H.R. 6185 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2012
H.R. 6185 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Jul 25, 2012, sponsored by Sandy Adams with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Local Courthouse Safety Act of 2012 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit the Director of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance to carry out a training and technical assistance program to teach employees of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies how to anticipate, survive, and respond to violent encounters during the course of their duties, includ…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sandy Adams (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2012
- Passed the HouseSep 11, 2012
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 12, 2012)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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