H.R. 6691 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Community Safety and Security Act of 2018
H.R. 6691 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Aug 31, 2018, sponsored by Karen C. Handel. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Aug 31, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Community Safety and Security Act of 2018 This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the definition of "crime of violence." Specifically, it lists particular offenses that qualify as crimes of violence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 31, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 7, 2018
- 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, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Sep 7, 2018 · Passed247–152
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Community Safety and Security ActHouse · Sep 7, 2018
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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