H.R. 1175 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2011
H.R. 1175 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Mar 17, 2011, sponsored by Dennis Cardoza with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program of 2011 - Directs the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of the routine issuance of Oleoresin Capsicum spray (pepper spray) to staff. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on an evaluation of such pilot program and on tools to improve officer safety in federal prisons.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dennis Cardoza (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 1, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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