HR-6691 : Still Just a Bill

Community Safety and Security Act of 2018

This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the definition of "crime of violence."

Specifically, it lists particular offenses that qualify as crimes of violence.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-09-12IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2018-09-07FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-09-07VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 152, 2 Present (Roll no. 393). (text: CR H7925-7926)House floor actions
2018-09-07FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2018-09-07FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6691.House floor actions
2018-09-07FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 6691 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 provides that at any time on the legislative day of September 13, 2018, it shall be in order for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV.House floor actions
2018-09-07FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1051. (consideration: CR H7925-7937)House floor actions
2018-09-06FloorRule H. Res. 1051 passed House.House floor actions
2018-09-05FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1051 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6691 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Section 2 provides that at any time on the legislative day of September 13, 2018, it shall be in order for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV.House floor actions
2018-08-31CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.House committee actions
2018-08-31IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2018-08-31IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Karen C. Handel [R] (GA-6)
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Chemical and biological weapons
  • Crimes against children
  • Crimes against property
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Fires
  • Human trafficking
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Sex offenses
  • Violent crime

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