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Public Law106th CongressCrime and Law Enforcement
S. 1638Became Law

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the retroactive eligibility dates for financial assistance for higher education for spouses and dependent children of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (May 15, 2000)

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that each dependent of a Federal law enforcement or public safety officer killed in the line of duty on or after January 1, 1978 (currently, May 1, 1992, and October 1, 1997, respectively) shall be eligible for financial assistance for higher education for dependents of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

What just happenedOct 2, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-276.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Ashcroft, John [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
14 cosponsors5 D9 R
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  1. Oct 2, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-276.

  2. Oct 2, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-276.

  3. Oct 2, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 2, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 21, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 21, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 19, 2000FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 19, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7811)

  9. Sep 19, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7811)

  10. Sep 19, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1638.

  11. Sep 19, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7811-7813)

  12. Sep 19, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Hutchinson moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. May 19, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  14. May 16, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. May 16, 2000FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. May 16, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. May 15, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3951)

  18. May 15, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3951)

  19. May 15, 2000Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3950-3951)

  20. Feb 10, 2000Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 434.

  21. Feb 10, 2000Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Feb 10, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Feb 10, 2000Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Sep 24, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Sep 24, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMay 15, 200035
Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that each dependent of a Federal law enforcement or public safety officer killed in the line of duty on or after January 1, 1978 (currently, May 1, 1992, and October 1, 1997, respectively) shall be eligible for financial assistance for higher education for dependents of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced in SenateSep 24, 199900

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the retroactive eligibility dates for financial assistance for higher education for spouses and dependent children of law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty.