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  <title>S.256 Bankruptcy Reform bill Latest Actions</title>
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    <title>Signed</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Signed on Apr 20, 2005.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Enacted</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Enacted on Apr 20, 2005. Became Public Law No: 109-8.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Topresident</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-15:/action/74703</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 15, 2005. Presented to President.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-14:/action/74696</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T12:56:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 14, 2005: Rule H. Res. 211 passed House. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Vote</title>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T15:34:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Passed roll in the House on Apr 14, 2005. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 302 - 126 (Roll no. 108).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T15:24:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 14, 2005: On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 200 - 229 (Roll no. 107). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T15:01:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 14, 2005: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T14:51:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 14, 2005: Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-14:/action/74698</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T14:50:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 14, 2005: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-14:/action/74697</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T13:29:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 14, 2005: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Topresident</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-14:/action/74695</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 14, 2005. Cleared for White House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-13:/action/74694</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-13T17:32:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 13, 2005: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 211 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 256 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. The rule waives all points of order against the bill and against its consideration. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-08:/action/74692</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-08T10:53:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Apr 08, 2005: Committee on Financial Services discharged. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-08:/action/74693</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Added to calendar on Apr 08, 2005: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-16:/action/74691</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 16, 2005: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-15:/action/74690</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-15T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 15, 2005: Referred to House Financial Services &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-14:/action/74689</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-14T20:31:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 14, 2005: Held at the desk. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-14:/action/74688</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-14T20:30:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 14, 2005: Received in the House. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-14:/action/74687</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 14, 2005: Message on Senate action sent to the House. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-10:/action/74685</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 10, 2005: Considered by Senate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-10:/action/74686</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Passed roll in the Senate on Mar 10, 2005. Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay. 74 - 25. Record Vote Number: 44. (text: CR 3/11/2005 S2531-2585)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-09:/action/74684</id>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 09, 2005: Considered by Senate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-08:/action/74683</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 08, 2005: Cloture on the bill invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 69 - 31. Record Vote Number: 29. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-07:/action/74682</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 07, 2005: Considered by Senate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-04:/action/74681</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-04T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 04, 2005: Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-03:/action/74680</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 03, 2005: Considered by Senate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-02:/action/74679</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-02T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 02, 2005: Considered by Senate. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-03-01:/action/74678</id>
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    <updated>2005-03-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Mar 01, 2005: The committee amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-02-28:/action/74677</id>
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    <updated>2005-02-28T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Feb 28, 2005: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-02-17:/action/74675</id>
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    <updated>2005-02-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Feb 17, 2005: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch for Senator Specter with amendments. Without written report. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Calendar</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-02-17:/action/74676</id>
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    <updated>2005-02-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Added to calendar on Feb 17, 2005: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-02-10:/action/74674</id>
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    <updated>2005-02-10T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Feb 10, 2005: Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Introduced</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Introduced on Feb 01, 2005.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-02-01:/action/74673</id>
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    <updated>2005-02-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Feb 01, 2005: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href="http://www.opencongress.org/person/show/300048_charles_grassley"&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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