HR 816
105th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Arts, Culture, Religion
Boxing
Economics and Public Finance
Electric appliances
Equipment and supplies
Government spending
Motion pictures
Musical instruments
Physical education and training
Pornography
Prisoners
Prisoners' rights
Prisons
Science, Technology, Communications
Sports and Recreation
Television
Federal No Frills Prisons Act of 1997
Introduced: February 25, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 5, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Feb 25, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 25, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Federal No Frills Prisons Act of 1997 - Prohibits the use of Federal funds to provide in the Federal prison system in-cell television viewing (with an exception), viewing of R, X, or NC-17 rated motion pictures, instruction in certain fighting arts or equipment therefor, bodybuilding or weightlifting equipment, possession of coffee pots or heating elements, and use or possession of electric musical instruments.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1