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S.J.Res. 25 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

A joint resolution granting the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by the State of Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact.

S.J.Res. 25 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Dec 24, 2009, sponsored by Benjamin L. Cardin with 3 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Dec 24, 2009
Co-sponsors
3
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Public law
Public Law 111-160

What it does

Grants the consent and approval of Congress to amendments made by Maryland, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the District of Columbia to article III of title I of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Regulation Compact to revise the composition of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Benjamin L. Cardin (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 24, 2009
  • Passed the SenateJan 21, 2010
  • Passed the HouseApr 14, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 16, 2010
  • Became lawApr 26, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-160. (Apr 26, 2010)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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