S. 550 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill to preserve existing judgeships on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
S. 550 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 12, 2007, sponsored by Daniel K. Akaka with 2 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
- Feb 12, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 110-201
What it does
Amends the District of Columbia Code to increase from 58 to 61 the number of associate judges on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2007
- Passed the SenateFeb 4, 2008
- Passed the HouseApr 1, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentApr 10, 2008
- Became lawApr 18, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-201. (Apr 18, 2008)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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More
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