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Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Legislative Progress
Introduced
May 20, 2019
Latest Action
June 26, 2019
Primary Sponsor
Robert C. "Bobby" ScottDemocratic(VA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
82pct
37d open
vs 9,062 other HR bills in the 116th — cohort avg 39d
Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt exchange of accurate records and information for employment-related purposes through the Federal Bureau of Investigation background check system. DOJ must also report to Congress on all federal statutes, regulations, and policies providing employment restrictions and disqualifications based on criminal records.
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Filing registrants (3)
2020 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Employment Background Checks H.R.2851 - Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Employment Background Checks H.R.2851 - Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · second_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
1. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act 2. S. 2468, Workers Right to Training Act 3. H.R. 6800, HEROES Act 4. H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act 5. H.R. 7025, Climate Smart Ports Act 6. S. 3884, Essential Transportation Employees Act
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Employment Background Checks H.R.2851 - Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Employment Background Checks H.R.2851 - Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
1. H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act 2. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act 3. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act 4. S. 2468, Workers Right to Training Act 5. S. 3548/H.R. 748, CARES Act
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
1. H.R. 3163/S. 2520, FY 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations 2. H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act 3. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act 4. H.R. 2500/S. 1790, National Defense Authorizations Act 5. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Employment Background Checks H.R.2851 - Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Railroad Retirement Board, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2019 · third_quarter · Trucking/Shipping
1. H.R. 3163/S. 2520, FY 2020 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations 2. S. 1439, Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act 3. H.R. 2440, Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act 4. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act 5. H.R. 2500/S. 1790, National Defense Authorizations Act 6. H.R. 2851, Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
-H.R.2410 Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2019. -S.1080 New Pathways Act. -H.R.2232 New Pathways Act. -HR2851 Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2019
Client expense: $18,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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