Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 became law 135 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
IntroducedMar 12, 2019
Reported—
Passed one chamberMay 16, 2019
Passed bothJul 10, 2019
LawJul 25, 2019
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 50 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee - Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 19 of 426 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 458 words
- Subjects
- Chemical and biological weaponsEmergency medical services and trauma careHazardous wastes and toxic substancesTerrorism
- Latest action
- Jul 25, 2019: Became Public Law No: 116-31.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 116th H.R. 1986 Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 R · Reported
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]