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Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA) of 2010

Introduced: February 2, 2010 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Apr 26, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Feb 2, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 2, 2010

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA) of 2010 - Amends the federal criminal code to grant jurisdiction over and impose penalties on federal contractors and employees who commit certain crimes outside of the United States while employed by or accompanying any agency of the United States other than the Armed Forces. Sets forth the crimes under federal law that are covered by this Act.

Directs the Attorney General to: (1) assign personnel and resources through Investigative Units for Contractor and Employee Oversight to investigate allegations of criminal offenses by federal contractors and employees; and (2) report to Congress annually on the number of criminal cases received, investigated, and referred for prosecution. Grants the Attorney General principal authority for the enforcement of this Act.

What's happening now April 26, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Committees of jurisdiction 2