S 3685
110th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Forgery
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential inaugurations
A bill to prohibit the selling and counterfeiting of tickets for a Presidential inaugural ceremony.
Introduced: November 17, 2008
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Nov 17, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10582)
Nov 17, 2008
Introduced in Senate
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1