HR 884 · 96th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Corrections Construction and Program Development Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15]· 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 House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Corrections Construction and Program Development Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to State and local governments for up to 75 percent of the cost of projects to: (1) acquire, construct, or improve correctional facilities; or (2) improve programs and practices in correctional facilities. Authorizes appropriations of $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 and $350,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 for such purposes.…

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