United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1153 — Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2011

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2011 - Requires the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, or the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to consult with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) before allowing any DOJ officer or employee to institute a prosecution of an alien in a United States District Court for a terrorist offense or to interrogate any such alien in a criminal investigation or prosecution of a terrorist offense.

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Action History

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

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1153 do?
Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2011 - Requires the Attorney General, Deputy Attorney General, or the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to consult with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense (DOD) before allowing any DOJ officer or employee to institute a prosecution of an alien in a United States District Court for a terrorist offense or to interrogate any such alien in a criminal investigation or prosecution of a terrorist offense.
Who sponsors HR 1153?
HR 1153 is sponsored by Lamar Smith (R).
What is the current status of HR 1153?
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 1153?
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