A joint resolution ensuring that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of State are those which were in effect on January 1, 2007.

S.J.Res. 46 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 10, 2008, sponsored by Harry Reid.

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: Dec 10, 2008
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Public law: Public Law 110-455

What it does

States that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of State shall be those in effect January 1, 2007, notwithstanding any increase in such compensation or emoluments after that date under any provision of law or provision which has the force and effect of law, that is enacted or becomes effective during the period beginning at noon of January 3, 2007, and ending at noon of January 3, 2013.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Harry Reid (D-NV)

Where it stands

IntroducedDec 10, 2008
Passed the SenateDec 10, 2008
Passed the HouseDec 10, 2008
Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2008
Became lawDec 19, 2008

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-455. (Dec 19, 2008)

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