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H.R. 5143 (111th)

National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010

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Introduced

27 April 2010

Last action

5 August 2010 · Introduced

Status

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

Sponsors

Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Marcia Fudge, Thomas Rooney, Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Earl Blumenauer, JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], LAMAR SMITH, Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Gwen Moore, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Anna Eshoo, Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13], Jackie Speier, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]

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Summary

National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010 - Establishes the National Criminal Justice Commission. Directs the Commission to: (1) review all areas of the criminal justice system, including federal, state, local, and tribal governments' criminal justice costs, practices, and policies; (2) make findings regarding such review and recommendations for changes to prevent, deter, and reduce crime and violence, reduce recidivism, improve cost-effectiveness, and ensure the interests of justice at every step of the criminal justice system; (3) consult with government and nongovernment leaders, including the United States Sentencing Commission; and (4) submit a final report on its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Congress, the President, and state, local, and tribal governments and make such report available to the public. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Commission should work toward unanimously supported findings and recommendations.

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Timeline

  1. 27 April 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 June 2010

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 July 2010

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 27 July 2010

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6129-6131)

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 July 2010

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6129-6131)

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 July 2010

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5143.

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 July 2010

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6129-6133)

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 July 2010

    Floor

    Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 28 July 2010

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 5 August 2010

    Introduced

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

    Source: Calendars

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