H.R. 1505 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Jessica Lunsford Act
H.R. 1505 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 6, 2005, sponsored by Ginny Brown-Waite with 107 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 107
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Jessica Lunsford Act - Amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act to direct that State procedures include a process under which the State mails a nonforwardable verification form at least twice a year to the last known address of the person required to register as a sexually violent offender, to be returned within ten days after receipt, with failure to return the form wi…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 80 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held. (Jun 9, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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