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S.J.Res. 18 (108th)

A joint resolution commending the Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government during the past 25 years.

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Introduced

29 September 2003

Last action

1 December 2003 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-139.

Sponsors

Susan Collins, Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

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Source updated

7 April 2025

Summary

Recognizes Inspectors General for, and commends their role in, preventing and detecting waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement and promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in Federal programs and operations.

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Timeline

  1. 29 September 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 September 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12143)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 September 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 October 2003

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12562; text as passed Senate: CR S12562)

    Source: Floor

  5. 14 October 2003

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12562; text as passed Senate: CR S12562)

    Source: Floor

  6. 14 October 2003

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  7. 14 October 2003

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 October 2003

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 October 2003

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 October 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 November 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 3 (Roll no. 621). (text: CR H11174)

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 November 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 November 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 326 - 3 (Roll no. 621).(text: CR H11174)

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 November 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11174)

    Source: Floor

  15. 17 November 2003

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 November 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S.J. Res. 18.

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 November 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 November 2003

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 November 2003

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  20. 1 December 2003

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-139.

    Source: President

  21. 1 December 2003

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  22. 1 December 2003

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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