CRIME related term(s) Espionage; Sexual Harassment
Addresses
New Imperialism—The Attack on World Tax Havens: Robert E. Bauman, E1868 [19OC]
State of the City of Grand Rapids, MI: John Logie, S1978-S1980 [30MR]
Supreme Court History, Decisions, and Changes: Senator Biden, S3971-S3974 [16MY]
27 Years of Roe v. Wade: Representative Schaffer, H1793-H1795 [5AP]
Witness to Life—Catholic Church and the Death Penalty: Roger Mahony, S7826-S7828 [27JY]
Affidavits
FBI knowledge and participation in illegal gambling and mob-related activities: Michael Terlecky, E2128-E2130 [5DE]
FBI misconduct in Youngstown, OH: James A. Kerchum, E955 [9JN]
Amendments
Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (S. Res. 329), S7250, S7280 [19JY]
Aviation: mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), S9770 [3OC], S11007 [25OC]
Children and youth: improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (S. 2272), S9293, S9326 [26SE]
Committee on Resources (House): report to U.S. Attorney on refusals to comply with subpoenas in investigation of the Project on Government Oversight (organization) relative to False Claims Act lawsuit against oil companies (H. Res. 657), H11385 [27OC]
Computers: establish a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting computer crimes (H.R. 2816), H12510 [15DE]
Courts: improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), S1753 [27MR]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), S2813 [13AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies (S. 1898), S11011 [25OC]
Drugs: establish grants for drug treatment alternatives to prison programs administered by State or local prosecutors (H.R. 4493), S11644 [6DE]
———treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (H.R. 2130), H55 [31JA]
Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (H.R. 5239), S10261, S10266 [11OC], H11575 [30OC]
Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 764), H121 [1FE]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1706, S1722, S1750, S1751 [27MR]
Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), S7938, S7944 [27JY]
Identification: prevent fraud (S. 2924), S11426, S11427, S11428 [31OC], S11941 [15DE], H12512 [15DE]
Law enforcement: facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (H.R. 4640), S11643, S11645 [6DE], H12031 [7DE]
———improve the quality and credibility of forensic science services for criminal justice purposes (S. 3045), S11148, S11185 [26OC]
———limit access to body armor by violent felons and facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies (S. 783), S11014 [25OC]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (S. 2413), S10154, S10155 [10OC]
Secret Service: clarify authority relative to former Presidents and families, events of national significance, threat assessment, subpoena issuance, and forfeiture of computers and other counterfeiting devices (H.R. 3048), S10546, S10593 [13OC], S11651 [6DE], H10872, H10873 [25OC]
Senate: return of certain treaties to the President (S. Res. 267), S10469, S10499 [12OC]
Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (S. Res. 272), S3271 [2MY]
Terrorism: enhance efforts to deter, prevent, thwart, and respond to international acts of terrorism against U.S. nationals and interests (S. 3205), S11538 [14NO]
———modify enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgements (S. 1796), S7925 [27JY]
U.S. Marshals Service: fund task forces to locate and apprehend fugitives in felony criminal cases and provide administrative subpoena authority (S. 2516), S7703, S7715, S7716 [26JY]
Victims: enhance rights and protections (S. 934), S2777 [13AP]
Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4654 [19JN]
———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (S. 2677), S5751 [23JN]
Analyses
Antitampering Act (S. 2105), S819 [24FE]
Encourage States To Incarcerate Individuals Convicted of Murder, Rape, or Child Molestation (H.R. 894): Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, H5752 [11JY]
Fugitive Apprehension Act (S. 2516), S3613 [8MY], S7717 [26JY]
Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act (H.R. 4489), H3571 [23MY]
Offender Reentry and Community Safety Act (H.R. 5563), E1959-E1961 [27OC]
Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Accountability and Rehabilitation Act (S. 254): Council of State Governments, H5751 [11JY]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, S7781 [27JY], H7631 [14SE]
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, S2131 [4AP], H10032 [17OC]
Parents Advisory Council on Youth Drug Abuse, H7216 [6SE]
Articles and editorials
Advice to Teenagers on Date Abuse, H1730 [4AP]
Aimee's Law, E1262 [18JY]
Amendment To Aid Victims Could Cause More Damage, S3181 [1MY]
Amid Race Profiling Claims, Asian-Americans Avoid Labs, H6074-H6076 [17JY]
Anti-Drug Folly—U.S. Aid Plan Would Raise Stakes in Colombian Conflict, S5500 [21JN]
At Columbine, Reflections on a Painful Past, S2320 [6AP]
ATF Firearms Prosecution Referrals Drop—Study Says Criminal Cases Have Fallen Since 1992, but Picked Up Last Year, S351 [7FE]
Austria Escapes Censure by Ending Secret Accounts, H4612 [19JN]
Battered Girlfriends Need Protection, Too, E1441 [11SE]
Biography of a Gun, S6106 [29JN]
Catholic Priest Murdered in His Mission Home, E1132 [28JN]
Christians in India Claim Bombing Is Part of Hate Campaign, E920 [9JN]
Christians in India Seek Help From Abroad, E1056 [20JN]
Clinton Accused in Smear—Tripp Lawyers Blame White House for Leak, S4941 [12JN]
Colombia Aid Bill Would Escalate a Failed Policy; Drugs—Treatment and Reducing Cocaine Consumption Is a Better Way To Go, S5500 [21JN]
Congress Must Act on Colombia, H1530 [29MR]
Constitutional Pandora's Box, S3253 [2MY]
Counsel Report on Whitewater Expected Soon, S8276 [8SE]
Counter-Drug Military Assistance for Colombia, S5500 [21JN]
Criminal Act—The Folly of a Victims' Rights Amendment, S3180 [1MY]
Cubin Goes Astray With Attack on Whistleblowers, H11388 [27OC]
Death Edict for the Guilty Only, S4682 [7JN]
Desperate Rhetoric From the N.R.A., E307 [14MR]
Differently Situated, S3251 [2MY]
Distorting Victims' Rights, S3180 [1MY]
Domestic Violence, in All Forms, Is the Leading Cause of Injury for Women Ages 15-44, S10222 [11OC]
Don't Democrats Believe in Democracy?, S350 [7FE]
Don't Victimize the Constitution, S2925 [26AP]
DoubleClick Exec Says Privacy Legislation Needn't Crimp Results, S794 [24FE]
Douglas Takes Bite Out of Award, S10404 [12OC]
Easy Access to Nation's Secrets Poses Security Threat, S4654 [7JN]
Ethics Law Hurts Probe, DOJ Says, S8573 [14SE]
FBI Agent Recants Testimony Against Los Alamos Scientist Lee, H9893 [12OC]
Felons Gain Access to the Nation's Secrets, S4652-S4654 [7JN]
Felon's Gun Charges Show Net Loophole—Police Say Suspect Was Able To Buy Parts On-Line, S748 [23FE]
Firearms Makers Win Dismissal of Lawsuits in 2 States, S354 [7FE]
Florida's Drug War—Looking Back—And Ahead, S7862 [27JY]
For Clinton's Last Act, E2219 [15DE]
Georgia Regulatory Agency To Lead Investigation Into Insurer's Rates for Black Customers, E2209 [15DE]
Guilt Trip, E784 [19MY]
Gun Deaths, Injuries on Decline—1997 Fatalities Were Lowest Since '60s—Many Reasons Cited, S350 [7FE]
House Mulls Rare Contempt Citation, H11389 [27OC]
I Did Not Have Leaks With That Newspaper—It's Not About Sex, E1250 [14JY]
Independent Counsel Overkill, S2789 [13AP]
Indian Human Rights Activists Chastise Politicians for Deteriorating Rule of Law, E1023 [15JN]
Inexplicable Neglect, S9249, S9259 [26SE], H8100 [26SE]
Innocent on Death Row, S4681, S4682 [7JN]
Into the Sunshine, H9892 [12OC]
Iverson's Bad Rap Is Well-Deserved, S9921 [5OC]
Joint Venture—When Pot's Prescribed, the High Way Leads to the Compassion Flower Inn, E1177 [30JN]
Judging a Judge's Judgment, E142 [15FE]
Justice Dept. Faces Unexpected Roadblocks Due to Ethics Rules, S8572 [14SE]
Liberals Have Second Thoughts on the Second Amendment, S351 [7FE]
``Life in Chaos'' Shaped Young Shooter, S1088 [2MR]
Misguided Bill, S3251 [2MY]
Nasty Work, S1674 [23MR]
National Rifle Association Takes Desperate New Tack, H1048 [15MR]
Nationally—Why Hate Crimes Are Different, S5335 [19JN]
New Looks at the Death Penalty, S4683 [7JN]
No Second Chances, E1262 [18JY]
``No Second Chances'' Bill Deserves Careful Congressional Consideration, E1262 [18JY]
No Victims in the Constitution, S3001 [27AP]
Not Again—Victim's Rights Don't Merit Constitutional Amendment, S3253 [2MY]
On Virginia's Death Row, S4683 [7JN]
One Less Option for Criminals—Salmon Bill Another Check on Killers, Rapists, E1262 [18JY]
Probe of Security Clearances Urged—Senator Says Contract Hirings Pose a Threat, S4651 [7JN]
Proposed Victims' Rights Amendment Is Misguided, S3252 [2MY]
Quality of Justice, S3251 [2MY]
Rebel Attacks on 2 Colombian Villages Kill 30, H1530 [29MR]
Reining in Robert Ray, S2789 [13AP]
Remembering a Man Who Had the Courage of His Convictions, S4416 [25MY]
Require Certainty Before Executing, S7820 [27JY]
Rights Group Reports Massacre in Chechnya, S709 [23FE]
Saving Colombia, S2655 [13AP]
Secret Agent Man—Fashion Photographer Scores Big Off Pals in the Narcotics Trade, E2155, E2157 [8DE]
See Don Jump, Jump, Don, Jump, H11389 [27OC]
Still Wanted, S2868 [25AP]
Stolen Children, S3683 [9MY]
Tailhook May Soil Choice for Pentagon's Mr. Clean, S131 [31JA]
Tax Free Millionaires—How the Super Rich Get Away Without Paying Any Taxes, H7620 [14SE]
Thoughts on Executions, S4681 [7JN]
Time for the House To Enact Aimee's Law, E1263 [18JY]
Times and Wen Ho Lee, H9883 [12OC]
Timing of Clinton's Visit, S2321 [6AP]
Tinkering Again, S2851 [25AP], S2924 [26AP]
To Be Safe, Start With the Driver, S4053 [17MY]
To Colombians, He Is the War on Drugs, E657 [4MY]
Traffickers' New Cargo—Naive Slavic Women, S10164-S10166 [11OC]
Two Churches Hit With Bomb Attacks in India, E1332 [27JY]
U.N. Chief in Kosovo Takes Stock of Tough Year, S7636 [26JY]
U.N. Official Warns of Losing the Peace in Kosovo, S7635 [26JY]
U.S. Announces a New Royalty System for Oil From Federal Land, H11389 [27OC]
Uncluttered Constitution, S3000 [27AP]
Victim Amendment Undoes Prior Work, S3252 [2MY]
Victims and the Constitution, S2923 [26AP]
Victims' Bill Seriously Flawed, S3180 [1MY]
Victims of Crime Don't Need Congress' Constitutional Meddling, S3002 [27AP]
Victims' Rights, S3253 [2MY]
Victims' Rights Bill Violates Others' Rights, S3181 [1MY]
Victims' Rights Plan That Goes Much Too Far, S3001 [27AP]
Victims' Rights—Leave the Constitution Alone, S2924 [26AP]
Villagers Tell of a Massacre in Colombia, With the Army Standing by, S6985 [14JY]
Wavering Senator Feeling Pressure on China Trade Bill, S8467 [13SE]
Wen Ho Lee's Problematic Polygraph, H9884 [12OC]
We're Not Executing the Innocent, E1063 [20JN]
When They Burned the Flag Back Home—Thoughts of a Former POW, S1786 [28MR], S1837 [29MR]
Why Didn't Bacon Get Fried?—The Pentagon's Anti-Tripp Leakers Get a Slap on the Wrist, and the Privacy Act a Slap in the Face, S4941 [12JN]
Wrong Approach—Federal Lawsuit Ignores Rights of Gun Makers, S349 [7FE]
Wrong Set of Rights, S3252 [2MY]
Wrong Way on Victims' Rights, S3002 [27AP]
Young Forgets Whistleblowers' Value, Risk, H11389 [27OC]
Bills and resolutions
Abbas, Mohammed: extradition to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 329), H3474 [19MY]
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 3660), H454 [15FE]
———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), consideration (see H. Res. 457), H1762 [4AP]
Aliens: expand civil asset forfeiture provisions relative to alien smuggling (see H.R. 3547), H49 [27JA]
Amateur Sports Illegal Gambling Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4284), H2337 [13AP]
Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (see S. Res. 329), S6015 [28JN] (see H. Res. 531), H5084 [23JN]
———resolution of Buenos Aires Yoga School investigation (see H. Res. 622), H9767 [11OC]
Armed Forces: provide that persons sentenced to life imprisonment by a court-martial may not be granted parole for at least 30 years (see H.R. 4231), H2121 [11AP]
Arts and humanities: exempt agreements relative to voluntary guidelines governing telecast material, movies, video games, Internet content, music lyrics from applicability of antitrust laws (see H.R. 5350), H8617 [2OC]
Aviation: increase civil penalties and criminal fines for violation of regulations prohibiting the transportation of chemical oxygen generators on passenger-carrying aircraft in air commerce (see H.R. 5445), H9767 [11OC]
———mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (see S. 2440), S2728 [13AP]
———prevent certain frauds involving aircraft or space vehicle parts (see H.R. 3862), H756 [8MR]
Biological weapons: enhance protections (see S. 3202), S10412 [12OC]
Bolivia: tribute to democracy and drug eradication efforts (see S. Res. 375), S10412 [12OC]
Business and industry: require employers to notify parents or guardians of employees under 18 or handicapped that an individual with a criminal record of violence is working at the same facility (see H.R. 4305), H2338 [13AP]
Capital punishment: ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence (see S. 2073), S613 [10FE] (see S. 2690), S4669 [7JN]
———prohibit the execution of pregnant women (see H.R. 4888), H6599 [19JY]
———reduce the risk that innocent persons may be executed (see H.R. 4078), H1405 [23MR] (see H.R. 4167), H1762 [4AP]
———temporary moratorium to ensure that defendants have adequate counsel and to allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence (see H.R. 3623), H340 [10FE] (see H.R. 4162), H1762 [4AP]
———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 2463), S2940 [26AP] (see S. 3048), S8585 [14SE] (see H.R. 5236, 5237), H7990 [21SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 278), H931 [13MR]
Census: limit penalties for refusing or neglecting to answer decennial census questions beyond those necessary for enumeration of the population (see H.R. 4154, 4158), H1674 [3AP] (see H.R. 4188), H1851 [5AP]
Children and youth: collection and dissemination of statistics on the number of newborn babies abandoned in public places (see H. Res. 465), H1957 [6AP]
———encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H. Res. 605), H8617 [2OC]
———enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 4045), H1163 [21MR]
———establish a national center on volunteer screening to reduce sexual and other types of abuse against children (see H.R. 4244), H2122 [11AP]
———establish national policy on youth development (see S. 3085), S8823 [20SE] (see H.R. 5250), H7990 [21SE]
———improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (see S. 2272), S1596 [22MR] (see H.R. 5369), H8735 [3OC]
———improve the quality and availability of training for judges, attorneys, and volunteers working in abuse and neglect courts (see S. 2271), S1596 [22MR]
———increase the age of persons considered to be minors relative to prohibiting the transportation of obscene materials (see H.R. 4147), H1628 [30MR]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), submit conference report and include Senate gun safety language (see S. Res. 276), S1512 [21MR]
———promote in-school personal safety programs for children (see H. Con. Res. 309), H2339 [13AP]
———recognize the rights of grandparents in cases of abduction of children by family members to foreign countries (see S. 2710), S4922 [9JN]
China, People's Republic of: apply certain measures in response to the illegal sale, transfer, or misuse of certain controlled goods, services, or technology (see S. 2645), S4460 [25MY] (see H.R. 4829), H5954 (see H.R. 4836), H5955 [12JY]
Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (see H. Res. 561), H6718 [20JY]
College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act: technical corrections (see S. 3276), S11762 [11DE]
Colleges and universities: enhance protections against fraud in the offering of financial assistance for a college education (S. 1455), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 407), H8061 [25SE]
———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 3619), H340 [10FE]
———require that registered sexually violent offenders provide notice of any attendance at higher education institutions (see H.R. 4407), H2770 [9MY]
Committee on Resources (House): report to U.S. Attorney on refusals to comply with subpoenas in investigation of the Project on Government Oversight (organization) relative to False Claims Act lawsuit against oil companies (see H. Res. 657), H11445 [27OC]
Computers: allow issuance of single order to trace computer crime in multiple jurisdictions and modify damage requirements, sentencing guidelines, and treatment of juveniles in computer crimes (see S. 2092), S799 [24FE]
———apply certain disclosure requirements to operators of Internet web sites (see H.R. 3770), H630 [1MR]
———combat hacking through enhanced law enforcement and protect privacy of computer users (see S. 2430), S2727 [13AP]
———encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to cyber security of critical infrastructure (see S. 3188), S10252 [11OC] (see H.R. 4246), H2238 [12AP]
———improve Internet security and protect against cyberterrorism (see S. 2448), S2728 [13AP] (see H. Con. Res. 285), H1077 [15MR]
———increase penalties for computer crimes and establish a National Commission on Cybersecurity (see S. 2451), S2728 [13AP]
———modify authority relative to the use of pen registers, trap and trace devices, and computer fraud activities (see H.R. 4347), H2410 [2MY]
———penalties for the placing of sexual explicit photographs on the Internet without the permission of the persons photographed (see H.R. 5462), H9900 [12OC]
———protection from unsolicited and unwanted e-mail (see S. 2542), S3916 [11MY]
———provide incentives for voluntary monitoring of electronic commerce sites (see H.R. 5673), H12531 [15DE]
Consumers: combat telemarketing and mass marketing fraud (see S. 3025), S8342 [11SE]
———prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product batch codes (see H.R. 4982), H7128 [26JY]
———provide penalties for the unauthorized placement of a writing with a consumer product (see H.R. 5393), H9010 [5OC]
Contracts: end taxpayer support of Federal contractors against whom repeated civil judgments or criminal convictions have been entered (see S. 3185), S10252 [11OC] (see H.R. 5439), H9767 [11OC]
Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (see S. 2908), S7477 [24JY] (see H.R. 5563, 5567), H11206 [26OC]
———eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (see S. 2318), S1884 [29MR]
———improve conditions for female inmates (see H.R. 3920), H997 [14MR]
———prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see S. 2927), S7656 [26JY]
———require pre-release drug testing of Federal prisoners (see S. 2008), S86 [26JA]
———substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons funding (see S. 2619), S4378 [24MY]
Courts: abolish Federal statute of limitations for sex offenses and assist States in reducing backlog of cases awaiting DNA analysis (see S. 3168), S9944 [5OC]
———assist States in reducing backlog of cases awaiting DNA analysis and make DNA testing available to certain convicted Federal and State offenders (see S. 2859), S6677 [13JY]
———establish a Federal drug court program (see S. 3191), S10411 [12OC]
———establish alternative sentencing procedures for certain nonviolent drug offenses (see H.R. 5608), H11716 [31OC]
———expand authority of magistrate judges (see S. 2875), S6841 [14JY]
———increase penalties on sexually violent offenders who fail to comply with registration and reporting requirements (see H.R. 4936), H6777 [24JY]
———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see S. 2280), S1671 [23MR] (see H.R. 4076), H1405 [23MR]
———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5433), H9634 [10OC]
———preclude the admissibility of certain confessions in criminal cases (see S. 2830), S6121 [29JN]
———provide a civil action for a minor injured by exposure to explicit sexual or violent material (see H.R. 5045), H7207 [27JY]
———provide civil legal assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault (see H.R. 4663), H4484 [14JN]
———provide criminal penalties for the harassment of victims of Federal offenses by the convicted offenders (see H.R. 4166), H1762 [4AP]
———provide double damages for malicious, frivolous, or vexatious suits against Federal law enforcement officers' surviving widows and widowers (see H.R. 4193), H1851 [5AP]
———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see S. 2390), S2526 [11AP] (see H.R. 4051), H1283 [22MR]
———provide standards for the enactment of Federal crimes and sunset those Federal crimes that do not meet such standards (see H.R. 4544), H3867 [25MY]
———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 5021), H7207 [27JY]
———treatment of the interception of electronic communications (see H.R. 5018), H7206 [27JY]
———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (see S. 2317), S1884 [29MR]
CPSC: increase civil and criminal penalties imposed against companies that fail to report information on defective or dangerous products (see S. 2820), S6121 [29JN] (see H.R. 4586), H3924 [6JN]
Customs Service: detention and searches of travelers (see H.R. 4001), H1118 [16MR]
———prohibit use of racial and other discriminatory profiling in connection with searches and detentions of individuals (see S. 2393), S2526 [11AP]
Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate (see S. Res. 345), S7840 [27JY] (see S. Res. 374), S10412 [12OC]
DEA: funding to assist State and local efforts to clean up methamphetamine laboratories (see S. Res. 291), S2728 [13AP]
———reimburse expenses incurred to remediate methamphetamine laboratories (see S. 2780), S5735 [23JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend time period for filing complaints by growers for economic losses due to fradulent fruit and vegetable inspections at Hunts Point Terminal Market, Bronx, NY (see H.R. 4965), H7127 [26JY]
Dept. of Defense: ensure that reporters of suspected child abuse on military installations may submit reports anonymously (see H.R. 3587), H253 [8FE]
———establish grant program to assist States and local governments in improving their ability to prevent and respond to domestic terrorism (see H.R. 3553), H89 [31JA]
Dept. of Energy: investigation of missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, addressing of agency security issues, and determination of accountability for security lapses (see H. Res. 534), H5240 [27JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 4443), H2966 [11MY]
Dept. of Justice: appointment of an independent counsel to investigate whether officials from the People's Republic of China tried to illegally influence the 1996 Presidential election (see H.R. 5161), H7502 [12SE]
———establish Bureau of Immigration Services and the Bureau of Immigration Enforcement (see H.R. 3918), H997 [14MR]
———establish or expand existing community prosecution programs for gun-related crimes (see H.R. 4456), H3049 [15MY]
———establish the Violence Against Women Office (see H.R. 4848), H6051 [13JY]
———make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs (see S. 2061), S613 [10FE] (see H.R. 4178), H1763 [4AP]
———pilot program to establish methamphetamine incident response and training teams for drug emergency areas (see H.R. 3675), H509 [16FE]
———provide grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to assist law enforcement in locating missing adults (see S. 2065), S613 [10FE]
———reform process by which the Office of the Pardon Attorney investigates and reviews potential exercises of executive clemency (see S. 2042), S538 [9FE] (see H.R. 3626), H340 [10FE]
———require Attorney General to acquire data on prejudiced based gender-motivated crimes (see H.R. 4317), H2338 [13AP]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (see S. 2460), S2865 [25AP]
District of Columbia: waive congressional review of local legislation reforming the current child welfare system (see H.R. 5537), H11193 [25OC]
Drug abuse: combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers (see S. 2612), S4297 [23MY]
Drug-Free Communities Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5427), H9634 [10OC]
Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (see H.R. 4802), H5655 [29JN]
———combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of methamphetamine (see H.R. 4248), H2238 [12AP]
———establish grants for drug treatment alternatives to prison programs administered by State or local prosecutors (see S. 3124), S9381 [27SE] (see H.R. 4493), H3412 [18MY]
———facilitate environmental cleanup caused by the manufacture of methamphetamines and impose new monetary fines for the manufacture and trafficking of methamphetamines (see H.R. 5589), H11445 [27OC]
———prevent abuse of inhalants (see H.R. 4565), H3868 [25MY]
———protect children from drug traffickers (see H.R. 5312), H8405 [27SE]
———treatment of controlled substances (see H.R. 5326), H8406 [27SE]
Ecology and environment: increase civil penalties on entities that have previously violated environmental laws or in cases of catastrophic events (see S. 2934), S7656 [26JY] (see H.R. 5077), H7209 [27JY]
Education: increase use of school resource officers by local educational agencies (see H.R. 3827), H641 [2MR]
———permit certain incarcerated students to receive Pell Grant awards (see H.R. 5632), H11927 [14NO]
Entertainment industry: develop, use, and enforce a system for labeling violent content in audio and visual media products and services (see S. 2497), S3258 [2MY]
Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (see H.R. 5239), H7990 [21SE]
Fair Justice Agency: establish (see H.R. 4105), H1476 [28MR]
Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 764), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 245), H165 [1FE]
———enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to an available shelter (see S. 3110), S9267 [26SE]
———issue special postage stamps to fund domestic violence programs (see S. 2044), S538 [9FE] (see H.R. 4659), H4484 [14JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence and its effects (see H.R. 5262), H7991 [21SE]
FBI: provide a temporary alternative to fingerprint-based background checks to allow time to implement a national fingerprint-based system accessible by youth serving organizations (see H.R. 4424), H2966 [11MY]
Federal aid programs: provide housing assistance to domestic violence victims (see S. 2112), S867 [28FE]
Federal Internet Crimes Against Children Computer Training Facility: establish (see H.R. 3871), H920 [9MR]
Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering: support for the task force and the public identification of noncooperative jurisdictions in combating international money laundering (see H. Res. 495), H2606 [4MY]
Firearms: add certain firearms related crimes to the list of crimes giving rise to a presumption of dangerousness for purposes of hearings on the release of defendants before trial (see H.R. 4220), H2012 [10AP]
———ban import of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, promote safe storage and use of handguns by consumers, and extend criminal background checks to gun shows (see H.R. 4009), H1118 [16MR]
———encourage States to make mental health information available to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 3264), S11374 [30OC]
———enhance the enforcement of gun dealer laws (see S. 2310), S1883 [29MR]
———enhance the enforcement of gun violence laws (see S. 2338), S1986 [30MR] (see H.R. 4066), H1284 [22MR]
———implement a system of licensing purchasers and a record of sale system (see S. 2525), S3692 [9MY]
———increase penalties for possessing or using a firearm in the commission of a crime and require juveniles possessing or using a firearm to be tried as adults (see H.R. 3597), H254 [8FE]
———mandatory registration of handguns (see S. 2099), S799 [24FE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 3987), H1077 [15MR]
———prevent possession of firearms by certain violent juvenile offenders (see H.R. 5194), H7722 [18SE]
———prevent theft from commercial carriers (see H.R. 3563), H164 [1FE]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers and protect gun owner privacy and ownership rights (see S. 2270), S1596 [22MR]
———prohibit possession or transfer of easily concealable pistols known as ``pocket rockets'' (see H.R. 4876), H6469 [18JY]
———regulate the manufacture, assembly, shipment, or transportation of firearms or firearm parts (see S. 3043), S8501 [13SE]
———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all in the custody of Federal agencies and add ballistics testing to existing enforcement strategies (see S. 2324), S1884 [29MR] (see H.R. 4000), H1118 [16MR]
———require ballistics testing of all firearms that are most commonly used in crime and provide for compilation and use of ballistics information to curb the use of firearms in crime (see S. 2715), S5027 [13JN] (see H.R. 4150), H1674 [3AP]
Foreign aid: restrict assistance to countries with which the U.S. has an extradition treaty or is in negotiations to conclude an extradition treaty (see H.R. 4114), H1587 [29MR]
Foreign policy: encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims (see S. Res. 327), S5663 [22JN] (see H. Con. Res. 362), H5036 [22JN]
———provide for international debt relief and strengthen anticorruption measures and accountability at international financial institutions (see S. 3129), S9466 [28SE]
Foreign trade: authorizing appropriations for technical assistance to promote trade anti-corruption measures (see S. 2382), S2438 [7AP]
———investigate and prevent the unreported importation of ginseng products into the U.S. (see S. Res. 348), S8105 [6SE]
Gambling: establish panel to investigate illegal gambling on college sports and to recommend effective countermeasures (see S. 2050), S538 [9FE] (see H.R. 3800), H631 [1MR]
Government: lobbying with appropriated funds (see H.R. 4826), H5954 [12JY]
———report on progress in developing infrastructure assurance strategies and Dept. of Defense role in implementing such strategies and detecting information warfare programs (see S. 2702), S4820 [8JN]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (see S. Con. Res. 98), S1671 [23MR]
Hate crimes: increase penalties (see S. Con. Res. 120), S4669 [7JN] (see H. Con. Res. 347), H4035 [7JN]
Hazardous substances: detect, prevent, and minimize the consequences of accidental releases due to criminal activity and ensure public disclosure of information regarding hazardous chemicals and the potential for accidental releases (see H.R. 5623), H11812 [2NO]
Health: reduce paperwork and improve payment policies for services, and prevent fraud and abuse through health care provider education (see H.R. 5094), H7209 [27JY]
Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (see S. 2414), S2616 [12AP] (see S. 2449), S2728 [13AP]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 613), H9010 [5OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 149), S10252 [11OC]
———treatment of acts of torture committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 5325), H8406 [27SE]
Identification: prevent fraud (see S. 2328), S1986 [30MR] (see S. 2924), S7656 [26JY] (see H.R. 5299), H8199 [26SE]
———prevent fraud in consumer credit transactions and credit reports (see H.R. 4311), H2338 [13AP]
Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (see S. 2599), S4190 [18MY] (see H.R. 4489), H3412 [18MY]
———defer removal and detention of certain aliens awaiting trial on Federal or State criminal charges (see H.R. 3664), H454 [15FE]
———ensure no alien is removed, denied benefits, or otherwise deprived of liberty, based on evidence that is kept secret from the alien (see S. 3139), S9466 [28SE]
———Federal reimbursement for indirect costs of incarcerating illegal aliens and for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 4282), H2337 [13AP]
———make certain immigration consultant practices criminal offenses (see S. 3074), S8822 [20SE]
———prevent admission and other forms of relief to human rights abusers (see H.R. 5285), H8061 [25SE]
———prevent fraud and abuse in the granting of H-1B nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 4227), H2121 [11AP]
———require paid immigration consultants to be licensed and otherwise provide services in a satisfactory manner (see H.R. 5035), H7207 [27JY]
———restore fairness to immigration law (see S. 3120), S9381 [27SE] (see H.R. 4966), H7127 [26JY]
———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (see H.R. 4679), H4591 [15JN]
Immigration and Nationality Act: clarify provisions applicable to arrest, detention, and release of criminal aliens pending removal decisions (see H.R. 5379), H8799 [4OC]
———clarify special rule on continuous residence or physical presence status for certain criminal aliens (see H.R. 5378), H8799 [4OC]
———extend limitation on certain waivers to aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5377), H8799 [4OC]
———treatment of aliens who have committed crimes (see H.R. 5293), H8199 [26SE]
Increase the Peace Day: support (see H. Res. 507), H3474 [19MY]
Indonesia: prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor (see S. 2621), S4378 [24MY]
International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (see S. 2726), S5106 [14JN] (see H.R. 4654), H4484 [14JN]
Katie Poirier Abduction Emergency Fund: establish (see S. 2055), S612 [10FE]
Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (see S. Con. Res. 146), S10083 [6OC] (see H. Con. Res. 410), H8200 [26SE]
Law enforcement: allow post-conviction DNA tests, make grants to States to include samples in FBI Combined DNA Index System, and collect and analyze samples from certain offenders for FBI system (see H.R. 5000), H7206 [27JY]
———allow post-conviction DNA tests and facilitate the exchange by law enforcement agencies of DNA identification information on felony offenders (see S. 3130), S9466 [28SE]
———allow use of DNA testing by Federal prisoners (see H.R. 4980), H7128 [26JY]
———assist States and local governments in carrying out Safe Homes-Safe Streets programs (see S. 2482), S3023 [27AP]
———assist States and local governments with safe communities programs and combatting school violence (see H.R. 5218), H7932 [20SE]
———authorize appropriations for the prosecution of obscenity cases (see H.R. 4710), H4816 [21JN]
———ban the transfer and receipt of handguns or ammunition by persons subject to restraining orders (see H.R. 4778), H5435 [28JN]
———combat club drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse (see H.R. 4553), H3867 [25MY]
———combat international money laundering (see H.R. 3886), H920 [9MR]
———create an offense of solicitation or recruitment of persons in criminal street gang activity (see H.R. 5298), H8199 [26SE]
———develop and implement community policing and prosecutorial initiatives that address production, manufacture, distribution, importation, and use of illegal drugs (see S. 2850), S6574 [12JY]
———encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3927), H1075 [15MR]
———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for certain violent or obstructive conduct that is intended to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons seeking to operate animal enterprises (see H.R. 5429), H9634 [10OC]
———establish national prerelease warrant check system (see H.R. 4954), H7002 [25JY]
———facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (see H.R. 4640), H4220 [12JN]
———facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (see S. 3220), S10801 [19OC] (see S. 3252), S11252 [27OC]
———improve the quality and credibility of forensic science services for criminal justice purposes (see S. 3045), S8585 [14SE]
———inhibit the further intimidation of public officials within the U.S. (see S. 3094), S8941 [21SE] (see H.R. 4343), H2339 [13AP]
———prevent the entry by false pretenses to certain restricted areas and prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges (see H.R. 4827), H5954 [12JY]
———provide block grants (see H.R. 4999), H7206 [27JY]
———provide grants to law enforcement agencies to purchase firearms (see S. 3192), S10411 [12OC]
Law enforcement officers: authority of probation officers and pretrial services officers to carry firearms (see H.R. 4423), H2966 [11MY]
———clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (see S. 2413), S2616 [12AP] (see H.R. 4033), H1123 [20MR]
———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see S. 2256), S1512 [21MR] (see H.R. 3896), H921 [9MR]
———establish new pay rates and compensation schedules for Secret Service and U.S. Park Police officers (see H.R. 4880), H6469 [18JY]
———fund task forces to locate and apprehend fugitives in felony criminal cases and provide administrative subpoena authority (see S. 2761), S5555 [21JN]
———honor and recognize officers killed in the line of duty and daily risks and sacrifices of officers (see H. Res. 501), H3049 [15MY]
———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see S. 3221), S10801 [19OC] (see H.R. 4550), H3867 [25MY]
———provide that Federal officers who are convicted of a felony should be terminated from employment (see S. 2404), S2616 [12AP]
Medicare: combat fraud and abuse relative to partial hospitalization services (see H.R. 5449), H9767 [11OC]
———provide guidance to health care providers attempting to properly submit claims and target truly fraudulent activity for enforcement of billing regulations rather than inadvertent errors (see S. 3131), S9466 [28SE] (see H.R. 5200), H7722 [18SE]
———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 5246), H7990 [21SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal background checks for nursing facility workers (see S. 3066), S8759 [19SE]
Mexico: grant a temporary waiver of requirements relative to foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (see S. 3021), S8197 [7SE] (see S. Res. 366), S9861 [4OC] (see H.R. 5155), H7502 [12SE]
Migratory Bird Treaty Act: restore certain penalties (see S. 2472), S2940 [26AP] (see H.R. 4296), H2338 [13AP]
Money: combat international money laundering and protect the U.S. financial system (see S. 2972), S7839 [27JY]
———combat money laundering (see H.R. 4695), H4783 [20JN]
Montana: designate certain counties as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas and authorize funding for drug control activities in those areas (see S. 2238), S1392 [9MR]
Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for failure to recall and knowingly distributing defective vehicles or parts (see S. 3070), S8759 [19SE]
———impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products (see S. 3012), S8105 [6SE] (see H.R. 5154), H7502 [12SE] (see H.R. 5190), H7651 [14SE]
———make it illegal to sell tires which are the subject of a recall (see H.R. 5332), H8468 [28SE]
———prohibit operation with drugs or alcohol in the body of the driver at a land border port of entry (see H.R. 4329), H2339 [13AP]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: expand purpose to cover individuals aged 18 through 21 (see S. 2064), S613 [10FE]
National Center for Rural Law Enforcement: funding (see S. 3009), S8105 [6SE]
National Community Antidrug Coalition Institute: establish (see S. 2473), S2940 [26AP]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 248), S149 [31JA]
National Instant Criminal Background Check System: authorize Dept. of Justice to reimburse States for serving as points of contact (see S. 2769), S5662 [22JN]
National objectives: convene a summit of national leaders to develop an action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault (see H. Con. Res. 353), H4484 [14JN]
———policy to control crime and reform court procedures (see S. 2783), S5790 [26JN]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 247), S86 [26JA]
National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 258), S613 [10FE]
National Safe Television for All-Ages Day: designate (see S. Res. 349), S8197 [7SE]
National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 2965), S7839 [27JY]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 300), S3023 [27AP]
Native Americans: improve the cause of action for misrepresentation of Indian arts and crafts (see S. 2872), S6841 [14JY]
———technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 3031), S8413 [12SE]
Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act: extend authority of the Nazi War Crimes Records Interagency Working Group and clarify application to the Imperial Government of Japan (see H.R. 5390), H9010 [5OC] (see H.R. 5432), H9634 [10OC]
———include activities of the Imperial Government of Japan (see H.R. 5056), H7208 [27JY]
Nursing homes: regulate the employment of persons with criminal backgrounds (see H.R. 4293), H2337 [13AP]
Oil Pollution Act: improve provisions on the recovery of damages for injuries resulting from oil spills (see S. 3268), S11494 [1NO] (see H.R. 5617), H11781 [1NO]
———reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes (see S. 2944), S7839 [27JY] (see H.R. 5100), H7209 [27JY]
Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 448), H1406 [23MR]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: provide additional protections to victims of rape (see S. 3206), S10590 [13OC]
Pakistan: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 406), H49 [27JA]
Peltier, Leonard: deny clemency from life sentences being served for the murder of FBI agents (see H. Res. 680), H12532 [15DE]
Petroleum: reimburse fines levied and collected due to illegal practices engaged in by participants in the petroleum industry to injured consumers based on the consumers' distance from Eau Claire, WI (see H.R. 4913), H6718 [20JY]
Political campaigns: prohibition against political fundraising activities in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4845), H6051 [13JY]
Privacy: limit the disclosure of consumer credit reports on an employee which are obtained in connection with allegations of illegal conduct (see H.R. 4373), H2511 [3MY]
———prohibit the sale, share, or transfer of information acquired by Internet sites that include a pledge that it would not be released (see H.R. 4814), H5736 [10JY]
———prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (see H.R. 5513), H10472 [19OC]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see S. 2063), S613 [10FE]
———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (see S. 2326), S1884 [29MR] (see H.R. 4987), H7205 [27JY]
Product safety: penalize the knowing and reckless introduction of a defective product into interstate commerce (see S. 3014), S8197 [7SE]
Research: increase research of link between violence against animals and violence against humans (see H. Con. Res. 338), H3868 [25MY]
Russia: encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes (see S. Res. 262), S799 [24FE]
———U.S. policy relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes (see S. Res. 269), S1392 [9MR] (see S. Res. 280), S1987 [30MR]
Schools: improve security with the placement and use of metal detectors (see S. 3162), S9944 [5OC] (see H.R. 4108), H1476 [28MR]
———provide notification to State educational agencies regarding the availability of funds to establish school safety hotlines (see H.R. 5123), H7364 [7SE]
Senate: return of certain treaties to the President (see S. Res. 267), S1392 [9MR]
Senior citizens: warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud, including Internet fraud, and provide information that will help individuals protect themselves (see S. 3042), S8501 [13SE] (see S. 3164), S9944 [5OC]
Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (see S. Res. 272), S1392 [9MR]
Sex offenses: life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (see H.R. 4047), H1163 [21MR]
———strengthen system for notifying parents of violent sexual offenders in their communities (see S. 2911), S7542 [25JY]
Sierra Leone: condemn crimes and human rights abuses and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable (see S. Res. 315), S4460 [25MY]
Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see S. 2477), S3023 [27AP] (see H.R. 4651), H4336 [13JN]
———provide that if failure to monitor a representative payee results in misuse of benefits, that payment of such benefits is made to the beneficiary or alternate payee (see H.R. 3666), H454 [15FE]
Spain: condemn the assassination of Fernando Buesa and Jorge Diez Elorza by the Basque separatist group ETA and encourage the end of violent actions (see S. Con. Res. 82), S799 [24FE]
Stalking: expand prohibition (see S. 2011), S113 [27JA] (see S. 2991), S7840 [27JY]
Sudan: provide compensation for injury and property damages as a result of the bombing in Khartoum (see H.R. 5636), H11927 [14NO]
———relief for Salah Idris and El Shifa Pharmaceuticals Industries Co., relative to the bombing of the El Shifa Pharmaceutical plant in Khartoum (see H.R. 5290), H8061 [25SE]
———U.S. Court of Claims consideration of claims for compensation for injury and property damages as a result of the bombing in Khartoum (see H. Res. 668), H11928 [14NO]
Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of computer software that filters child pornography and material that is violent, obscene, or harmful to minors (see H.R. 5181), H7651 [14SE]
———enhanced research credit for development of smart gun technologies (see H.R. 5012), H7206 [27JY]
———treatment of qualified security devices (see H.R. 5616), H11781 [1NO]
Telephones: prevent fraudulent and misleading advertising by carriers providing ``dial-around'' long distance services (see H.R. 5619), H11781 [1NO]
Television Program Improvement Act: restore applicability to agreements relative to voluntary guidelines governing telecast material and revise such agreements and guidelines (see S. 3069), S8759 [19SE]
Terrorism: enhance efforts to deter, prevent, thwart, and respond to international acts of terrorism against U.S. nationals and interests (see S. 3205), S10412 [12OC]
———improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4210), H1957 [6AP]
Tobacco products: combat smuggling of tobacco products into the U.S. (see S. 2493), S3258 [2MY]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (see S. 2105), S799 [24FE]
U.S. Marshals Service: fund task forces to locate and apprehend fugitives in felony criminal cases and provide administrative subpoena authority (see S. 2516), S3612 [8MY]
Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: extend authorization (see S. 2049), S538 [9FE]
Voting: prohibit States from determining that a ballot submitted by an absent uniformed services voter was improperly or fraudulently cast unless the State finds clear and convincing evidence of fraud (see H.R. 5642), H12021 [6DE]
———secure Federal voting rights of persons who have fully served their sentences, parole, and probation (see S. 2666), S4460 [25MY] (see H.R. 5158), H7502 [12SE]
Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (see S. 2787), S5790 [26JN]
World War II: require disclosure of classified information on chemical and biological experiments carried out by Japan (see H.R. 3561), H164 [1FE]
———war crimes committed by the Japanese military (see H. Con. Res. 357), H4674 [19JN]
Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (see S. Res. 314), S4460 [25MY] (see H. Res. 500), H2905 [10MY]
———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (see S. 2677), S4564 [6JN]
Cloture motions
Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 3), S2696 [13AP]
———protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 3), motion to proceed, S2835 [25AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1737 [27MR], S1839 [29MR]
Conference reports
Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (H.R. 3244), H8855-H8886 [5OC]
Cost Estimates
Airport Security Improvement Act (S. 2440): CBO, S8090 [6SE]
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (H.R. 1658): CBO, H2047-H2049 [11AP]
Court documents
Random assignment of judges to criminal cases: Sherri R. Carter, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, S1343 [9MR]
Declarations
Treatment of Wen Ho Lee relative to Dept. of Justice investigation into missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory: Robert S. Vrooman, H9890 [12OC]
Descriptions
Drug Dealer Liability Act (H.R. 1042), H9536 [10OC]
Innocent Child Protection Act (H.R. 4888), H6796 [25JY]
Essays
National Symbol: Charles Evans Hughes, S1767 [28MR]
Rights and Duties: Calvin Coolidge, S1767 [28MR]
Factsheets
Clinton Administration's Colombia Aid Proposal, H1054 [15MR]
Growing Emergency in Colombia, H1054 [15MR]
What About Human Rights Abuses in Colombia?, H1054 [15MR]
Why Colombia Matters to the U.S., H1054 [15MR]
Letters
Allow post-conviction DNA tests and facilitate the exchange by law enforcement agencies of DNA identification information on felony offenders: Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S9468 [28SE]
———Michael D. Robinson, International Association of Chiefs of Police, S9468 [28SE]
———Robert M.A. Johnson, National District Attorneys Association, S9468 [28SE]
Armed Services Vote Rescue Act: David W. Sommers and Larry D. Rhea, Non Commissioned Officers Association, E2136 [6DE]
———James D. Staton, Air Force Sergeants Association, E2136 [6DE]
———John R. Fisher, Navy League of the U.S., E2137 [6DE]
———Joseph L. Alexander, American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor, Inc., E2137 [6DE]
———Mark H. Olanoff, Retired Enlisted Association, E2136 [6DE]
Assignment of Armed Forces personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border control activities: Brian E. Sheridan, Dept. of Defense, E793 [19MY]
Colombian counter-drug efforts: Andres Pastrana, President of Colombia, S5498 [21JN]
Colombian drug interdiction assistance: Representatives Burton and Gilman, H5925 [12JY]
———Representatives McGovern and Moakley, H493 [16FE]
Committee on Government Reform (House) report on the Dept. of Justice: Barry B. Langberg, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan (law firm), E2208 [15DE]
———C. Boyden Gray, Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (law firm), E2207 [15DE]
Committee on Resources (House) report to U.S. Attorney on refusals to comply with subpoenas in investigation relative to False Claims Act lawsuit against oil companies: Representative George Miller, H11728 [1NO]
———several Representatives, H11727 [1NO]
Conduct study of hate crimes and establish a grant program to assist State and local authorities in investigations and prosecutions: Stuart VanMeveren, National District Attorneys Association, S5426 [20JN]
Constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights: Becky Hess and David R. Nelson, Minnehaha County, SD, Office of State's Attorney, S3008 [27AP]
———Bob Miller, S2973 [27AP]
———Brian M. Moskowitz, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S2974 [27AP]
———Craig T. Steckler, California Police Chiefs Association, Inc., S2974 [27AP]
———Donna F. Edwards, National Network To End Domestic Violence, S2926 [26AP]
———Harriet Salarno, Justice for Murder Victims (organization), S2973 [27AP]
———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S2985 [27AP]
———James J. Fotis, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, S2973 [27AP]
———Laurence H. Tribe, S2980 [27AP]
———Lawrence L. Piersol, U.S. District Court for South Dakota, S3007 [27AP]
———Lou Blanas, Sacramento County, CA, Sheriff, S2975 [27AP]
———Lyle W. Swenson, Dept. of Justice, S3009 [27AP]
———Marc Klaas, S2973 [27AP]
———Mary Struhs, Women Escaping a Violent Environment, Inc. (WEAVE), S2973 [27AP]
———McGregor W. Scott, Shasta County, CA, District Attorney, S2972 [27AP]
———Michael Hennessey, San Francisco, CA, Sheriff, S2974 [27AP]
———National Association of Attorneys General, S2969 [27AP]
———Patsy J. Gillis, Victims & Friends United (organization), S2973 [27AP]
———Richard M. Romley, Maricopa County, AZ, County Attorney, S2968 [27AP]
———Robert A. Miller, South Dakota Supreme Court, S3008 [27AP]
———Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, S2997 [27AP]
———Ron Exley, California Police Activities League, S2974 [27AP]
———Senators Byrd and Leahy, S2909 [26AP]
———several law school professors, S2985-S2988 [27AP]
———Sue Osthoff, National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women (organization), S2926 [26AP]
———Teresa Klingensmith, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S2974 [27AP]
———Walter Allen, California Narcotic Officers' Association, S2974 [27AP]
———William B. Kolender, San Diego County, CA, Sheriff, S2975 [27AP]
———William Barr, Richard Thornburgh, and Edwin Meese III, S2968 [27AP]
———William W. Wilkins, Jr., Judicial Conference of the U.S., S2970 [27AP]
Constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag: C. Valentine Bates, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization), S1840 [29MR]
———Carl Swisher, American Legion, S1842 [29MR]
———Colin L. Powell, S1711 [27MR], S1785 [28MR], S1837 [29MR]
———Daniel S. Wheeler, Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc., S1840 [29MR]
———George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, S1843 [29MR]
———Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, S1840 [29MR]
———H. Norman Schwarzkopf, S1843 [29MR]
———Harold L. (Butch) Miller, American Legion, S1841 [29MR]
———James D. Staton, Air Force Sergeants Association, S1841 [29MR]
———Joseph J. Frank, American Legion, S1843 [29MR]
———Marty Justis, Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc., S1840 [29MR]
———Michael A. Nelson, Retired Officers Association, S1842 [29MR]
———Patrick H. Brady, Citizens Flag Alliance, Inc., S1839, S1843 [29MR]
———Representatives Hansen, Cannon, and Cook, S1842 [29MR]
———Roger W. Putnam, Non Commissioned Officers Association, S1842 [29MR]
———Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball team), S1842 [29MR]
———Virgil C. Dechant, Knights of Columbus, S1840 [29MR]
———Wanda S. North, American Legion Auxiliary, S1842 [29MR]
Constitutionality of legislation to enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes: Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, S5353-S5355 [19JN]
Counterterrorism Act: Howard Kohr and Marvin Feuer, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, S10960 [25OC]
———Howard P. Berkowitz and Abraham H. Foxman, Anti-Defamation League, S10960 [25OC]
———L. Paul Bromer III, and Maurice Sonnenberg, National Commission on Terrorism, S10959 [25OC]
———Laura W. Murphy, ACLU, James X. Dempsey, Center for Democracy and Technology, and Kate Martin, Center for National Security Studies, S11118 [26OC]
———Morton A. Klein, Zionist Organization of America, S10960 [25OC]
———Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, S11119 [26OC]
Criminal penalties for operating methamphetamine laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse: Donnie R. Marshall, DEA, H8256 [27SE]
———Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, H8256 [27SE]
Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act: Ward Dean, H61 [31JA]
Dept of Justice Civil Rights Division funding: Laura W. Murphy, ACLU, Karen Narasaki, National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium, and Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H4986 [22JN]
Designate India as a state sponsor of terrorism: Representative Payne, E1329 [27JY]
———Representative Towns, E1329 [27JY]
Encourage States to incarcerate individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation: Bruce and Janice Grieshaber, E1260 [18JY]
———Cyrilla Bender, Mothers Outraged at Molesters Organization, Inc., E1261 [18JY]
———Fred Goldman, E1260 [18JY]
———Gilbert G. Gallegos, Fraternal Order of Police, E1260 [18JY]
———H.G. (Bill) Thompson, Southern States Police Benevolent Association, Inc., E1261 [18JY]
———Jon E. Litscher, Wisconsin Dept. of Corrections, S10227 [11OC]
———Marc Klaas, KlaasKids Foundation, E1260 [18JY]
———Mary Vincent, Marc Klaas, and Fred Goldman, E1261 [18JY]
———Mike Jimenez, California Correctional Peace Officers Association, E1261 [18JY]
———Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, Childhelp USA (organization), E1261 [18JY]
———Suzie Sawyer, Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc., E1262 [18JY]
Ensure debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic violence are nondischargeable relative to bankruptcy: Senator Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7384 [20JY]
FDA investigation of drug manufacturer pricing practices: Representative Stark, E1656 [3OC], E1764 [12OC], E1792 [13OC]
Federal enforcement of hate crimes: Robert Raben, Dept. of Justice, H7530 [13SE]
Gun safety legislation: several New Jersey citizens, H7545 [13SE]
Human rights violations by Colombian army and paramilitary groups: Senator Wellstone, S6986 [14JY]
Independent counsel authority to release report on investigation into Whitewater and White House related activities: Senator Levin, S8275 [8SE]
Issuance of concealed handgun licenses in Michigan: Senator Levin, S11895 [15DE]
Japanese Imperial Army Disclosure Act: Senators Shelby and Bryan, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S4662 [7JN]
Juvenile Justice Reform Act conference committee meeting: Representatives Hyde and Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), S2706 [13AP], H2085 [11AP]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: Chuck Wexler, Police Executive Research Forum, S94 [26JA]
———Kenneth T. Lyons, International Brotherhood of Police Officers, S94 [26JA]
———Robert T. Scully, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S94 [26JA]
Penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts: Janet Reno, Attorney General, Rodney E. Slater, Sec. of Transportation, William S. Cohen, Sec. of Defense, and Daniel S. Goldin, NASA, S1261 [8MR]
Polygraph test taken by Wen Ho Lee relative to Dept. of Justice investigation into missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory: Phyllis I. Hedges, H9885 [12OC]
Private counsel for Clifford H. Bernath relative to release of information from the security clearance file of Linda R. Tripp: Brad Wiegnam, Dept. of Defense, S4941 [12JN]
Prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations: Bruce N. Hahn, Computing Technology Industry Association, H6675 [20JY]
———Charles H. Cantus, Professional Services Council, H6676 [20JY]
———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, H6673 [20JY]
———Deidre A. Lee, OMB, H6683 [20JY]
———Electronic Industries Alliance, H6675 [20JY]
———Gary Engebretson, Contract Services Association of America, H6676 [20JY]
———John W. Douglass, Aerospace Industries Association of America, H6676 [20JY]
———Kevin M. Burke, Food Distributors International, H6678 [20JY]
———Lawrence F. Skibbie, National Defense Industrial Association, H6677 [20JY]
———Loren E. Sweatt, Associated General Contractors of America, H6679 [20JY]
———Lyn M. Withey, International Paper (business), H6679 [20JY]
———Michael E. Baroody, National Association of Manufacturers, H6677 [20JY]
———Michael J. Eastman, Legal Policy Association, Inc., H6678 [20JY]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6678 [20JY]
———Representative Goodling, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6683 [20JY]
———Representative Talent, Committee on Small Business (House), H6673 [20JY]
———Representatives Thomas M. Davis and James P. Moran, H6679 [20JY]
———Rhett B. Dawson, Information Technology Industry Council, H6674 [20JY]
———Richard W. Carroll, Small Business Technology Coalition, H6673 [20JY]
———Stanley O. Ikenberry, American Council on Education, H6674, H6683 [20JY]
———Susan R. Meisinger, Society for Human Resource Management, H6679 [20JY]
———Technology Coalition for Responsible Procurement, H6675 [20JY]
———Todd McCracken, National Small Business United, H6673 [20JY]
———William B. Spencer, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., H6678 [20JY]
———William T. Archey, American Electronics Association, H6675 [20JY]
Protect U.S. flag: Bob Hanson, Vietnam Veterans of America, North Dakota State Council, S1721 [27MR]
———John R. Luckey, Congressional Research Service, S1720 [27MR]
———Robert S. Peck, S1708 [27MR]
———William Van Alstyne, S1709-S1710 [27MR]
Protection of victims' rights during Oklahoma City, OK, bombing trial: Paul G. Cassell, S2899 [26AP]
Reductions in youth gun violence and crimes involving firearms, and enforcement of existing gun laws: Representative Bilbray, H6648 [20JY]
Request for a conditional pardon and a new trial for Gary Graham in Texas capital case: Congressional Black Caucus, E1059 [20JN]
School violence: Evan Todd, S10077 [6OC], S10245 [11OC]
School violence studies: Ron A. Astor, University of Michigan, S4444 [25MY]
Technical Assistance, Trade Promotion, and Anti-Corruption Act: Senator Gramm, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2551 [11AP]
Treatment of Wen Ho Lee relative to Dept. of Justice investigation into missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory: Bruce Alberts, William A. Wulf, and Kenneth I. Shine, H9887, H9888 [12OC]
———Cecilia Chang, WenHoLee.org (Internet site), H9885 [12OC]
———Irving A. Lerch, American Association for the Advancement of Science, H9886 [12OC]
———John J. Dion, Dept. of Justice, H9891 [12OC]
———Joseph L. Birman, New York Academy of Sciences, H9886 [12OC]
———National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, H9889 [12OC]
———Organization of Chinese Americans, Inc., H9890 [12OC]
———Robert S. Vrooman, H9891 [12OC]
———several Asian-American organizations, H9888 [12OC]
Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act: U.S. Sentencing Commission, H6941 [25JY]
U.S. entertainment industry impact on the Ukraine: Ukrainian religious leader, H7570 [13SE]
Unsubstantiated allegations of wrongdoing involving the Clinton Administration: Representative Waxman, E1990 [28OC]
Urgent support for Colombia to secure peace and the rule of law, and to enhance the effectiveness of anti-drug efforts: Representative Lantos, H1530 [29MR]
Victims of Rape Health Protection Act: Deidre Raver, S10591 [13OC]
Violence Against Women Act: Patricia Blau Reuss, NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund, S9457 [28SE]
———President Clinton, S9457 [28SE]
———several Representatives, H8071, H8100 [26SE]
———several women's and children's organizations, S9458 [28SE]
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Gloria M. Buccino, Mount Kisco, NY, Police Dept., H1726 [4AP]
Lists
Contract Services Association of America, H6676 [20JY]
Legislation cleared by Congress, signed into law, or en route to the President for his signature since Labor Day, S10887 [23OC]
Multiple shootings in 1999, S1066 [2MR]
Opponents of S.J. Res. 3, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S2827 [25AP]
Oregon police officers killed in the line of duty, H1638 [3AP]
Supporters of legislation encouraging States to incarcerate individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation, S10201 [11OC]
Supporters of S. 2105, Antitampering Act, S819 [24FE]
Supporters of S.J. Res. 3, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S2821 [25AP], S2967 [27AP]
Victims of gun violence, S4510 [6JN], S4814 [8JN], S4938 [12JN], S5101 [14JN], S5317 [19JN], S5652 [22JN], S6006 [28JN], S6342 [10JY], S6463 [11JY], S7150 [18JY], S7993 [5SE], S8634 [15SE], S8936 [21SE]
Memorandums
Bankruptcy and Debts Incurred as a Result of Abortion Clinic Violence: Robin Jeweler, Congressional Research Service, S11695 [7DE]
Bankruptcy Reform Legislation Relative to Abortion Clinic Violence: Robin Jeweler, Congressional Research Service, S11414 [31OC], S11464 [1NO]
Investigation Into Diversion of Los Angeles International Airport Revenues: Kenneth M. Mead, Dept. of Transportation, S5188 [15JN]
Overseas Absentee Ballot Review and Protest: Mark Herron, E2137 [6DE]
Pinochet and the Letelier Case: Joshua Hill, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1382 [27JY]
Requests for Information on Pending Dept. of Justice Investigations and Cases: David Brog, S2068 [4AP]
Senate Oversight Authority on Open Dept. of Justice Investigations and Cases, S2068 [4AP]
Treatment of Wen Ho Lee Relative to Dept. of Justice Investigation Into Missing Nuclear Missile Technology From Los Alamos National Laboratory: Karen Narasaki, National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium, H9888 [12OC]
Unsubstantiated Allegations of Wrongdoing Involving the Clinton Administration: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House), H8594 [2OC]
Messages
Extradition Treaty With Belize: President Clinton, S7809 [27JY]
Extradition Treaty With South Africa: President Clinton, S4211 [18MY]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Cyprus: President Clinton, S6764 [13JY]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Egypt: President Clinton, S301 [2FE]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With France: President Clinton, S165 [31JA]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Greece: President Clinton, S222 [1FE]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Romania: President Clinton, S340 [3FE]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Russia: President Clinton, S646 [10FE]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With South Africa: President Clinton, S6764 [13JY]
National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Clinton, S3256 [2MY], S10799 [19OC], S11128 [26OC], H2374 [2MY], H10461 [19OC], H11297 [26OC]
National Money Laundering Strategy: President Clinton, S1314 [8MR], H753 [8MR]
Treaty Between the U.S. and Costa Rica for the Return of Stolen, Embezzled, or Appropriated Vehicles and Aircraft: President Clinton, S8030 [5SE]
Treaty Between the U.S. and Panama for the Return of Stolen, Robbed, or Converted Vehicles and Aircraft: President Clinton, S8031 [5SE]
Motions
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), H1799 [5AP]
Children and youth: promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), H736 [8MR], H953 [14MR], H1040 [15MR], H1975 [10AP], H2080 [11AP]
Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 3), S2696 [13AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1795 [28MR]
Foreign countries: establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), H6940 [25JY]
Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H7628 [14SE]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10207 [11OC]
Papers
Needs of Mentally Ill Children in the Juvenile Justice System: Joy Cunningham, H6580 [19JY]
Petitions
Treatment of Wen Ho Lee relative to Dept. of Justice investigation into missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory: WenHoLee.org (Internet site), H9886 [12OC]
———several citizens, H9885 [12OC]
Petitions and memorials
Oroville, WA, City Council: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, E718 [11MY]
Poems
``Credo of the Executioner'', E1096 [23JN]
``Masonic Builders'', S2988 [27AP]
Press releases
Babbar Khalsa Members Being Killed for RDX—Planting Explosive Is Modus Operandi of Indian Intelligence: Council of Khalistan, E1903 [25OC]
Canadian Government Arrests Innocent Sikhs: Council of Khalistan, E2044 [31OC]
National Veterans' Leader Irate Over Rejection of Military Ballots: VFW, E2137 [6DE]
Support the Second Amendment—The National Rifle Association Urges You To Vote ``No'' on the Lofgren Motion To Instruct Today! NRA, H1048 [15MR]
Remarks in House
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), H1681 [4AP], H1768, H1779-H1801 [5AP], E509, E515 [6AP], E548 [12AP]
———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), consideration (H. Res. 457), H1771-H1779 [5AP]
———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 3660), motion to recommit, H1799 [5AP]
ADT Security Services, Inc.: tribute to contributions to the National Crime Prevention Council, E1548 [20SE]
ADVO, Inc.: tribute to efforts to recover missing children, H7874 [20SE], E1528 [19SE]
Agarwal, Kamlesh: extradition of alleged murderer from India, H5813 [11JY]
Alcoholic beverages: prohibit the direct shipment of alcohol to minors (H.R. 2161), E1782 [13OC]
Aliens: expand civil asset forfeiture provisions relative to alien smuggling (H.R. 3547), E14 [27JA]
Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (H.R. 1202), H3563 [23MY]
Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible, E1290 [21JY]
———condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (H. Res. 531), H6083-H6085 [17JY], E1303 [24JY]
Armed Forces: assignment of personnel to assist the INS and Customs Service with border control activities, H3275-H3277 [17MY], H3312 [18MY], H6604 [20JY], E766 [18MY]
———suspend court martial clemency option on life sentences, H3288 [17MY]
———use of personnel to strengthen drug enforcement activities along U.S.-Mexico border, H614 [1MR], H1080 [16MR], H1633 [3AP], H11200 [26OC]
Arts and humanities: characterization of sex and violence in the entertainment industry, H7717-H7719 [18SE], H7858 [19SE]
Aviation: mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), H10523-H10527 [23OC]
Bakaly, Charles: allegations of releasing information to the media relative to independent counsel investigations, E1250 [14JY]
Baltimore, MD: needle exchange program, H3643 [23MY]
Bankruptcy: ensure debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic violence are nondischargeable, H9835, H9836 [12OC]
BATF: proposal to hire new agents relative to gun laws, H363 [14FE]
Bergenfield, NJ: dedication of Jefferson Elementary School Garden of Love, Hope, and Friendship, E791 [19MY]
Boys and Girls Clubs of America: funding through reductions in truth-in-sentencing prison construction grants, H5011, H5012, H5014 [22JN]
Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H2783 [10MY]
Byrd, James, Jr.: anniversary of murder in Jasper, TX, E908 [7JN], E924 [9JN]
California: California: Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention initiative, H8914 [5OC]
———tribute to National Guard for efforts to combat illegal drugs, E1670 [4OC]
———tribute to Peace by Peace campaign to increase awareness of domestic violence, E1647 [2OC]
Canada: arrest of two Sikhs suspected in 1985 Air India bombing, E2044 [31OC]
Capital punishment: emergency national moratorium, H1944 [6AP]
———prohibit the execution of pregnant women (H.R. 4888), H6792-H6797 [25JY]
———reduce the risk that innocent persons may be executed (H.R. 4167), H6797 [25JY]
———sentencing and imposition, H7064 [26JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 278), H1638, H1639 [3AP]
———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H6747 [24JY]
Caribbean nations: drug interdiction assistance, H3645 [23MY]
Carpenter, Ashley D.: murder in Merced, CA, E1782 [13OC]
Carpenter, John W.: murder in Merced, CA, E1782 [13OC]
Census: limit penalties for refusing or neglecting to answer decennial census questions beyond those necessary for enumeration of the population (H.R. 4188), E503 [6AP]
Chapman, Mark D.: request for release from prison relative to murder of John Lennon, H8204 [27SE]
Child care: provide criminal background checks for employees at Federal agency child care facilities, H6670 [20JY]
Children and youth: abduction of children by family members to foreign countries, H459 [16FE], H518 [29FE], H577 [1MR], H705 [8MR], H761 [9MR], H1080 [16MR], H1177 [22MR], H1482 [29MR], H1624 [30MR], H1681 [4AP], H1854 [6AP], H1987 [10AP], H2018 [11AP], H2414 [3MY], H2553 [4MY], H2633 [8MY], H2660 [9MY], H2953 [11MY], H2974 [15MY], H3056 [16MY], H3185 [17MY], H3312 [18MY], H3533 [23MY], H4125 [9JN], H4178 [12JN], H4344 [14JN], H4680 [20JN], H5174 [27JN], H5441 [29JN], H5741 [11JY], H5847 [12JY], H6368 [18JY], H6474 [19JY], H6604 [20JY], H7006 [26JY], H7220 [6SE], H8066 [26SE], H8204 [27SE], H9638 [11OC], H9818 [12OC], H10813 [25OC], H11199 [26OC]
———collection and dissemination of statistics on the number of newborn babies abandoned in public places (H. Res. 465), H2021-H2026 [11AP]
———encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H. Res. 605), H8816 [5OC], H10634-H10636 [24OC]
———establish national policy on youth development (H.R. 5250), E1556 [21SE]
———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (H.R. 3484), H8697-H8699 [3OC]
———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (H.R. 3235), H8580-H8583 [2OC]
———improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (S. 2272), H8690-H8694 [3OC]
———increase the age of persons considered to be minors relative to prohibiting the transportation of obscene materials (H.R. 4147), H8578-H8580 [2OC]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), H611 [1MR], H736 [8MR], H953 [14MR], H1115 [16MR], H1483, H1484 [29MR], H2378 [2MY], H2970, H2972, H2974 [15MY], H3051, H3057 [16MY], H4677 [20JN], H6779 [25JY], H8815 [5OC], H9909 [17OC], E1004 [14JN], E1472 [13SE]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), motion to instruct conferees, H1040-H1049 [15MR], H1290 [23MR], H2080-H2089 [11AP]
———promote in-school personal safety programs for children (H. Con. Res. 309), H3002-H3005 [15MY]
China, People's Republic of: influence on Presidential elections, H10068 [18OC]
CIA: investigation of alleged involvement in the crash of Pan American flight 103, H8554 [2OC]
Classified information: establish new criminal offense for unauthorized disclosure of properly classified information, H9853-H9861 [12OC], H11864 [13NO], H12070, H12071 [11DE]
Clinton, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime (H. Res. 561), H7190 [27JY]
———continuation of independent counsel investigation, H2126 [12AP], H12528 [15DE]
Coalition on Domestic Violence: tribute, E1762 [12OC]
Cokinos, Ellen: FBI Community Leadership Award recipient, E2051 [1NO]
Colleges and universities: enhance protections against fraud in the offering of financial assistance for a college education (S. 1455), H8005, H8006 [25SE]
———enhance protections against fraud in the offering of financial assistance for a college education (S. 1455), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 407), H8006 [25SE]
———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children, H4188 [12JN], E1008 [14JN]
———require that registered sexually violent offenders provide notice of any attendance at higher education institutions, H4188 [12JN]
Colombia: authorize urgent support to secure peace and the rule of law, and to enhance the effectiveness of anti-drug efforts, H610 [1MR], H704 [8MR], H760 [9MR], H939, H981 [14MR], H1000, H1053, H1062 [15MR], H1080 [16MR], H1141 [21MR], H1248 [22MR], H1287 [23MR], H1486-H1493, H1504-H1513, H1552-H1554 [29MR], H1617, H1618 [30MR], H1746-H1751 [4AP]
———condition military assistance upon certification of efforts to eliminate drug production and combat human rights abuses, H1543-H1546 [29MR]
———drug interdiction and counter-drug military assistance funding, H1521-H1540 [29MR], H1617, H1618 [30MR]
———drug interdiction assistance, H159-H161 [1FE], H379, H437-H442 [15FE], H492 [16FE], H2763-H2768 [9MY], H3644 [23MY], H5599, H5604, H5613-H5616 [29JN], H5924, H5925 [12JY], H6022 [13JY], H7242, H7248-H7253 [6SE]
———eliminate all drug interdiction and counter-drug military assistance funding in emergency supplemental appropriations, H1608-H1610 [30MR]
Colorado: evaluation of defense used in murder trial, H962 [14MR]
———State Supreme Court decision on prison terms for certain sex offenders, H10813 [25OC]
Commission on Online Child Protection: funding, H1577 [29MR]
Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House): tribute to former staff, H12043 [7DE]
Committee on Commerce (House): request for Dept. of Justice investigation of allegations of obstruction relative to the leasing of the Portals building to the FCC, E1327 [26JY]
Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House): investigative practices and allegations, H8455 [28SE], H8593 [2OC]
Committee on Government Reform (House): release of report on the Dept. of Justice, E2207 [15DE]
Committee on Resources (House): report to U.S. Attorney on refusals to comply with subpoenas in investigation of the Project on Government Oversight (organization) relative to False Claims Act lawsuit against oil companies (H. Res. 657), H11368-H11398 [27OC], H11727, H11728 [1NO]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): accomplishments of the Subcommittee on Crime, H12041-H12043 [7DE]
Computers: encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to cyber security of critical infrastructure (H.R. 4246), E545 [12AP]
———establish a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting computer crimes (H.R. 2816), H12487, H12509, H12510 [15DE]
———protection from unsolicited and unwanted e-mail, H3057 [16MY]
———provide incentives for voluntary monitoring of electronic commerce sites (H.R. 5673), E2233 [15DE]
———provide law enforcement officials with the authority and resources to combat the transmission of computer viruses, H2597 [4MY]
Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights, H1481 [29MR]
Controlled Substances Act: civil liability for illegal manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances (H.R. 1042), H9535-H9537 [10OC]
Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (H.R. 5563), E1959 [27OC]
Courts: errors in capital punishment sentencing, E1063 [20JN]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), H2040-H2054 [11AP]
———increase penalties for bringing in and harboring certain aliens (H.R. 238), H8694-H8697 [3OC]
———investigation into the assignment of criminal cases involving friends of President Clinton to certain judges, H333 [10FE], E142 [15FE]
———minimum mandatory sentencing, H150 [1FE]
———provide civil legal assistance for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, H8099 [26SE]
———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (H.R. 4051), H2018, H2019, H2026-H2036, H2097-H2099 [11AP], H2183 [12AP], E597 [2MY]
———provide standards for the enactment of Federal crimes and sunset those Federal crimes that do not meet such standards (H.R. 4544), E869 [25MY]
———reform sentencing for convicted sex offenders, H7741 [19SE]
———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (H.R. 5021), H8094, H8095 [26SE], E1359 [27JY]
CPSC: increase civil and criminal penalties imposed against companies that fail to report information on defective or dangerous products (H.R. 4586), E900 [6JN]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for U.S. Customs Cybersmuggling Center (H.R. 640), H8628 [3OC]
Cyberangels (organization): tribute, E544 [12AP]
DEA: funding to assist State and local efforts to clean up methamphetamine laboratories, H5046, H5071 [23JN], H11291 [26OC], E474 [3AP]
Death and dying: comparision between medical-related deaths and accidental firearm deaths, H1682 [4AP]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H8592 [2OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend time period for filing complaints by growers for economic losses due to fradulent fruit and vegetable inspections at Hunts Point Terminal Market, Bronx, NY (H.R. 4965), H10002 [17OC]
Dept. of Defense: expand drug interdiction and counterdrug activities, H158-H163 [1FE], H981-H983 [14MR]
———suspend contractors convicted of fraud, H4012-H4014 [7JN]
Dept. of Education: allegations of criminal activities by employees and contractors, H3313 [18MY]
———theft of Impact Aid Program funds, H7841 [19SE], H8767-H8773 [4OC]
Dept. of Energy: investigation of missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, H4342, H4345 [14JN], H4595, H4596 [19JN], H4680, H4682 [20JN], H4911 [21JN], H5033 [22JN], H5080 [23JN], H5172, H5175 [27JN]
———investigation of missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, addressing of agency security issues, and determination of accountability for security lapses (H. Res. 534), H6072-H6077 [17JY]
———withhold salary from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees who fail to undergo polygraph examinations, H5262, H5278 [27JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (H.R. 4443), E715 [11MY]
Dept. of HUD: establish a pilot program to assist law enforcement officers purchasing homes in locally-designated high-crime areas, E1910 [25OC]
———modify eligibility requirements for Public and Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Program grants, H1936, H1937 [6AP]
Dept. of Justice: abortion services for women in Federal prison funding, H5021-H5027 [22JN]
———allegation of cover-ups relative to handling of Ruby Ridge, ID, incident and the Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H3056 [16MY], H7936 [21SE]
———appointment of an independent counsel to investigate whether officials from the People's Republic of China tried to illegally influence the 1996 Presidential election (H.R. 5161), H7220 [6SE], H7379 [12SE], H7655 [18SE]
———appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations, H1128 [21MR], H1288 [23MR]
———appointment of independent counsel to investigate certain internal criminal allegations (H.R. 2201), H351 [14FE]
———Child Exploitation and Obscenity Division funding, H4969 [22JN]
———Civil Rights Division funding, H4985-H4989 [22JN]
———Community Oriented Policing Program School Violence Initiative funding through reductions in FBI salaries and expenses, H4994 [22JN]
———conduct independent investigation into the death of Carl Ghigliotti relative to the FBI standoff with Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H2661 [9MY], H2974 [15MY]
———establish or expand existing community prosecution programs for gun-related crimes, H5016-H5019 [22JN], E1165 [30JN]
———establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies (S. 1898), H12032, H12033 [7DE]
———establish the Violence Against Women Office (H.R. 4848), H8103 [26SE]
———FBI investigation of use of pyrotechnic devices during standoff with Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H518 [29FE]
———Federal Prison System salaries and expenses funding reductions relative to INS use of secret evidence in the detention of certain non-citizens, H4997-H5007 [22JN], E1121 [26JN]
———handling of investigation of missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, addressing of agency security issues, and determination of accountability for security lapses, H8306-H8310, H8312 [27SE], H8611-H8615 [2OC], H8744 [4OC], H9880-H9894 [12OC]
———independent investigation of use of semiautomatic weapons during standoff with Branch Davidians in Waco, TX, H1962 [10AP]
———Indian Country Law Enforcement Initiative funding, H4984, H4986-H4989 [22JN]
———investigation of activities in the Northern District of Ohio, H5090 [26JN], E2128 [5DE]
———make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs, H11291 [26OC]
———make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs (H.R. 4178), H8781 [4OC]
———prosecution for distribution of illegal pornography, H1769 [5AP]
———prosecution for distribution of pornography, H1288, H1289 [23MR]
———provide assistance to State and local forensic laboratories in analyzing DNA samples from convicted offenders, H5046, H5047 [23JN]
———provide grants to organizations to find missing adults (H.R. 2780), H10411, H10412, H10452-H10454 [19OC]
———release of memos relative to fundraising activities during the 1996 Presidential election campaign, H3478 [22MY], H3533 [23MY]
———release of report on abuse of campaign finance laws in 1996 Presidential election campaign, H935, H936 [14MR]
———report certain information relative to prisoners (H.R. 1800), H6736, H6737 [24JY], E1934 [25OC]
———State and local law enforcement agencies funding to combat child pornography and exploitation on the Internet, H5046 [23JN]
———Weed and Seed Program funding, H5151 [26JN]
———Weed and Seed Program funding through reductions in FBI salaries and expenses, H4993 [22JN]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (S. 2460), H7753 [19SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: combat money laundering and other financial crimes, H6634, H6635 [20JY]
DeSmith, Erica: Los Angeles, CA, Police Dept. Reserve Officer of the Year award recipient, E474 [3AP]
Dingfelder, George: ``Heat Hero'' drunk driving arrest award recipient, E1102 [23JN]
Disabled: ensure protection from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault, H9035 [6OC]
District of Columbia: prohibit location of needle exchange programs within 1,000 feet of areas where children may be present, H7588-H7590 [14SE], H8752, H8753 [4OC]
———prohibit needle exchange programs funding, H7031, H7032, H7034, H7035, H7050-H7053 [26JY], H7283 [7SE]
———review appropriateness of reopening Pennsylvania Avenue in front of White House, H8433 [28SE]
———shootings at National Zoo, H2378 [2MY]
———waive congressional review of local legislation reforming the current child welfare system (H.R. 5537), H11584, H11585 [30OC]
Drug abuse: combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers, H8251 [27SE]
———combat methamphetamine production and abuse, H1482, H1540, H1541 [29MR], E461, E464, E468 [30MR], E2221 [15DE]
———international narcotics control funding, H437-H442 [15FE], H1505, H1506, H1552-H1554 [29MR], H2763-H2768 [9MY], H4776-H4779 [20JN]
———national drug control policy, H158-H163 [1FE], H437-H442 [15FE], H610, H614 [1MR], H979-H983 [14MR], H1062 [15MR], H1080 [16MR], H1468-H1473 [28MR], H1746-H1751 [4AP], H2115-H2120 [11AP], H2763-H2768 [9MY], H3165-H3169 [16MY], H3642-H3646 [23MY], H3913-H3918 [6JN], H4333 [13JN], H4776-H4779 [20JN], H5741, H5836-H5841 [11JY], H6042-H6047 [13JY], H6461-H6466 [18JY], H7248-H7253 [6SE], H7864-H7868 [19SE], H8192-H8195 [26SE], H8909-H8914 [5OC], H9897 [12OC], H9910 [17OC], H11777-H11779 [1NO]
Drugs: clarify application of Federal controlled substances laws in States that authorize medical use of marijuana and other drugs (H.R. 4802), E1176 [30JN]
———combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of methamphetamine (H.R. 4248), H2125, H2126, H2127 [12AP], E545 [12AP]
———establish grants for drug treatment alternatives to prison programs administered by State or local prosecutors (H.R. 4493), H9951-H9954 [17OC]
———penalties for operating methamphetamine laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse, H8253, H8254, H8260, H8261 [27SE]
———protect children from drug traffickers (H.R. 5312), H9950, H9951 [17OC], E1865 [19OC]
———treatment of gamma y-hydroxybutyrate and ketamine hydrochloride relative to the Controlled Substances Act (H.R. 2130), H55-H62 [31JA]
Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals, H9019-H9025, H9047 [6OC]
Education: increase use of school resource officers by local educational agencies (H.R. 3827), E222 [2MR]
———suspend student loans to individuals convicted of drug offenses, H610 [1MR]
Egypt: allocation of foreign aid to investigate crimes against Christians, E1137 [28JN]
Executive Office of the President: discovery of e-mail messages relative to congressional and Federal criminal investigations, H1001 [15MR], E651 [4MY]
Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (H.R. 5239), H8021, H8022 [25SE], H11575, H11576 [30OC], E1570 [22SE]
Fair Justice Agency: establish (H.R. 4105), H2349 [2MY], H2661 [9MY], H2974 [15MY], H3184 [17MY], H7873 [20SE], E955 [9JN], E2128 [5DE]
Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 764), E71 [7FE]
———child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 764), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 245), H128 [1FE]
———child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 764), Senate amendment, H121-H127 [1FE]
———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Con. Res. 76), H356-H358 [14FE], E143, E144, E147 [15FE]
FCC: enforcement of Federal obscenity laws, H3057 [16MY]
