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S.744: Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 12, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - May 20, 2019
- Engrossed in Senate - May 16, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - March 12, 2019
Bill Summary
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 This bill revises the criminal prohibition on the shipment, transport, possession, or receipt of a biological agent or toxin by a restricted person. Specifically, it updates references to the lists of agents and toxins covered by the prohibition.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2019 |
Became Public Law No: 116-31. |
| July 25, 2019 |
Signed by President. |
| July 15, 2019 |
Presented to President.
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| July 10, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| July 10, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5331) |
| July 10, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 744.
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| July 10, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5331-5332)
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| July 10, 2019 |
Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| May 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Received in the House.
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| May 20, 2019 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| May 16, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2929) |
| May 16, 2019 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2929) |
| May 16, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| May 16, 2019 |
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| March 12, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 12, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) |