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H.R.2137: Megan's Law
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced July 27, 1995
- Latest Major Action May 17, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (5 Democrats, 22 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Megan's Law - Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to: (1) require (current law authorizes) State and local law enforcement agencies to release relevant information that is necessary to protect the public concerning persons required to register under a State registration program established under the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act; and (2) provide that any...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-555.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269.
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Mr. McCollum moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 149).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 104-145.
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| July 27, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Zimmer (R-N.J.) |