Open Congress : Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security - Major Bill Actions

Bill Sent To President: S.231 A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.

July 22, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: S.231 A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.

2008-07-14T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006 levels through 2012.

July 14, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6064 National Silver Alert Act

2008-05-15T00:00:00Z

To encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6045 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2008

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program through fiscal year 2012.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5981 DNA Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs under the Justice For All Act of 2004, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5938 Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008

2008-05-01T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide secret service protection to former Vice Presidents, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5920 Electronic Life Safety and Security Systems Federal Background Check Act of 2008

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

To direct the Attorney General to establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety and security system installation and monitoring industry, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5898 Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

To authorize a grant program to help establish and improve State-administered notification systems to help locate missing individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related illnesses, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5863 Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by violent drug trafficking organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5869 Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

To authorize additional resources to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by violent drug trafficking organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5862 To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases.

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the reading of crime victims' rights in open court in criminal cases.

Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.77 A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2008.

2008-04-21T00:00:00Z

A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 2008.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5843 Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults

2008-04-17T00:00:00Z

To eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5782 Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement Act of 2008

2008-04-14T00:00:00Z

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide for reciprocity in regard to the manner in which nonresidents of a State may carry certain concealed firearms in that State.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5760 Child Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-04-10T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill Enacted: H.R.1593 Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the grant program for reentry of offenders into the community in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, to improve reentry planning and implementation, and for other purposes.

April 09, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-199.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.1593 Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention

2008-04-09T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.5722 International Megan's Law of 2008

2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

To mandate reporting requirements for convicted sex traffickers and other sex offenders intending to engage in international travel, to provide advance notice of convicted sex offenders who intend to travel outside the United States to the government of the country of destination, to prevent entry into the United States by any foreign sex offender, and for other purposes.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.1593 Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention

2008-04-07T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.R.5689 Smuggled Tobacco Prevention Act of 2008

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and title 18, United States Code, to deter the smuggling of tobacco products into the United States, and for other purposes.