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Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2851| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (18)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 20, 2019
Introduced in House
May 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticePersonnel records

Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2851| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2019
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.
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Timeline
May 20, 2019
Introduced in House
May 20, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 20, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (18)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticePersonnel records