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S. 3598 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008

S. 3598 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2008, sponsored by Daniel K. Inouye with 13 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
Sep 25, 2008
Co-sponsors
13
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 110-407

What it does

Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act of 2008 - Title I: Criminal Prohibition - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 15 years for knowingly operating, attempting or conspiring to operate, or embarking in any submersible or semi-submersible vessel that is without nationality in, through, or from waters beyond the outer limit of the territorial sea of a single country or a lateral limi…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 25, 2008
  • Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
  • Passed the HouseSep 29, 2008
  • Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2008
  • Became lawOct 13, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-407. (Oct 13, 2008)

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Committees

  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  • Judiciary Committee

More

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