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S 1414 99th Congress Senate

A bill to provide additional funding and authority for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in order to improve the counterterrorist capabilities of the Bureau.

Introduced: August 1, 1985 See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security AuthorizationCrime and Law EnforcementCrime preventionDepartment of Justice
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Economics and Public FinanceFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Federal aid to law enforcement agenciesFederal-local relationsFederal-state relationsGovernment Operations and PoliticsInternational AffairsLocal and Municipal GovernmentState financeStatesTerrorism
This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 25, 1985
Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.
Jul 19, 1985
Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department.
Jul 19, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Security and Terrorism.
Jul 10, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jul 10, 1985
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action September 25, 1985

Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Justice Department.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to carry out counterterrorism activities, including the purchase of additional vehicles.

Authorizes the Attorney General to pay in advance for expenses arising out of contractual and reimbursable agreements with State and local law enforcement agencies while engaged in cooperative activities related to terrorism.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1414: A bill to provide additional funding and authority for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in order to improve the counterterrorist capabilities of the Bureau.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-S-1414/
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