H.R.6547 - Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require criminal background checks for school employees. as introduced.
  • Short: Protecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act as introduced.

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Dec 17thReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Dec 17thIntroduced in House
Dec 21stDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6547.
Dec 21stConsidered under suspension of the rules.
Dec 21stMr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 21stAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 21stConsidered as unfinished business.
Dec 21stOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 314 - 20 (Roll no. 663).
Dec 21stMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 22ndReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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