H.R. 3842 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015
H.R. 3842 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Oct 28, 2015, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 28, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-285
What it does
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify the establishment of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The FLETC must be headed by a director who reports to the DHS Secretary.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 28, 2015
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 15, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-285. (Dec 16, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 8, 2015 · Passed420–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015House · Dec 8, 2015
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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