United States Marshals Service Act of 1985
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 4, 1986)
United States Marshals Service Act of 1985 - Establishes the United States Marshals Service as a bureau within the Department of Justice. States that the Service shall be under the authority and direction of the Attorney General. Provides that the Service shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Attorney General. Directs the President to appoint a United States marshal for each judicial district of the United States.
Specifies the powers and duties of the Service. Authorizes certain witness security expenses to be paid from appropriations available to the Service. Prescribes the schedule of fees that the Service may collect.
Authorizes the Attorney General to make payments from the Support of U.S. Prisoners in Non-Federal Institutions appropriation for: (1) necessary clothing and medical care for prisoners; and (2) rewards in connection with the capture of a Federal fugitive.
What just happenedAug 13, 1986
Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism. Hearings held.
Who’s behind it
- Aug 13, 1986Committee
Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism. Hearings held.
Bankruptcy and the Courts Subcommittee - Jun 25, 1986Committee
Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism. Hearings held.
Bankruptcy and the Courts Subcommittee - Mar 31, 1986Committee
Committee on Judiciary. Concurrently referred to the Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 11, 1986Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee - Feb 4, 1986IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 4, 1986IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate