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H.R. 2851 (116th)

Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019

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Introduced

20 May 2019

Last action

26 June 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]

Subjects

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Summary

Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt exchange of accurate records and information for employment-related purposes through the Federal Bureau of Investigation background check system. DOJ must also report to Congress on all federal statutes, regulations, and policies providing employment restrictions and disqualifications based on criminal records.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 June 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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