H.R. 2455 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
International Whale Conservation and Protection Act of 2009
H.R. 2455 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on May 18, 2009, sponsored by Eni F. H. Faleomavaega with 69 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 18, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Amends the Whale Conservation and Protection Study Act to rename it as the International Whale Conservation and Protection Act of 2009. Requires the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary), in cooperation with the Secretary of State, to: (1) restate strong U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-AS). Co-sponsors: 65 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 2009
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife. (May 21, 2009)
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