Spencer Bachus
Republican · AL-6 · House of Representatives
33 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (124)
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Introduced 2014-07-15 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2013-06-19 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A047) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5421 — Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-09-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5320 — To direct the Attorney General to provide State officials with access to criminal history information with respect to certain financial service providers required to undergo State criminal background checks, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2014-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2542 — Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-06-27 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 208.
CommerceHR 2446 — Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-06-20 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2379 — Qualified Mortgage Loan Originator Transitional Authority Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHJRES 47 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
Introduced 2013-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 528 — Expressing support for designation of March 2014 as "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".
Introduced 2014-03-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HealthHRES 395 — Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as home to the first and longest-running celebration of Veterans Day and home of the National Veteran Award.
Introduced 2013-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National Security—
Introduced 2012-06-27 · Mr. Diaz-Balart raised a point of order against the Bachus amendment (A031). Mr. Diaz-Balart stated that the provisions of the Bachus amendment sought to impart new direction and as such, constituted legislation in an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 4624 — Investment Adviser Oversight Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-04-25 · Committee Hearings Held.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3549 — Congressional Blind Trust Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-12-02 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 2919 — Community Shelter Protection Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-09-14 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.
Emergency ManagementHR 2321 — Southeastern Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-06-23 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
TaxationHR 1751 — CJ's Home Protection Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-05 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1221 — Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-29 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 1121 — Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-03-16 · Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Financial Services, H. Rept. 112-107, Part II.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 118 — Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.
Introduced 2011-02-28 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHCONRES 138 — Recognizing Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day.
Introduced 2012-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6345 — To make a conforming amendment to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to examinations of certain insured depository institutions, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-12-05 · Became Public Law No: 109-473.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5341 — Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-05-10 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4947 — Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act
Introduced 2006-03-14 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4023 — Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act
Introduced 2005-10-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 1185 — Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1226 — United States Financial Policy Committee For Fair Capital Standards Act
Introduced 2005-03-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1042 — Net Worth Amendment For Credit Unions Act
Introduced 2005-03-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 292 — Military Death Benefit Improvement Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 251 — Regarding the awarding of contracts with respect to the recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Introduced 2005-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 2009-12-11 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A023) as modified Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 251 (Roll no. 966).
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Introduced 2009-06-04 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2009-05-07 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4476 — Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-01-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 4331 — Money Services Business Compliance Facilitation Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-12-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3696 — To prohibit recipients of TARP assistance from funding ACORN, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-10-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3594 — TARP Recipient Ownership Trust Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-09-17 · Referred to House Rules
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3310 — Consumer Protection and Regulatory Enhancement Act
Introduced 2009-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1893 — Anti-Gaming and Collusion in Public-Private Investment Program Act
Introduced 2009-04-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHRES 1007 — Commending the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game.
Introduced 2010-01-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Sports and Recreation—
Introduced 2007-05-17 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 148 - 269 (Roll no. 378).
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Introduced 2007-04-18 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5857 — Homeownership Protection and Housing Market Stabilization Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 3012 — Fair Mortgage Practices Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-07-12 · Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 323 — Seasoned Customer CTR Exemption Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-09 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial Sector—
Introduced 2004-04-01 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A017) Agreed to by recorded vote: 365 - 62 (Roll no. 109).
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Introduced 2004-03-18 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4426 — To prohibit certain entities from trading in capital markets in the United States.
Introduced 2004-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 2768 — John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced 2003-07-17 · Became Public Law No: 108-290.
CommemorationsHR 2622 — Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-06-26 · Became Public Law No: 108-159.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2623 — Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act
Introduced 2003-06-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2143 — Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act
Introduced 2003-05-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2043 — United States Financial Policy Committee For Fair Capital Standards Act
Introduced 2003-05-09 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1120 — Health Care Antitrust Improvements Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
LawHR 971 — Small Savers Relief Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 522 — Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-04 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 392 — For the relief of Natasha Oligovna Russo and Anya Oligovna.
Introduced 2003-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 23 — Tornado Shelters Act
Introduced 2003-01-07 · Became Public Law No: 108-146.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHRES 591 — Expressing the gratitude of the House of Representatives for the contributions made by America's community banks to the Nation's economic well-being and prosperity and the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should be designated as "Community Banking Month".
Introduced 2004-03-31 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2001-06-13 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5691 — For the relief of Natasha Oligovna Russo and Anya Oligovna.
Introduced 2002-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 3717 — Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-02-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 492 — Armed Services Voting Improvement Act
Introduced 2001-02-07 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 247 — Tornado Shelters Act
Introduced 2001-01-30 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Housing and Community DevelopmentHR 248 — College Savings Protection Act
Introduced 2001-01-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHCONRES 312 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the scheduled tax relief provided for by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 passed by a bipartisan majority in Congress should not be suspended or repealed.
Introduced 2002-02-05 · On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 181 (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H155)
TaxationHCONRES 303 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the tax relief provided for by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 passed by a bipartisan majority in Congress should continue as scheduled.
Introduced 2002-01-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation—
Introduced 2000-05-10 · By unanimous consent, the Bachus amendment was withdrawn. (text: CR H2801-2802)
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Introduced 2000-03-22 · By unanimous consent, the Bachus amendment was withdrawn.
HR 5643 — To amend the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to clarify the authority of the Administrator of General Services to provide services and facilities to Presidents-elect and Vice-Presidents-elect.
Introduced 2000-12-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5273 — United States Mint Numismatic Coin Clarification Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-09-25 · Became Public Law No: 106-445.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5010 — District of Columbia and United States Territories Circulating Quarter Dollar Program Act
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
CommemorationsHR 4814 — To make illegal the sale, share or transfer of information acquired on the Internet with a pledge that it would not be released.
