US HB1990 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 23-10)
Status: Introduced on April 21 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-05-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program of 2009 - Directs the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of the routine issuance of Oleoresin Capsicum spray (pepper spray) to staff. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on an evaluation of such pilot program and on tools to improve officer safety in federal prisons.

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Title

Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-05-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
2009-04-21 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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