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- H.R.4309
H.R.4309: Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced July 22, 1998
- Latest Major Action Oct. 30, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 8 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance in the form of grants to treatment centers and programs in foreign countries that are carrying out projects or activities specifically designed to treat victims of torture for the physical and psychological effects of such torture. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1999 and 2000. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House International Relations
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 105-709, Part I.
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House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 14, 1998.
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Committee on Commerce discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12044))
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Amendment SP 3792 proposed by Senator Jeffords for Senator Grams.
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Amendment SP 3792 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mr. Gilman moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 105-320.
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| July 22, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |