S. 5230 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Billy's Law
S. 5230 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Dec 8, 2022, sponsored by Christopher Murphy with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 8, 2022
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-327
What it does
Billy's Law or the Help Find the Missing Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to maintain the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) consistent with its existing purpose and structure. NamUs is a national information clearinghouse and resource center for cases involving missing persons and unidentified or unclaimed remains.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher Murphy (D-CT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2022
- Passed the SenateDec 8, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 14, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-327. (Dec 27, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 14, 2022 · Passed422–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Billy’s LawHouse · Dec 14, 2022
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- H.R. 2630: Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- S. 937: COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
- H.R. 1652: VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
- H.R. 1002: DEBAR Act of 2021
- H.R. 1899: Ensuring Compliance Against Drug Diversion Act of 2021
- S. 921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
- S. 1502: COPS Counseling Act
- S. 1511: Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021
- S. 854: Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
- H.R. 55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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