To exempt juveniles from the requirements for suits by prisoners, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Mary Scanlon
Sponsor. Representative for Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district. Democrat.
Last Updated: Jun 18, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Introduced on Feb 11, 2021
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on February 11, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
The House Majority Leader indicated on Jun 18, 2021 that this bill may be considered in the week ahead.
1 Cosponsor (1 Republican)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“the weekly leader: friday, june 18, 2021”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on Jun 18, 2021
History
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Sep 21, 2020
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Jun 18, 2021
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On House Schedule
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Jun 18, 2021
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Text Published
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H.R. 961 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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