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- H.R.4227
H.R.4227: To amend title 18, United States Code, to modify an exception to certain prohibitions.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Nov. 15, 2007
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) exempt officers, agents, or employees of a foreign government, or contractors of such a government, from the prohibition against the manufacture, distribution, and possession of wiretap devices (subject to U.S. export control laws); and (2) permit the advertisement for sale of such devices to a foreign government authorized to use them.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Nov. 15, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Charlie Gonzalez (D-Texas) |