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- H.R.1978
H.R.1978: Family Abduction Prevention Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 2, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (6 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Family Abduction Prevention Act of 2009 - Directs the Attorney General to make grants to states for projects involving: (1) the extradition of individuals suspected of committing a family abduction; (2) investigation by law enforcement agencies of family abduction cases; (3) training for law enforcement agencies in responding to family abductions and recovering abducted children; (4) outreach and media campaigns to educate parents on the...
(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 2, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) |