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H.R.2017: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 28, 2005
- Latest Major Action Jan. 10, 2006
- See the six similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (51 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005 - Amends the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 to authorize appropriations for FY2006-FY2007 to: (1) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide grants to programs in the United States to cover the costs of services provided by domestic treatment centers in the rehabilitation of victims of torture (including treatment of the physical and psychological effects of torture),...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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 Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2017.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill 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, read twice.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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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: 109-165.
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| April 28, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |