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  <title>S.256 Bankruptcy Reform bill Latest Actions</title>
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  <updated>2005-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Enacted</title>
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&lt;p&gt;Became Public Law No: 109-8.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Signed</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-20:/action/74704</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Signed by President.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Presented to President.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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/74696</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T12:56:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Rule H. Res. 211 passed House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-04-14:/action/74702</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T15:34:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 302 - 126 (Roll no. 108).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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/74701</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T15:24:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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/74699</id>
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    <updated>2005-04-14T14:51:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Ms. Schakowsky moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 211.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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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    <updated>2005-04-14T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Cleared for White House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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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    <updated>2005-04-08T10:53:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 14.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Committee on Financial Services discharged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Referred to House Financial Services&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Held at the desk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Received in the House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Message on Senate action sent to the House.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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 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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Considered by Senate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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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    <updated>2005-03-09T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Considered by Senate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Considered by Senate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Considered by Senate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Considered by Senate.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;The committee amendments agreed to by Unanimous Consent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;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=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&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;Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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  <entry>
    <title>Action</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-02-01:/action/74673</id>
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    <updated>2005-02-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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    <title>Introduced</title>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2005-02-01:/action/74672</id>
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    <updated>2005-02-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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&lt;p&gt;Introduced in Senate&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;
  Bill Sponsor: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/people/show/300048_Charles_Grassley&quot;&gt;Sen. Charles Grassley [R, IA]&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
  
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