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H.R. 1829 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2003

H.R. 1829 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 12, 2003, sponsored by Pete Hoekstra with 142 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Apr 12, 2003
Co-sponsors
142
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement

What it does

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal criminal code to replace provisions regarding the purchase of prison-made products by Federal departments with provisions establishing a Government-wide procurement policy relating to purchases from Federal Prison Industries (FPI), which shall generally require the use of competitive procedures.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Pete Hoekstra (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 92 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 12, 2003
  • Passed the HouseNov 6, 2003
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Nov 7, 2003)

How Congress voted

  • On Passage
    House · Nov 6, 2003 · Passed
    350–65

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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