H.R. 6620 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012
H.R. 6620 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Nov 30, 2012, sponsored by Trey Gowdy with 3 co-sponsors.
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
- Nov 30, 2012
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 112-257
What it does
Former Presidents Protection Act of 2012 - Amends the federal criminal code to eliminate certain limitations on the length of Secret Service protection for former Presidents and their spouses and children.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trey Gowdy (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 30, 2012
- Passed the HouseDec 5, 2012
- Passed the SenateDec 28, 2012
- Sent to the President2013
- Became lawJan 10, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-257. (Jan 10, 2013)
More bills from Trey Gowdy in the 112th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 112th Congress
- H.R. 514: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011
- S. 1103: A bill to extend the term of the incumbent Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- H.R. 2944: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2011
- H.R. 3421: Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act
- H.R. 3801: Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 347: Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011
- H.R. 4119: Border Tunnel Prevention Act of 2012
- H.R. 4223: SAFE DOSES Act
- H.R. 6189: Reporting Efficiency Improvement Act
- H.R. 6063: Child Protection Act of 2012
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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