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- H.R.1806
H.R.1806: Private Prison Information Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 21, 2005
- Latest Major Action July 1, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (24 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Private Prison Information Act of 2005 - Provides that each nongovernmental entity contracting with the Federal Government to provide a prison or other correctional facility shall have the same duty to release information about its operation as a Government owned and run facility has under the Freedom of Information Act. Authorizes any party aggrieved by a violation of that duty to obtain relief in a civil action.
(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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| April 21, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Strickland (D-Ohio) |