3.0.0 2076 2023-03-22T18:24:45Z 2023-03-22T18:24:45Z House H HR 2011-06-01 112 From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. GOWDY:H.R. 2076.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 3, of the Constitution[Page H3870]]]> ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2011-11-17T23:59:30Z Markup by 2011-11-17T16:44:25Z Referred to 2011-09-13T17:25:04Z hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee Referred to 2011-07-11T13:18:29Z Reported by 2011-07-29T18:01:29Z Markup by 2011-07-20T18:54:19Z Referred to 2011-06-01T14:01:15Z H. Rept. 112-186 Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 112 1793 S 2012-12-18 Held at the desk. 17:40:35 Identical bill CRS Related bill House 2013-01-14 Became Public Law No: 112-265. President E40000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-14 Became Public Law No: 112-265. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-14 Signed by President. President E30000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-14 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-03 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2013-01-03 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2013-01-01 23:15:56 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. ResolvingDifferences H41931 2 House floor actions 2013-01-01 23:15:55 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H7560; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/31/2012 H7491-7492) ResolvingDifferences H41610 2 House floor actions 2013-01-01 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H7560; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 12/31/2012 H7491-7492) NotUsed 19500 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-31 11:44:57 At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn. ResolvingDifferences H40141 2 House floor actions 2012-12-31 11:24:47 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2076. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2012-12-31 11:24:23 Mr. Gowdy moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7491-7495) ResolvingDifferences H40140 2 House floor actions 2012-12-18 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2012-12-17 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-17 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-17 Senate The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089; text: CR S8089) Floor 2012-12-17 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8089) Floor 2011-11-17 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236. Calendars 2011-11-17 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 2011-11-17 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress ssju00 Judiciary Committee 2011-11-17 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. Committee 2011-09-13 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral 2011-09-12 18:56:44 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2011-09-12 18:56:43 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 9 (Roll no. 699). (text: CR H6046) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 699 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll699.xml House 112 2011-09-12T22:56:43Z 1 2011-09-12 18:56:43 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 9 (Roll no. 699).(text: CR H6046) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 699 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2011/roll699.xml House 112 2011-09-12T22:56:43Z 1 2011-09-12 18:38:30 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6050-6051) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-12 16:10:38 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2011-09-12 16:03:18 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2076. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-12 16:03:14 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6046-6047) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2011-09-12 16:02:14 Mr. Gowdy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2011-07-29 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 121. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00121 2011-07-29 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-186. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2011-07-29 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-186. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2011-07-20 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2011-07-20 hsju00 Judiciary Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2011-07-11 hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Committee 2011-06-01 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2011-06-01 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2011-06-01 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress G000566 Rep. Gowdy, Trey [R-SC-4] Trey Gowdy R SC 4 N C001076 Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] Jason Chaffetz R UT 3 2011-07-15 False R000593 Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-12] Dennis Ross R FL A. 12 2011-07-20 False J000032 Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON LEE D TX 18 2011-07-20 False Public Law 112-265 Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Law enforcement administration and funding Violent crime Crime and Law Enforcement 00 2011-06-01 Introduced in House 2011-07-18T20:10:56Z Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG) and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision, to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in venues such as schools, colleges, universities, nonfederal office buildings, malls, and other public places, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Defines "mass killings" as three or more killings in a single incident.

Authorizes the AG to pay rewards up to $3 million (currently, $2 million), subject to exceptions, pursuant to public advertisements for assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Allows funds available to the AG for the FBI for detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States to be used to deploy tactical response, command and control, and other crisis-management assets of the FBI, as appropriate. Requires any such conduct or assistance to be presumptively within the scope of federal office or employment.

]]> 17 2011-07-29 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2011-10-06T20:16:56Z Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG) and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision, to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in venues such as schools, colleges, universities, nonfederal office buildings, malls, and other public places, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Defines "mass killings" as three or more killings in a single incident.

Authorizes the AG to pay rewards up to $3 million (currently, $2 million), subject to exceptions, pursuant to public advertisements for assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Allows funds available to the AG for the FBI for detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States to be used to deploy tactical response, command and control, and other crisis-management assets of the FBI, as appropriate. Requires any such conduct or assistance to be presumptively within the scope of federal office or employment.

