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- H.R.2850
H.R.2850: Jennifer's Law Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Nov. 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 22, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (41 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Jennifer's Law Act of 1997 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a ten percent reduction (for redistribution to States in compliance) for any State not substantially complying with rules made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to achieve greater ease in cross referencing indexes of missing persons with those of unidentified persons and requiring: (1) immediate reporting by a State's...
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Nov. 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Jay W. Johnson (D-Wis.) |