HR 1990 · 111th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-04-21· Sponsored by Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2009-05-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program of 2009 - Directs the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a pilot program to determine the effectiveness of the routine issuance of Oleoresin Capsicum spray (pepper spray) to staff. Directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on an evaluation of such pilot program and on tools to improve officer safety in federal prisons.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans
Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12]PA
Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]SD
Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]OK
Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]PA
Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]NJ
Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]AZ
Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]OK
Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]OR
Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]OK
Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]FL
Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13]NC
Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1]AZ
Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]OK
Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]PA
Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]AR
Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8]IN
Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]AR
Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]TX
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-25]TX
Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]NY