Prevent Terrorism from Entering our Prisons Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 17, 2015)
Prevent Terrorism from Entering our Prisons Act of 2015
This bill amends the federal criminal code to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to screen federal prison volunteers for known and suspected terrorist connections, using Federal Bureau of Investigation files and volunteers' social media accounts.
DOJ must take appropriate action if a volunteer's screening raises questions about terrorist connections.
What just happenedJan 15, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 17, 2015
- Jan 15, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Dec 17, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Dec 17, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 17, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House