H.R. 1593 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Second Chance Act of 2007
H.R. 1593 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Mar 20, 2007, sponsored by Danny K. Davis with 92 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 92
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-199
What it does
Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention or the Second Chance Act of 2007 - (Sec. 5) Requires the Attorney General, not later than January 31 of each year, to submit all reports required by this Act during the preceding year to the Judiciary Committees of Congress.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 66 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2007
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2007
- Passed the SenateMar 11, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentApr 7, 2008
- Became lawApr 9, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-199. (Apr 9, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 13, 2007 · Passed347–62
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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