S. 744 · 116th Congress
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
Law · 116-31 · Jul 25, 2019Key: what the circles and colors mean
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- Senate Introduced Mar 12, 2019
- Senate Passed May 16, 2019
- House Passed Jul 10, 2019
- President To the President Jul 15, 2019
- President Signed Jul 25, 2019
- Law Jul 25, 2019
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Jul 25, 2019
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
Latest action (Jul 25, 2019): Became Public Law No: 116-31.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 12, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Mar 12, 2019
- Senate Passed May 16, 2019
- House Passed Jul 10, 2019
- President To the President Jul 15, 2019
- President Signed Jul 25, 2019
- Law Jul 25, 2019
No recorded floor vote found.