To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to purchase the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 4093

Introduced

Nov 17, 2009

Latest Action

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

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Cosponsors

Topics

Building construction Caribbean area Correctional facilities and imprisonment Crime and Law Enforcement Cuba Detention of persons Illinois Land transfers Latin America Military facilities and property Terrorism

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Summary

Authorizes the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to purchase the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois.

Prohibits the use of any funds authorized by this Act to transfer any enemy combatant from the Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the Thomson Correctional Center or to build, modify, or enhance Thomson Correctional Center or any other facility in Illinois to house any such enemy combatant.

Actions

Jan 4, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov 17, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 17, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2782)
Nov 17, 2009

Introduced in House

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