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- S.1029
S.1029: Courthouse Dogs Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 4, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 30, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - Dec. 23, 2019
- Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 19, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - April 4, 2019
Bill Summary
Courthouse Dogs Act This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 30, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Dec. 23, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Dec. 23, 2019 |
Received in the House.
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| Dec. 23, 2019 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7233-7234) |
| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7233-7234)
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| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| April 4, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 4, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |