S. 2950 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009
S. 2950 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2010, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 25, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 111-143
What it does
Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009 - Amends the PROTECT Act to extend by 14 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
Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 25, 2010
- Passed the SenateJan 25, 2010
- Passed the HouseFeb 4, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentFeb 17, 2010
- Became lawMar 1, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-143. (Mar 1, 2010)
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- 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
- S. 3397: Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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