H.R. 2423 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Jacob Wetterling, Megan Nicole Kanka, and Pam Lychner Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
H.R. 2423 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006), the Jacob Wetterling, Megan Nicole Kanka, and Pam Lychner Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, was introduced on May 18, 2005, sponsored by Mark Foley with 86 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
- May 18, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 86
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Jacob Wetterling, Megan Nicole Kanka, and Pam Lychner Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act or the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act - Repeals existing provisions governing state registration programs for persons convicted of a criminal offense against a minor or of a sexually violent offense.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
Sponsor
Mark Foley (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 59 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 18, 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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