S. 1103 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
S. 1103 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on May 26, 2011, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 3 co-sponsors.
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
- May 26, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-24
What it does
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to create a new term of service for the office of Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), which shall begin on or after August 3, 2011, and continue until September 4, 2013. Makes the incumbent Director on the date of enactment of this Act eligible to be appointed for such new term but only for such new term.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 26, 2011
- Passed the SenateJul 21, 2011
- Passed the HouseJul 25, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentJul 26, 2011
- Became lawJul 26, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-24. (Jul 26, 2011)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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