H.R. 1829 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2003
H.R. 1829 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 12, 2003, sponsored by Pete Hoekstra with 142 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 12, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 142
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal criminal code to replace provisions regarding the purchase of prison-made products by Federal departments with provisions establishing a Government-wide procurement policy relating to purchases from Federal Prison Industries (FPI), which shall generally require the use of competitive procedures.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Hoekstra (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 50 Democrats, 92 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 12, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 6, 2003
- 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. (Nov 7, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Nov 6, 2003 · Passed350–65
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Nov 6, 2003
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Nov 6, 2003
- Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting ActHouse · Nov 6, 2003
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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