HR 7312
110th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Forgery
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential inaugurations
To prohibit the selling and counterfeiting of tickets for a Presidential inaugural ceremony.
Introduced: December 9, 2008
Introduced by:
Cleaver, Emanuel
Democratic
· Missouri
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 9, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2346)
Dec 9, 2008
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Makes it unlawful to knowingly and intentionally sell or forge a ticket to a presidential inaugural ceremony or to use, unlawfully possess, or exhibit a forged ticket with the intent to defraud. Exempts the sale of tickets to a presidential inaugural ceremony that has already occurred. Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to one year for violations.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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