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- H.R.4285
H.R.4285: Prevent Terrorism from Entering our Prisons Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced Dec. 17, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 15, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prevent Terrorism from Entering our Prisons Act of 2015 This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to screen federal prison volunteers for known and suspected terrorist connections, using Federal Bureau of Investigation files and volunteers' social media accounts. DOJ must take appropriate action if a volunteer's screening raises questions about terrorist connections.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 15, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Dec. 17, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 17, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Stephen Fincher (R-Tenn.) |