An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 109-577 to add language making it explicit that the Act is effective immediately and applies to all pending and future litigation.
What it does: Adds SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE at the end of the bill
Rep. W. Todd Akin (R-MO)Description
Amendment adds language making it explicit that the Act is effective immediately and applies to all pending and future litigation.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 2389
We couldn't match these changes to the text of H.R. 2389, so they're shown as written.
Adds SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE at the end of the bill
Adds a sectionInserted: SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Inserted: This Act and the amendments made by this Act take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to any case that--
Inserted: (1) is pending on such date of enactment; or
Inserted: (2) is commenced on or after such date of enactment.
Original wording
Add at the end the following:
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As printed
Add at the end the following:
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act and the amendments made by this Act take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to any case that--
(1) is pending on such date of enactment; or
(2) is commenced on or after such date of enactment.
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House amendment offered
July 19, 2006
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House amendment offered
July 19, 2006
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Akin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
July 19, 2006 • 2:03 PM
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
July 19, 2006 • 2:03 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Akin.(consideration: CR H5417-5419; text: CR H5417)
July 19, 2006 • 1:54 PM
Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Akin. (consideration: CR H5417-5419; text: CR H5417)
July 19, 2006 • 1:54 PM
On agreeing to the Akin amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
July 19, 2006 • 2:03 PM