H.R. 4556 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
H.R. 4556 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 2, 2010, sponsored by Frank R. Wolf with 66 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 66
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Prohibits any funds appropriated or made available to the Department of Justice (DOJ) from being used to commence or continue a prosecution in an Article III court of any individual suspected of involvement in the attacks on the United States and its citizens on September 11, 2001, who is not a citizen of the United States and is subject to the jurisdiction of a military commission.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Frank R. Wolf (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 63 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy. (Apr 26, 2010)
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- S. 2950: Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
- S. 1147: Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009
- S. 1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
- S. 1053: A bill to amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date.
- S. 1749: Cell Phone Contraband Act of 2010
- S. 1132: Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2010
- H.R. 2923: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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