HR 1990
111th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement officers
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2009
Introduced: April 21, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Apr 21, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 21, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program of 2009 - Directs the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of the routine issuance of Oleoresin Capsicum spray (pepper spray) to staff. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on an evaluation of such pilot program and on tools to improve officer safety in federal prisons.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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