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- H.R.792
H.R.792: Prison Security Enhancement Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 5, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prison Security Enhancement Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to direct the Bureau of Prisons to take care that prisoners under its jurisdiction do not engage in any activities designed to increase their physical strength or their fighting ability and that all equipment designed for this purpose be removed from Federal correctional facilities.
(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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| Feb. 13, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Deborah D. Pryce (R-Ohio) |