H.R. 2944 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
H.R. 2944 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2011, sponsored by Lamar Smith 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
- Sep 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-44
What it does
United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011 - Extends the United States Parole Commission for two years. Directs the Commission to report the following with regard to each type of case over which it has jurisdiction for FY2006-FY2011: (1) the number of offenders; (2) the number of hearings, record reviews, and National Appeals Board considerations conducted by the Commission; (3) the number of hearings conducted by t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lamar Smith (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2011
- Passed the HouseSep 20, 2011
- Passed the SenateOct 6, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentOct 13, 2011
- Became lawOct 21, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-44. (Oct 21, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 20, 2011 · Passed415–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011House · Sep 20, 2011
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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