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S. 655 (110th)

American National Red Cross Governance Modernization Act of 2007

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Introduced

16 February 2007

Last action

16 March 2007 · Floor

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Chuck Grassley, Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], John Cornyn, Susan Collins

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

American National Red Cross Governance Modernization Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) effectiveness and transparency in the governance of charitable organizations is important in maintaining the trust of the American public; and (2) the American National Red Cross should maintain appropriate communications and coordination with state regulators of such organizations. Amends federal law concerning the American National Red Cross to: (1) revise its governance structure; (2) authorize the Comptroller General to review its involvement in any federal program or activity; and (3) establish an Office of the Ombudsman which shall report annually to Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2007

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2166-2168)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 March 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 8 March 2007

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 March 2007

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 March 2007

    Reported

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3229-3234; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S3229-3231; text as passed Senate: CR S3232-3234)

    Source: Floor

  7. 15 March 2007

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3229-3234; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S3229-3231; text as passed Senate: CR S3232-3234)

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 March 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 16 March 2007

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 March 2007

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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10 official files

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