H.R. 4894 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To provide for certain access to national crime information databases by schools and educational agencies for employment purposes, with respect to individuals who work with children.
H.R. 4894 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 7, 2006, sponsored by Jon Porter Sr. with 55 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 7, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Directs the Attorney General, upon a request of the chief executive officer of a state, to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases on public or private school employees, job applicants, or volunteers for positions involving work with or around children. Restricts the disclosure of information from such checks. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized release of such information.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Porter Sr. (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 54 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 7, 2006
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2006
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Aug 4, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 13, 2006 · Passed415–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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