S. 2367 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
21st Century Language Act of 2012
S. 2367 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Apr 25, 2012, sponsored by Kent Conrad with 2 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
- Apr 25, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 112-231
What it does
21st Century Language Act of 2012 - Removes references to the word "lunatic" from rules of construction of the U.S. Code and banking law provisions concerning: (1) trust powers of banks, and (2) bank consolidations and mergers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kent Conrad (D-ND). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 25, 2012
- Passed the SenateMay 23, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2012
- Became lawDec 28, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-231. (Dec 28, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 5, 2012 · Passed398–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To strike the word “lunatic” from Federal law, and for other purposesHouse · Dec 5, 2012
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Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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