HR 5697
110th Congress
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Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008
Introduced: April 3, 2008
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 3, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 3, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Defend the Olympic Spirit Act of 2008 - Prohibits the expenditure of appropriated funds to enable any U.S. officer or official to attend the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games in the People's Republic of China.
Permits expenditures to provide security during the Games to any U.S. athlete or associated support staff.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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