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Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-2| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2018
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018 This bill revises the criminal prohibition on the shipment, transport, possession, or receipt of a biological agent or toxin by a restricted person. Specifically, it updates references to the lists of agents and toxins covered by the prohibition.

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Timeline
Dec 3, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7821)
Dec 18, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7821)
Dec 18, 2018
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7820-7821)
Dec 18, 2018
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7820-7821)
Dec 19, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2018
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2018
Held at the desk.
  • December 3, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7821)


  • December 18, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7821)


  • December 18, 2018
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7820-7821)


  • December 18, 2018
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7820-7821)


  • December 19, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2018
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2018
    Held at the desk.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7326: To amend section 175b of title 18, United States Code, to correct a scrivener's error.
Chemical and biological weaponsEmergency medical services and trauma careHazardous wastes and toxic substancesTerrorism

Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018

USA115th CongressS-2| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2018
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018 This bill revises the criminal prohibition on the shipment, transport, possession, or receipt of a biological agent or toxin by a restricted person. Specifically, it updates references to the lists of agents and toxins covered by the prohibition.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 3, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 18, 2018
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7821)
Dec 18, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7821)
Dec 18, 2018
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7820-7821)
Dec 18, 2018
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7820-7821)
Dec 19, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2018
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2018
Held at the desk.
  • December 3, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 18, 2018
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7821)


  • December 18, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7821)


  • December 18, 2018
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7820-7821)


  • December 18, 2018
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7820-7821)


  • December 19, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2018
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2018
    Held at the desk.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7326: To amend section 175b of title 18, United States Code, to correct a scrivener's error.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Chemical and biological weaponsEmergency medical services and trauma careHazardous wastes and toxic substancesTerrorism