S. 386 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009
S. 386 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010), the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009, became law — introduced on Feb 5, 2009, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 27 co-sponsors. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 27
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-21
What it does
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 or FERA - (Sec. 2) Amends the federal criminal code to include within the definition of "financial institution" a mortgage lending business or any person or entity that makes, in whole or in part, a federally related mortgage loan.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
FERA
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 3 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2009
- Passed the SenateApr 28, 2009
- Passed the HouseMay 6, 2009
- Sent to the PresidentMay 19, 2009
- Became lawMay 20, 2009
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-21. (May 20, 2009)
How Congress voted
- Suspend Rules and Agree to S Adt to House Adts
House · May 18, 2009 · Passed338–52 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 6, 2009 · Passed367–59 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Apr 28, 2009 · Bill Passed92–4 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Apr 27, 2009 · Cloture Motion Agreed to84–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To modify the definition of the term "obligation".Senate · Apr 22, 2009
- To establish the Financial Markets Commission, and for other purposes.Senate · Apr 22, 2009
- To limit the amount that may be deducted from proceeds due to the United States under the False Claims Act…Senate · Apr 23, 2009
- A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other…Senate · Apr 27, 2009
- A bill to improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud, and other…Senate · Apr 28, 2009
- Fraud Enforcement and Recovery ActHouse · May 6, 2009
- Fraud Enforcement and Recovery ActHouse · May 18, 2009
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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