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H.R. 1915 106th Congress House

Jennifer's Law

Official title: To provide grants to the States to improve the reporting of unidentified and missing persons.

Introduced: May 25, 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 8, 1999
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 7, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 7, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 4 (Roll no. 169).
Jun 7, 1999
Considered as unfinished business.
Jun 7, 1999
At 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.
Jun 7, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1915.
Jun 7, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3737-3739, H3741-3742)
Jun 7, 1999
Mr. Lazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 4, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
May 25, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 25, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3535)
May 25, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 7, 1999 House · vote #169 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 370–4 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 8, 1999

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Jennifer's Law - Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grant awards to enable States to improve the reporting of unidentified and missing persons. Authorizes appropriations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1915: Jennifer's Law. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1915/
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"H.R. 1915: Jennifer's Law." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1915/.
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H.R. 1915, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-1915/.
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