (Oct 9, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 28, 2008 · Passed416–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Military Personnel Citizenship Processing ActHouse · Sep 28, 2008
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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