H.R. 347 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
H.R. 347 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Jan 19, 2011, sponsored by Thomas J. Rooney with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 19, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-98
What it does
Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011 [sic] - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the prohibition against entering restricted federal buildings or grounds to impose criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly enters any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Thomas J. Rooney (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 19, 2011
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2011
- Passed the SenateFeb 6, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentMar 1, 2012
- Became lawMar 8, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-98. (Mar 8, 2012)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Feb 27, 2012 · Passed388–3 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 28, 2011 · Passed399–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement ActHouse · Feb 28, 2011
- Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011House · Feb 27, 2012
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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