Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Correctional personnel

Bill Enacted: H.R.5057 Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.

October 08, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-360.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.5057 Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.

October 08, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5057 Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.

September 30, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.5057 Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.

September 27, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6462 Jose Rivera Correctional Officer Protection Act

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

To require the Bureau of Prisons to provide stab-resistant personal body armor to all correctional officers of the Bureau, and to require such officers to wear such armor while on duty.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5674 Federal Correctional Workers Safety Act of 2008

2008-04-01T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide secure storage areas in prison facilities for employees authorized to carry a firearm.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5600 District of Columbia Court, Offender Supervision, Parole, and Public Defender Employees Equity Act of 2008

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

To permit nonjudicial employees of the District of Columbia courts, employees transferred to the Pretrial Services, Parole, Adult Probation, and Offender Supervision Trustee, and employees of the District of Columbia Public Defender Service to have periods of service performed prior to the enactment of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 included as part of the years of service used to determine the time at which such employees are eligible to retire under chapter 84 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5537 Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008

2008-03-05T00:00:00Z

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 with respect to juveniles who have committed offenses, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5057 Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008

2008-01-17T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3710 Office of Correctional Public Health Act of 2007

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Correctional Public Health.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3711 Wayne "Cotton" Morgan Bulletproof Vest Act of 2007

2007-10-01T00:00:00Z

To amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to eliminate the matching requirement for certain bulletproof armor vest purchases under the matching grant program for bulletproof armor vests.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3304 Police Security Protection Act

2007-08-01T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for law enforcement officers who purchase armor vests, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2980 Internet Police Protection Act of 2007

2007-07-10T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect individuals performing certain Federal and federally assisted functions, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1639 Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007

2007-06-18T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2645 Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007

2007-06-11T00:00:00Z

To amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to improve mental health and substance abuse treatment by providing grants for justice system personnel training, treatment pograms, and diversion programs, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2325 Court and Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 2007

2007-05-15T00:00:00Z

To provide adequate penalties for crimes committed against United States judges and Federal law enforcement officers, to provide appropriate security for judges and law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1890 Public Safety Act

2007-04-17T00:00:00Z

To ensure that the incarceration of inmates is not provided by private contractors or vendors and that persons charged with or convicted of an offense against the United States shall be housed in facilities managed and maintained by Federal, State, or local governments.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.264 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees.

2007-03-23T00:00:00Z

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1149 Justice for Public Safety Officers Act

2007-02-16T00:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect federally funded public safety officers.