United States 112th Congress Status: Died

HR 74 — Private Prison Information Act of 2011

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

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Private Prison Information Act of 2011 - Requires each nongovernmental entity or state or local governmental entity that has an agreement with any federal agency to incarcerate or detain federal prisoners in a non-federal prison or correctional facility to comply with all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements, including the duty to release information about the operation of a non-federal prison or correctional facility and the applicability of exceptions and exemptions under such Act.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 5 U.S.C. § 552

Action History

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

  • Sheila Jackson-Lee · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Sheila Jackson-Lee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 74 do?
Private Prison Information Act of 2011 - Requires each nongovernmental entity or state or local governmental entity that has an agreement with any federal agency to incarcerate or detain federal prisoners in a non-federal prison or correctional facility to comply with all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requirements, including the duty to release information about the operation of a non-federal prison or correctional facility and the applicability of exceptions and exemptions under such Act.
Who sponsors HR 74?
HR 74 is sponsored by Sheila Jackson-Lee.
What is the current status of HR 74?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 74?
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