H.R. 2076 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012
H.R. 2076 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jun 1, 2011, sponsored by Trey Gowdy with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 1, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-265
What it does
Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision, to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in a place of public use, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trey Gowdy (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 1, 2011
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2011
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2013
- Became lawJan 14, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-265. (Jan 14, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 12, 2011 · Passed358–9
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes ActHouse · Sep 12, 2011
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- H.R. 3801: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 347: Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R. 4119: Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 4223: SAFE DOSES Act
- H.R. 6189: Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act
- H.R. 6063: Child Protection Act of 2012
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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