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MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007

Introduced: June 15, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 35 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 15, 2007
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Oct 5, 2007
Read the second time. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 413.
Oct 4, 2007
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Oct 4, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 4, 2007
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 389 - 30 (Roll no. 940).
Oct 4, 2007
On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 75 (Roll no. 939). (consideration: CR H11266)
Oct 4, 2007
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11266)
Oct 4, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Forbes motion to recommit with instructions on H.R. 2740. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to not affect intelligence activities that are otherwise permissible prior to the enactment of this Act.
Oct 4, 2007
Mr. Forbes moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H11262-11266; text: CR H11262)
Oct 4, 2007
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Oct 4, 2007
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11261)
Oct 4, 2007
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2740.
Oct 4, 2007
The Committee of the Whole adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as amended.
Oct 4, 2007
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Oct 4, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11261-11267)
Oct 3, 2007
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2740 as unfinished business.
Oct 3, 2007
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 702, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hill (IN) amendment.
Oct 3, 2007
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 702, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Schakowsky amendment.
Oct 3, 2007
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 702, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers amendment.
Oct 3, 2007
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2740.
Oct 3, 2007
The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Oct 3, 2007
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 702 and Rule XVIII.
Oct 3, 2007
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2740 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
Oct 3, 2007
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 702. (consideration: CR H11214-11226; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11222)
Oct 3, 2007
Rule H. Res. 702 passed House.
Oct 2, 2007
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 702 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2740 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
Sep 27, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Sep 27, 2007
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-352.
Aug 2, 2007
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 2, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 24, 2007
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jul 24, 2007
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 16, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 15, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 15, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 4, 2007 House · vote #940 On Passage Passed 389–30 See who voted →
Oct 4, 2007 House · vote #939 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Passed 342–75 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 4

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

4 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 840 — At the end of the text of the bill, insert the following: SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this… Agreed to Oct 4, 2007
HAMDT 839 — An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-359 to require the Director of the FBI to submit an annua… Agreed to Oct 3, 2007
HAMDT 838 Schakowsky, Janice D. An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 110-359 to require the Department of Justice to report a list… Agreed to Oct 3, 2007
HAMDT 837 — An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-359 to clarify that the FBI investigate those fatalities … Agreed to Oct 3, 2007
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

MEJA Expansion and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Provides that persons who, while employed under a federal agency contract in, or in close proximity to, an area where the Armed Forces are conducting a contingency operation, engage in conduct that would constitute an offense punishable by imprisonment for more than one year if engaged in within U.S. jurisdiction, shall be punished as provided for that offense.

Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report to Congress on: (1) the status of DOJ's investigations of alleged violations committed by contract personnel; (2) findings and recommendations about the number of criminal cases prosecuted by DOJ involving such violations; and (3) with respect to covered contracts where the work is carried out in Iraq or Afghanistan, a list of each charge brought against contractors or contract personnel and a description of any legal actions taken by the United States as a result of such a criminal charge or a complaint.

Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to ensure that there are adequate personnel, through the creation of Theater Investigative Units, to investigate allegations of such criminal violations by contract personnel. Requires such a Unit to refer a case, if appropriate, to the Attorney General for further action. Requires the Director to request security assistance from the Secretary of Defense in any case in which a Unit does not have the resources or is otherwise unable to provide adequate security to ensure its safety. Authorizes the Attorney General to request assistance from the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the head of any other agency, including the assignment of additional personnel and resources to a Unit.

Requires the Director to report annually to Congress on the number of reports received by Units relating to suspected criminal misconduct by contractors or to fatalities resulting from the use of force by contractors, the number of cases referred by the Units to the Attorney General for further investigation or action, and any recommended changes to federal law that the Director considers necessary to perform the duties of the Director under this Act.

What's happening now October 15, 2007

Star Print ordered on the bill.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HR 369 Related bill Transparency and Accountability in Security Contracting Act of 2007
  • S 674 Related bill Transparency and Accountability in Military and Security Contracting Act of 2007
  • HRES 702 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) to require accountability for contractors and contract personnel un…
  • S 2147 Related bill Security Contractor Accountability Act of 2007
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Jul 31, 2007
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 24, 2007
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Jul 12, 2007
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 26, 2007
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