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- H.R.4943
H.R.4943: Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2002
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 13, 2002
- Latest Major Action July 18, 2002
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prison Rape Reduction Act of 2002 - Directs the Bureau of Justice Statistics to carry out an annual, comprehensive statistical review and analysis of the incidence and effects of prison rape. Establishes within the Bureau the Review Panel on Prison Rape. Directs the Panel to request the public testimony of Federal, State, and local officials who bear responsibility for the prevention, detection, and punishment of prison rape at specified...
(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, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| June 13, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.) |