H.R. 5773 (109th): Child Fingerprints Safekeeping Act of 2006

Introduced:
Jul 12, 2006 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Mark Foley [R-FL16]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 12, 2006, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 12, 2006
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To require the Attorney General to establish and implement a program to make grants to States for fingerprinting programs for children.

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Text

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Last updated Jul 12, 2006.
3 pages

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7/12/2006--Introduced.
Child Fingerprints Safekeeping Act of 2006 - Directs the Attorney General to establish and implement a grant program for the voluntary fingerprinting of children. Permits release of such fingerprints only to a parent or guardian of the child.

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