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Version 49 · Public Law · Sep 27, 2008
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to repeal a provision that includes the Chief Human Capital Officer among the officials of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to be appointed by the President.
People & committees
Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R–OH
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 110-388.
Became Public Law No: 110-388.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Cleared for White House.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10273)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10273)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2816.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10273-10274)
Mr. Etheridge moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9340; text as passed Senate: CR S9340)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9340; text as passed Senate: CR S9340)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 971.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. With written report No. 110-466.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Lieberman without amendment. With written report No. 110-466.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2443-2444)
Introduced in Senate
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