HR-4909 : Still Just a Bill

Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing School Violence Act of 2018 or the STOP School Violence Act of 2018

This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise and reauthorize through FY2028 the Secure Our Schools grant program. This grant program provides grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to improve security, including the placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, at schools and on school grounds.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-03-15IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2018-03-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-03-14VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 10 (Roll no. 106). (text: CR H1559)House floor actions
2018-03-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1569)House floor actions
2018-03-14FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2018-03-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4909.House floor actions
2018-03-14FloorMr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-03-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1559-1566)House floor actions
2018-02-07CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.House committee actions
2018-01-30IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2018-01-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4]
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Crime prevention
  • Education programs funding
  • Educational facilities and institutions
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Health personnel
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Mental health
  • School administration
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Violent crime

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