S. 975 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
A bill granting the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate forest fire protection compact.
S. 975 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 23, 2007, sponsored by John Thune with 5 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 23, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-79
What it does
Grants the consent and approval of Congress to the interstate forest fire protection compact for the Great Plains region of the United States set forth in this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2007
- Passed the SenateJul 13, 2007
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentAug 3, 2007
- Became lawAug 13, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-79. (Aug 13, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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