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S. 679 (112th): Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011

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A bill to reduce the number of executive positions subject to Senate confirmation.

Sponsor and status

Photo of sponsor Charles “Chuck” Schumer

Charles “Chuck” Schumer

Sponsor. Senator for New York. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Aug 2, 2012
Length: 13 pages
Introduced
Mar 30, 2011
112th Congress (2011–2013)
Status

Enacted — Signed by the President on Aug 10, 2012

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on August 10, 2012.

Law
Pub.L. 112-166
Cosponsors

17 Cosponsors (9 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent)

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History

Mar 30, 2011
 
Introduced

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Apr 13, 2011
 
Ordered Reported

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Jun 29, 2011
 
Passed Senate (House next)

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Jul 31, 2012
 
Passed House

The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill.

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Aug 10, 2012
 
Enacted — Signed by the President

The President signed the bill and it became law.

S. 679 (112th) was a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number S. 679. This is the one from the 112th Congress.

This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress, which met from Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013. Legislation not passed by the end of a Congress is cleared from the books.

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