Introduced 2000-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
CommerceHR 4746 — Emergency Rural and Small Railroad Preservation Act
Introduced 2000-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4462 — Fair and Equitable Interstate Tax Compact Simplification Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-05-16 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 4286 — Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Establishment Act
Introduced 2000-04-13 · Became Public Law No: 106-331.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4164 — Loan Applicant Privacy Protection Act
Introduced 2000-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4097 — Bureau of Engraving and Printing Theft Deterrence Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4096 — Bureau of Engraving and Printing Security Printing Amendments Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-28 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3460 — To amend title 10, United States Code, to require the consent of a member of the Armed Forces before administering the member with an investigational new drug or drug unapproved for its applied use.
Introduced 1999-11-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3294 — Water Regulation Improvement Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3120 — Collegiate Learning and Student Savings (CLASS) Act
Introduced 1999-10-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2504 — To authorize the United States participation in and appropriations for United States contributions to various international financial institutions, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1999-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2292 — Urban and Environmental Credit Program Elimination Act
Introduced 1999-06-22 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 2204 — U.S. Market Security Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1715 — Defense Production Act Amendments of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-06 · Became Public Law No: 106-363.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 58 — College Savings Protection Act
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
TaxationHJRES 102 — Recognizing that the Birmingham Pledge has made a significant contribution in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2000-06-14 · Became Public Law No: 106-483.
CommemorationsHJRES 35 — Disapproving the certification of the President under section 490(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 regarding foreign assistance for Mexico during fiscal year 1999.
Introduced 1999-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHCONRES 284 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries should immediately increase crude oil production in order to increase crude oil supplies and achieve stable crude oil prices.
Introduced 2000-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1994-07-22 · Mr. Gonzalez raised a point of order against the Bachus (AL) amendment (A007). Mr. Gonzalez stated that the provisions of the amendment exceed the scope of the bill and do not meet the test for germaneness required by the rules of the House. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1994-06-23 · On agreeing to the Bachus (AL) amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 132 - 297 (Roll no. 265).
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Introduced 1994-06-23 · On agreeing to the Bachus (AL) amendment (A009) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5251 — Resolution Trust Corporation Contract Reform Act
Introduced 1994-10-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4948 — To designate Building Number 137 of the Tuscaloosa Veterans' Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the "Claude Harris, Jr. Building".
Introduced 1994-08-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5010 — To require that certain Government consumer information publication that are distributed without charge include a statement that are financed by the taxpayers of the United States.
Introduced 1994-08-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Information, Justice, Transportation and Agriculture.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3621 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for costs incurred to cleanup contaminated property.
Introduced 1993-11-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3488 — To amend the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to limit the distribution of funds of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Introduced 1993-11-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Arts, Culture, ReligionHR 1725 — Resolution Trust Corporation Compensation Reform Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-04-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Deposit Insurance.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1726 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Internal Revenue Service to pay interest on late refunds of certain required payments made by entities electing not to have a required taxable year.
Introduced 1993-04-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHJRES 319 — Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to propose to the Congress, not later than May 18, 1994, possible solutions to the impending deficit in the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.
Introduced 1994-02-08 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2622)
Social Welfare—
Introduced 1995-05-10 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3976 — Financial Regulator Independence Protection Act
Introduced 1996-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 3007 — International Counterfeiting Prevention Act of 1996
Introduced 1996-03-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2177 — Exchange Stabilization Fund Amendments of 1995
Introduced 1995-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 1711 — Fair Debt Collection Practices Amendments of 1995
Introduced 1995-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHCONRES 218 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should categorically disavow any intention of issuing pardons to James or Susan McDougal or Jim Guy Tucker.
Introduced 1996-09-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11574-11575)
Crime and Law Enforcement—
Introduced 1997-06-23 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A011) Agreed to by recorded vote: 416 - 0 (Roll no. 225).
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Introduced 1997-06-04 · On agreeing to the Bachus amendment (A006) Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 146 (Roll no. 185).
HR 4445 — Small Bank CRA Exemption Act
Introduced 1998-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4298 — College Savings Protection Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3352 — Foreign Housing Guaranty Elimination Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-03-05 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
International AffairsHR 3138 — Foreign Government Bailout Accountability Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-02-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2936 — To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from imposing certain requirements relating to the unloading of cargo tank vehicles in liquefied compressed gas service.
Introduced 1997-11-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2648 — Abolishing Child Pornography Act
Introduced 1997-10-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2002 — To amend trade laws and related provisions to clarify the designation of normal trade relations.
Introduced 1997-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1908 — American Hero Protection Act
Introduced 1997-06-17 · See H.R.1119.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1059 — Credit Cost Reduction Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 912 — To amend section 1928 of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for Medicaid payment for administration of a pediatric vaccine to all children who are not insured with respect to that vaccine.
Introduced 1997-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 813 — To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from requiring States to use the metric system with respect to designing, advertising, or preparing documents for Federal-aid highway projects.
Introduced 1997-02-25 · See H.R.2400.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 837 — Fair Debt Collection Practices Amendments of 1997
Introduced 1997-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 656 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from qualified State tuition programs which are used to pay educational expenses shall not be includible in gross income and to include as such expenses the cost of room and board.
Introduced 1997-02-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 448 — Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 1997
Introduced 1997-01-09 · See H.R.2015.
HealthHCONRES 288 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should support the efforts of Federal law enforcement agents engaged in investigation and prosecution of money laundering associated with Mexican financial institutions.
Introduced 1998-06-09 · Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement