H.R. 368 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Removal Clarification Act of 2011
H.R. 368 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 20, 2011, sponsored by Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Law
- Public law
- Public Law 112-51
What it does
Removal Clarification Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Revises the federal judicial code to provide that a civil action or criminal prosecution that is commenced in a state court and that is against or directed to the United States or a federal agency or officer, or specified others, may be removed to an appropriate U.S. district court.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2011
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2011
- Passed the SenateOct 31, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentNov 4, 2011
- Became lawNov 9, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-51. (Nov 9, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 28, 2011 · Passed396–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Removal Clarification ActHouse · Feb 28, 2011
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Budget Committee
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