S. 3218 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008
S. 3218 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 26, 2008, sponsored by Joseph Biden Jr. with 1 co-sponsors.
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
- Jun 26, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-296
What it does
Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the PROTECT Act to extend by six months the Child Safety Pilot Program (allowing certain volunteer organizations to obtain national and state criminal history background checks on their volunteers).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joseph Biden Jr. (D-DE). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2008
- Passed the SenateJun 26, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentJul 22, 2008
- Became lawJul 30, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-296. (Jul 30, 2008)
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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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