Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to pardoning Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Jan 2007): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 37, expresses the opinion of Congress that President George W. Bush should pardon Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. The resolution states that it is the "sense of Congress" that the President should grant a swift and unconditional pardon to these agents.
The bill specifically addresses the situation of Agents Ramos and Compean, who have reportedly reported to federal prison. The resolution cites reasons for this sentiment, including the agents' role in protecting the border and concerns about the charges brought against them, the government's reliance on the testimony of a drug smuggler, and the Department of Justice's actions.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Thomas G. Tancredo and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and does not have the force of law. It simply conveys a message from Congress.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should swiftly and unconditionally pardon Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean.
Timeline
18 Jan 2007
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 37 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 37, expresses the opinion of Congress that President George W. Bush should pardon Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. The resolution states that it is the "sense of Congress" that the President should grant a swift and unconditional pardon to these agents. The bill specifically addresses the situation of Agents Ramos and Compean, who have reportedly reported to federal prison. The resolution cites reasons for this sentiment, including the agents' role in protecting the border and concerns about the charges brought against them, the government's reliance on the testimony of a drug smuggler, and the Department of Justice's actions. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Thomas G. Tancredo and was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature and does not have the force of law. It simply conveys a message from Congress.
- Has H.Con.Res. 37 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 37. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 37?
- H.Con.Res. 37 was sponsored by Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] (R-CO), with 22 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 37?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (18 Jan 2007).
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