H.R.2214: To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to ensure that certain information regarding prisoners is reported to the Attorney General.

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Bill Summary

Amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to provide that in order for a State (including States organized as a multi-State compact) to be eligible to receive a grant for correctional facilities, its grant application must include assurances that the State will follow the guidelines established by the Attorney General in reporting, on a quarterly basis, information regarding the death of any prisoner while incarcerated...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
July 22, 1997

Introduced in the House by Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.)

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