HR 2851
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Justice
Personnel records
Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Introduced: May 20, 2019
Introduced by:
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Democratic
· Virginia
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt exchange of accurate records and information for employment-related purposes through the Federal Bureau of Investigation background check system.
DOJ must also report to Congress on all federal statutes, regulations, and policies providing employment restrictions and disqualifications based on criminal records.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Committees of jurisdiction
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