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S. 2950 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009

S. 2950 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2010, sponsored by Charles E. Schumer with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 25, 2010
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Public law
Public Law 111-143

What it does

Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act of 2009 - Amends the PROTECT Act to extend by 14 months the Child Safety Pilot Program (allowing certain volunteer organizations to obtain national and state criminal history background checks on their volunteers).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 25, 2010
  • Passed the SenateJan 25, 2010
  • Passed the HouseFeb 4, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentFeb 17, 2010
  • Became lawMar 1, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-143. (Mar 1, 2010)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2950 (111th Congress): Criminal History Background Checks Pilot…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-s-2950/criminal-history-background-checks-pilot-extension-act-of-2009 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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