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HR 2975 - Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001 - Key Vote

Ron Paul voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.

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Legislation - Placed on Calendar (Senate) - Oct. 15, 2001
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) - Oct. 12, 2001 (Key vote)

Title: Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that would give the federal government a broad range of powers to combat terrorism.

Highlight: -Allows federal authorities to imprison non-Americans suspected to be threats to national security for seven days instead of the two days the previous law allowed -Eases restrictions on government wiretap and surveillance operations, and permits sharing of such information between some government officials -Enhances security along the United States/Canadian border - Expires many of the surveillance related provisions in the bill on December 31, 2004, but would allow the president to extend the provisions two years if needed -Denies US visas to suspected money-launderers

Legislation - Introduced (House) - Oct. 2, 2001

Title: Anti-Terrorism Act of 2001

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