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H.R.1900 / 107th Congress

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2001

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · May 17, 2001

Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2001 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to redesignate the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention as the Office of Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention. Eliminates the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.Authorizes the use of Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Block Grants for: (1) projects that provide treatment to juvenile offenders, including treatment for mental health problems and for juveniles who have experienced violence; (2) projects which provide for an assessment of, and individualized treatment plans for, incarcerated juveniles suspected to be in need of mental health services; (3) after-school programs for at-risk juveniles; (4) programs related to the establishment and maintenance of a school violence hotline; and (5) programs designed to reduce the unlawful acquisition and illegal use of guns by juveniles.Provides for grants to Indian tribes.Authorizes the Administrator of the Office to undertake specified activities regarding research, evaluation, technical assistance, and training, including providing training and technical assistance to mental health professionals and law enforcement personnel to address or promote the development, testing, or demonstration of promising or innovative models, programs, or delivery systems that address the needs of delinquent juveniles who are placed in secure detention or confinement or in non-secure residential placements.Specifies that materials produced, procured, or distributed both using funds appropriated to carry out the Act and for preventing hate crimes that result in acts of physical violence shall not recommend or require any action that abridges or infringes upon specified constitutionally protected rights.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R–PA

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Education and Workforce Committee
2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5750-5757)

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5750-5757)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1900.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5750-5764)

  7. Mr. Greenwood moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 107-203.

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 107-203.

  11. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 2.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Introduced in House

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