An original bill to amend the penalty provisions in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on June 26, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
International Emergency Economic Powers Enhancement Act - Amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to increase: (1) the civil penalty for violations of such Act from $50,000 to the greater of $250,000 or twice the amount of the transaction that is the basis of the violation; and (2) the criminal penalty from $50,000 to up to $1 million.
Senate requests return of papers with respect to S. 1612 by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11085-11087)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1612.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11085)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11085)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Cleared for White House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 110-96.
Became Public Law No: 110-96.
Enacted as Public Law 110-96
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