To prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and to prohibit the Department of Justice from siting a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 3691

Introduced

Dec 8, 2003

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Building construction Crime and Law Enforcement Detention of persons Land transfers Maryland Prisons Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Summary

Prohibits: (1) the Office of Federal Detention Trustee of the Department of Justice from expending any funds for the construction of, or the solicitation of construction proposals for, any Federal detention center; and (2) the Attorney General from constructing or acquiring any property or facilities in Maryland to be used as a detention center or Federal prison.

Actions

Jan 15, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 8, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 8, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2468)
Dec 8, 2003

Introduced in House

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