To amend section 175b of title 18, United States Code, to correct a scrivener's error.
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What legislators are saying
“House Judiciary Committee approves Ratcliffe, Rice bill to punish possession of deadly substances”
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Rep. John Ratcliffe [R-TX4]
(Sponsor)
on Jun 12, 2019
“Chairman Nadler Statement for Markup of H.R. 1986, the Effective Prosecution of Biological Toxins and Agents Act”
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Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY10]
on Jun 12, 2019
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Dec 17, 2018
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Earlier Version —
Introduced
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 7326 (115th). |
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Mar 28, 2019
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Introduced
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May 16, 2019
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Passed Senate (House next)
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Jun 12, 2019
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Ordered Reported
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Jul 10, 2019
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Identical Bill —
Passed House
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 744, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 1986. |
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Jul 25, 2019
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Identical Bill —
Enacted — Signed by the President
This activity took place on a related bill, S. 744, possibly in lieu of similar activity on H.R. 1986. |
H.R. 1986 is a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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