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- H.R.4894
H.R.4894: To provide for certain access to national crime information databases by schools and educational agencies for employment purposes, with respect to individuals who work with children.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced March 7, 2006
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (1 Democrat, 55 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Attorney General, upon a request of the chief executive officer of a state, to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases on public or private school employees, job applicants, or volunteers for positions involving work with or around children. Restricts the disclosure of information from such checks. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized release of such information.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-497.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.
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Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4894.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 259).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 7, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Jon Christopher Porter (R-Nev.) |