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H.R. 1447 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013

H.R. 1447 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Apr 9, 2013, sponsored by Robert C. "Bobby" Scott with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 9, 2013
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 113-242

What it does

Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013 - Requires states that receive allocations under specified provisions of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, whether characterized as the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs, the Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Program, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, or otherwise, to report to the Attorney…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 9, 2013
  • Passed the HouseDec 12, 2013
  • Passed the SenateDec 10, 2014
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2014
  • Became lawDec 18, 2014

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-242. (Dec 18, 2014)

Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 113th Congress

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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