S.678: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
Introduced March 24, 2009
Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2010
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Bill Sponsor

Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

Bill Cosponsors

19 (17 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 - Title I: Findings and Declaration of Purpose - (Sec. 102) Adds as a purpose of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (JJDPA) the support of a continuum of programs (including delinquency prevention, intervention, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and aftercare programs) to address the needs of at-risk youth and youth who come into contact...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
	Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
	Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
	By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 111-280. Minority views filed.
March 24, 2009	Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

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