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Bill109th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2006Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 4894

To provide for certain access to national crime information databases by schools and educational agencies for employment purposes, with respect to individuals who work with children.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 13, 2006)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 12, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Attorney General, upon a request of the chief executive officer of a state, to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases on public or private school employees, job applicants, or volunteers for positions involving work with or around children. Restricts the disclosure of information from such checks. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized release of such information.

What just happenedAug 4, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3](R-NV)Sponsor
55 cosponsors1 D54 R
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  1. Aug 4, 2006IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Jun 14, 2006IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jun 13, 2006FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jun 13, 2006FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 259). (text: CR H3805)

  5. Jun 13, 2006Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 1 (Roll no. 259).(text: CR H3805)

  6. Jun 13, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3816-3817)

  7. Jun 13, 2006FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Jun 13, 2006FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4894.

  9. Jun 13, 2006FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3805-3808)

  10. Jun 13, 2006FloorH30300

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Jun 12, 2006CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.

  12. Jun 12, 2006CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-497.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Jun 12, 2006Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-497.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. May 25, 2006CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. May 25, 2006CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. May 19, 2006CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. May 9, 2006IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2312)

  18. May 1, 2006CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  19. Mar 7, 2006IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Mar 7, 2006IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Mar 7, 2006IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 13, 200636

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 12, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Directs the Attorney General, upon a request of the chief executive officer of a state, to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases on public or private school employees, job applicants, or volunteers for positions involving work with or around children. Restricts the disclosure of information from such checks. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized release of such information.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 12, 200617

Directs the Attorney General, upon a request of the chief executive officer of a state, to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases on public or private school employees, job applicants, or volunteers for positions involving work with or around children. Restricts the disclosure of information from such checks. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized release of such information.

Introduced in HouseMar 7, 200600

Directs the Attorney General, at the request of certain state education officials, to conduct fingerprint-based checks of public or private school employees, job applicants, or volunteers for positions involving work with or around children. Restricts the disclosure of information from such checks. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized use or release of such information.

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