S. 3191 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
S. 3191 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 10, 2018, sponsored by Doug Jones with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 10, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 115-426
What it does
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 This bill requires the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to: (1) establish a collection of civil rights cold case records; (2) prepare and publish the subject guidebook and index to the collection; and (3) establish criteria for transmitting copies of civil rights cold case records to NARA, to include required metadata.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Doug Jones (D-AL). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 10, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawJan 8, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-426. (Jan 8, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed376–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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