Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Crime and law enforcement

Bill Introduced: S.Res.140 A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

2013-05-13T20:00:00Z

A resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.

Bill Introduced: S.903 Alien Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2013

2013-05-07T20:00:00Z

A bill to clarify State of residence requirements for aliens and nonimmigrant requirements for purposes of chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code.

Bill Introduced: S.901 State Witness Protection Act of 2013

2013-05-07T20:00:00Z

A bill to protect State and local witnesses from tampering and retaliation, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.876 Fire Police Fairness Act

2013-05-06T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers' death benefits to fire police officers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1828 Fire Police Fairness Act

2013-05-05T20:00:00Z

To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend public safety officers' death benefits to fire police officers.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1764 Ammunition Management for More Obtainability Act of 2013

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

To limit the amount of ammunition purchased or possessed by certain Federal agencies for a 6-month period.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.193 Supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

Supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.120 A resolution supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of, and services available to assist, victims and survivors of crime in the United States.

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A resolution supporting the mission and goals of 2013 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of, and services available to assist, victims and survivors of crime in the United States.

Bill Introduced: S.843 Ammunition Management for More Obtainability Act of 2013

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A bill to limit the amount of ammunition purchased or possessed by certain Federal agencies for a 6-month period.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1728 Enforce Existing Gun Laws Act

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

To repeal certain appropriations riders that limit the ability of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to administer the Federal firearms laws.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.117 A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

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

Bill Introduced: S.822 Effective Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2013

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A bill to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.115 A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

2013-04-24T20:00:00Z

A resolution commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, a native of Medford, Massachusetts, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1695 Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013

2013-04-23T20:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent unjust and irrational criminal punishments.

Bill Introduced: S.792 Explosive Materials Background Check Act

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

A bill to strengthen the enforcement of background checks with respect to the use of explosive materials.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.176 Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1690 Hazel's Law

2013-04-22T20:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to remove knowledge of age as an element of the offense for the sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1624 Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act of 2013

2013-04-17T20:00:00Z

To safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1635 National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy Act of 2013

2013-04-17T20:00:00Z

To establish the National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1605 National Commission on Mass Violence Act of 2013

2013-04-16T20:00:00Z

To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process.