To extend the statute of limitations pursuant to state of emergency, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Oct 17, 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 13, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to require the tolling of any statutory limitation period for the prosecution, trial, or punishment of an offense in any district in which presidentially-declared major disaster or emergency authority is invoked: (1) during the period courts are closed pursuant to the emergency; and (2) for one year after court operations resume.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 3
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- Oct 17, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Sep 13, 2005Introduced in House
- Sep 13, 2005Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Sep 13, 2005Introduced in House
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