S. 744 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
S. 744 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Mar 12, 2019, sponsored by Chuck Grassley with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-31
What it does
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 This bill revises the criminal prohibition on the shipment, transport, possession, or receipt of a biological agent or toxin by a restricted person. Specifically, it updates references to the lists of agents and toxins covered by the prohibition.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 16, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 10, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2019
- Became lawJul 25, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-31. (Jul 25, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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