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H.R. 1556 106th Congress House

Prevention of School Violence Act of 1999

Official title: To establish a National Commission on the Prevention of School Violence.

Introduced: April 26, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced in House
Apr 26, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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 Latest action April 26, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prevention of School Violence Act of 1999 - Establishes the National Commission on the Prevention of School Violence.

Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the President and the Congress within one year after its first meeting. Terminates the Commission 60 days after such required report date.

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