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S. 3998 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2010

S. 3998 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Dec 1, 2010, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Dec 1, 2010
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 111-341

What it does

Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2010 - Amends the PROTECT Act to extend from a 92-month program to the 104-month program 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

  • IntroducedDec 1, 2010
  • Passed the SenateDec 1, 2010
  • Passed the HouseDec 8, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 10, 2010
  • Became lawDec 22, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-341. (Dec 22, 2010)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Dec 8, 2010 · Passed
    401–2

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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