H.R. 2294 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Keep Terrorists Out of America Act
H.R. 2294 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 7, 2009, sponsored by John A. Boehner with 169 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 7, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 169
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Keep Terrorists Out of America Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that individuals currently detained at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, should not be transferred or released into the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John A. Boehner (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 169 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 7, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Hoekstra. Petition No: 111-7. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis7.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.) (Nov 18, 2009)
More bills from John A. Boehner in the 111th Congress
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 111th Congress
- S. 454: Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009
- S. 407: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2009
- S. 614: A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots ("WASP").
- H.J.Res. 44: Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of…
- S. 1677: Defense Production Act Reauthorization of 2009
- H.R. 1016: Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009
- S. 1717: A bill to authorize major medical facility leases for the Department of Veterans Affairs for…
- H.R. 2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
- S. 475: Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- S. 509: A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical…
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