House Bill 1986
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1986
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
07/09/2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
07/09/2019
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-141.
06/12/2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/12/2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:28 PM