S. 966 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Passport Backlog Reduction Act of 2007
S. 966 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 22, 2007, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer 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
- Mar 22, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 110-50
What it does
Passport Backlog Reduction Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to authorize the Secretary of State to employ Foreign Service annuitants to assist in the processing of: (1) passport applications, including passport fraud investigations; and (2) visa applications at consular posts with a substantial application backlog.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 22, 2007
- Passed the SenateJun 29, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 16, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentJul 24, 2007
- Became lawJul 30, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-50. (Jul 30, 2007)
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Committees
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Foreign Relations Committee
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