]]> 36 2011-09-12 Passed House amended 2011-10-27T12:46:14Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 29, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG) and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision, to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in venues such as schools, colleges, universities, nonfederal office buildings, malls, and other public places, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Defines "mass killings" as three or more killings in a single incident.

Authorizes the AG to pay rewards up to $3 million (currently, $2 million), subject to exceptions, pursuant to public advertisements for assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Allows funds available to the AG for the FBI for detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States to be used to deploy tactical response, command and control, and other crisis-management assets of the FBI, as appropriate. Requires any such conduct or assistance to be presumptively within the scope of federal office or employment.

]]> 01 2011-11-17 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2011-12-29T17:49:29Z Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG) and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision, to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in venues such as schools, colleges, universities, nonfederal office buildings, malls, and other public places, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Defines "mass killings" as three or more killings in a single incident.

Authorizes the AG to pay rewards up to $3 million (currently, $2 million), subject to exceptions, pursuant to public advertisements for assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Allows funds available to the AG for the FBI for detection, investigation, and prosecution of crimes against the United States to be used to deploy tactical response, command and control, and other crisis-management assets of the FBI, as appropriate. Requires any such conduct or assistance to be presumptively within the scope of federal office or employment.

]]> 35 2012-12-17 Passed Senate amended 2013-01-04T17:22:52Z

Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision, to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in a place of public use, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Defines "mass killings" as three or more killings in a single incident.

Authorizes the AG to pay rewards of up to $3 million (currently, $2 million), subject to exceptions, for assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision and through deployment of the Secret Service or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in a place of public use, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Requires that any assistance provided under this Act be presumed to be within the scope of federal office or employment.


]]> 49 2013-01-14 Public Law 2013-04-22T20:41:26Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 17, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 - Authorizes the Attorney General (AG), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision, to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in a place of public use, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Defines "mass killings" as three or more killings in a single incident.

Authorizes the AG to pay rewards of up to $3 million (currently, $2 million), subject to exceptions, for assistance to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), at the request of an appropriate law enforcement official of a state or political subdivision and through deployment of the Secret Service or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), to assist in the investigation of violent acts and shootings occurring in a place of public use, and in the investigation of mass killings and attempted mass killings.

Requires that any assistance provided under this Act be presumed to be within the scope of federal office or employment.

]]> Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 Display Title Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 Short Titles as Reported to House Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 H House Short Titles as Reported to Senate Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 S Senate Short Titles as Passed House Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 Short Titles as Introduced Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2011 Official Title as Introduced To amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the statutory authority for the longstanding practice of the Department of Justice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes, and for other purposes. 3342 112 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2022-02-03T06:02:17Z 2012-12-17 Amendment SA 3342 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 3342 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/112th-congress/senate-amendment/3342 W000802 Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] Sheldon Whitehouse D RI 2012-12-17T05:00:00Z 2012-12-17T05:00:00Z Senate 112 HR House H 2076 Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012 2023-03-22T18:24:45Z 6 2012-12-17 0 Senate Amendment SA 3342 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2012-12-17 0 Senate Amendment SA 3342 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Whitehouse. (consideration: CR S8089; text: CR S8089) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2012-12-17 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3342 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Whitehouse.(consideration: CR S8089; text: CR S8089) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-17 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3342 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2012-12-17 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2076enr/xml/BILLS-112hr2076enr.xml Engrossed Amendment Senate 2012-12-17T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2076eas/xml/BILLS-112hr2076eas.xml Reported to Senate 2011-11-17T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2076rs/xml/BILLS-112hr2076rs.xml Referred in Senate 2011-09-13T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2076rfs/xml/BILLS-112hr2076rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2011-09-12T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2076eh/xml/BILLS-112hr2076eh.xml Reported in House 2011-07-29T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2076rh/xml/BILLS-112hr2076rh.xml Introduced in House 2011-06-01T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-112hr2076ih/xml/BILLS-112hr2076ih.xml 2013-01-15T04:59:59Z Public Law 2013-01-14 Became Public Law No: 112-265. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.