FDA: investigate drug manufacturer pricing practices relative to Medicare, E1655 [3OC], E1764 [12OC], E1792 [13OC]
Federal contracts: prohibit implementation of proposed contractor responsibility amendments to Federal acquisition regulations, H6672-H6684 [20JY], E1298 [21JY]
Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering: support for the task force and the public identification of noncooperative jurisdictions in combating international money laundering (H. Res. 495), H4610-H4613 [19JN]
Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (H.R. 492), H2658 [9MY]
———condition certain State justice assistance grants on implementation of handgun registration systems (H.R. 2917), H2961 [11MY]
———enhance enforcement and increase prosecutions relative to current laws and regulations, H1158-H1161 [21MR], H1681 [4AP]
———enhance enforcement of handgun safety laws and prevent children from obtaining access to firearms, H2080-H2089 [11AP], H6648 [20JY]
———gun control, H611 [1MR], H737, H738 [8MR], H1001, H1040-H1049 [15MR], H1080, H1082 [16MR], H1125, H1126 [21MR], H1176, H1177 [22MR], H1483, H1484 [29MR], H1769 [5AP], H2378 [2MY], H2414 [3MY], H3051, H3057 [16MY], H3400 [18MY], H4023 [7JN], H4126 [9JN], H4343, H4346 [14JN], H4677 [20JN], H5018 [22JN], H6368 [18JY], H6779 [25JY], H7006 [26JY], H7544 [13SE], H8063 [26SE], H8815 [5OC], E307 [14MR], E1004, E1011 [14JN], E1097 [23JN], E1472 [13SE]
———lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, H467-H473 [16FE]
———notify State and local law enforcement agencies and the BATF when an instant criminal background check determines a person is ineligible for a handgun, H4995 [22JN]
———prevent children from having access to firearms, H578, H579 [1MR], H1080 [16MR], H2502 [3MY], E179 [29FE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (H.R. 3987), H1115 [16MR]
———prevent possession of firearms by certain violent juvenile offenders (H.R. 5194), E1517 [18SE]
———reduce violence in schools, E307 [14MR]
———regulation of transfers at gun shows, H1040, H1041, H1044 [15MR], H2970 [15MY], H6779 [25JY], H9909 [17OC]
———regulation of transfers at gun shows (H.R. 2122), H1082 [16MR]
———require persons to obtain a State license before receiving a handgun or ammunition (H.R. 2916), H1175 [22MR], H2961 [11MY]
———tribute to First Monday 2000—Unite To End Gun Violence campaign, E1642 [2OC]
———tribute to Project Exile and the prosecution of Federal firearms offenses, H963-H966 [14MR], H1159-H1161 [21MR]
———violence in schools, H578, H579 [1MR]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), E459 [30MR]
Food stamps: prevent fraud and abuse, H1854 [6AP]
Foreign countries: establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), H6938-H6940 [25JY]
———establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), insert H.R. 3380 in lieu, H6940 [25JY]
———establish Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians employed by, or accompanying, the U.S. Armed Forces (H.R. 3380), H6928-H6932 [25JY]
———increase cooperation on extradition efforts between the U.S. and foreign governments (H.R. 3212), H5813 [11JY]
Foreign policy: encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, H5997, H5998 [13JY]
———make debt relief to heavily indebted poor countries contingent on negotiations on extradition treaties, H10835 [25OC]
Fremont, CA: Police Dept., recipient of International Association of Chiefs of Police and ITT Industries (business) Night Vision Community Policing Award, E2125 [5DE]
FTC: report on marketing of violence to children by entertainment industry, H7569 [13SE]
Gambling: combat illegal activities in the gaming industry, E469 [30MR], E1953 [26OC]
———establish panel to investigate illegal gambling on college sports and to recommend effective countermeasures (H.R. 3800), H1420 [28MR], H1633 [3AP]
GAO: conduct a comprehensive fraud audit of the Dept. of Education, H1583, H1584 [29MR]
Gore, Vice President: receipt of campaign contributions from entertainment industry, H7741 [19SE]
———remarks on the execution of pregnant inmates, H6473 [19JY]
Government: impact of changes in morality on personal liberties, H188 [2FE]
———impact of regulations on personal liberties, H186 [2FE]
Graham, Gary: execution in Texas capital case, E1096 [23JN]
———request for a conditional pardon and a new trial in Texas captial case, H4910, H4915 [21JN], H5032 [22JN], E1059 [20JN]
Hate crimes: enhance Federal enforcement, H4681 [20JN], H7523-H7541 [13SE], H8000 [25SE], H9647, H9658, H9659, H9664, H9665 [11OC], H9820 [12OC], H10232 [18OC], H11239, H11289 [26OC], E1716 [6OC], E1760 [12OC]
———enhance Federal enforcement (H.R. 1082), H3932, H3933, H3934, H3935 [7JN], H7508 [13SE], E908 [7JN], E913 [8JN], E920, E924, E928, E946 [9JN], E1463 [13SE]
Hays County, TX: observance of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, E444 [29MR]
Hear O'Israel International, Inc.: tribute to Listen to the Cries of the Children National Campaign 2000, E861 [25MY]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H10450-H10452 [19OC], H10803-H10805 [24OC], H11594 [30OC]
Hsia, Maria: conviction for abuses of campaign finance laws, H935 [14MR]
Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), H2675-H2687 [9MY], H7628 [14SE], E697 [10MY]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, H9036-H9048 [6OC], E1721 [6OC], E1729 [10OC], E1790 [13OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 613), H9029-H9036 [6OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 149), H9865 [12OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), motion to instruct conferees, H7628-H7631 [14SE]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), permission to file conference report, H8431 [28SE]
———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, H5946-H5948 [12JY], E1239, E1249 [14JY]
———remove limit on the number of nonimmigrant visas for victims of sex trafficking or involuntary servitude, H7628-H7631 [14SE]
Hussein, Saddam: indictment and prosecution for war crimes and other crimes against humanity, E1567 [22SE]
Idaho: tribute to antiviolence pledge by high school students, H8894 [5OC]
Identification: prevent fraud in consumer credit transactions and credit reports, E2015 [28OC]
———prevent fraud in consumer credit transactions and credit reports (H.R. 4311), E587 [13AP]
———prevent fraud (S. 2924), H12511-H12513 [15DE]
Illinois: decision by Governor Ryan to stay all executions until a State panel can review implementation of death sentences, H1944 [6AP]
Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems, E718 [11MY]
———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 4489), H3533, H3568-H3576 [23MY], E777 [19MY]
———defer removal and detention of certain aliens awaiting trial on Federal or State criminal charges (H.R. 3664), E139 [15FE]
———protection of battered immigrant women, H9033 [6OC]
———restore fairness to immigration law (H.R. 4966), E1350 [27JY]
———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding (H.R. 4679), E1029 [15JN]
Immigration and Nationality Act: restore certain provisions relative to the definition of aggravated felony (H.R. 3272), H494 [16FE]
Increase the Peace Day: support (H. Res. 507), E783 [19MY]
India: alleged involvement in 1985 Air India bombing, E2162 [8DE]
———designate as a state sponsor of terrorism, E50 [1FE], E1208 [11JY], E1329, E1331 [27JY], E1696 [6OC], E1903 [25OC]
———joint agreement with U.S. to combat international terrorism, E158 [16FE], E2134 [6DE]
Indonesia: murder of U.N. employees in East Timor, H7219 [6SE], H7507 [13SE]
———prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor, H7219 [6SE]
Inspector General Act: appointment of certain Inspectors General by the President and establishment of Inspectors General Criminal Investigator Academy and Inspectors General Forensic Laboratory (S. 1707), H10006, H10007 [17OC]
International Criminal Court: encourage President Clinton to sign establishing treaty, E2219 [15DE]
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: prosecution of war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity, E2001 [28OC]
International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (H.R. 4654), E1012 [14JN]
IRS: tribute for printing pictures of missing children on forms and publications, H2319 [13AP]
Jackson County, OR: tribute to law enforcement personnel involved in collaborative counter-drug efforts, H762 [9MR]
Jewish Women International (organization): tribute, H2379 [2MY]
Johnson, Tracy: SBC Communications Award of Excellence in Crime Prevention recipient, E1675 [4OC]
Kansas City, MO: propriety of political advertising campaign questioning the safety of public schools, H7874 [20SE]
Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (H. Con. Res. 410), H10643, H10644 [24OC]
———condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (S. Con. Res. 146), H10644 [24OC]
Law enforcement: allow use of DNA testing by Federal prisoners (H.R. 4980), E1336 [27JY]
———assist States and local governments with safe communities programs and combatting school violence (H.R. 5218), E1544 [20SE]
———authorize appropriations for the prosecution of obscenity cases (H.R. 4710), H6942-H6945 [25JY]
———combat club drug trafficking, distribution, and abuse (H.R. 4553), H3857 [25MY]
———combat international money laundering (H.R. 3886), H4612, H4613 [19JN]
———community policing crime identification technology program funding through reductions in truth-in-sentencing prison construction grants, H5012-H5015 [22JN]
———community policing programs, H4959, H4960, H4968, H5017-H5021 [22JN], E1135 [28JN], E1165 [30JN]
———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for certain violent or obstructive conduct that is intended to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons seeking to operate animal enterprises (H.R. 5429), E1728 [10OC]
———establish national prerelease warrant check system (H.R. 4954), E1298 [21JY]
———facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (H.R. 3375), H5047 [23JN]
———facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (H.R. 4640), H8572-H8578 [2OC], H12031, H12032 [7DE]
———improve the quality and credibility of forensic science services for criminal justice purposes (S. 3045), H12028-H12031 [7DE]
———prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges by those seeking to commit a crime (H.R. 2633), H3863 [25MY]
———prevent the entry by false pretenses to certain restricted areas and prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges (H.R. 4827), H8570-H8572 [2OC], E1228 [13JY]
———provide block grants (H.R. 4999), H7813-H7817 [19SE]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (H.R. 4033), H6932-H6936 [25JY], E1345 [27JY]
———clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (S. 2413), H10871, H10872 [25OC], E1978, E2000 [28OC]
———establish new pay rates and compensation schedules for Secret Service and U.S. Park Police officers (H.R. 4880), E1267 [19JY]
———honor and recognize officers killed in the line of duty and daily risks and sacrifices of officers (H. Res. 501), H3025-H3028, H3033 [15MY]
———treatment of minorities, H621-H627 [1MR], H1264-H1267 [22MR]
Life Insurance Co. of Georgia: investigation into African-American policyholder premium rates, E2209 [15DE]
McCollum, Representative: assessment of legislation and activities during tenure, H7916-H7923 [20SE]
Medicare: combat fraud and abuse relative to partial hospitalization services (H.R. 5449), E1757-E1759 [12OC]
———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H2619 [8MY], E956 [9JN]
Members of Congress: impact of public statements about criminal allegations, H8444-H8447 [28SE]
Mexico: drug interdiction assistance, H3644 [23MY]
———foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, H614 [1MR], H980 [14MR]
Milford, Nadine: American Mothers, Inc., honoree, E714 [11MY]
Miller, Devin: FBI Director's Community Leadership Award recipient, E101 [9FE]
Moldova: treatment and prosecution of Christian Democratic Popular Front members, E751 [17MY]
Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products, H9631 [10OC]
Mount Morris Township, MI: shooting of student at Buell Elementary School, H611 [1MR], H1825 [5AP]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, E534 [11AP], E559 [13AP]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, E1647 [2OC], E1817 [17OC], E1909 [25OC]
National Missing Children's Day: observance, H3854 [25MY]
National objectives: policy to control crime and reform court procedures, E1097 [23JN]
National parks and recreation areas: prohibit funding to enforce the payment of fines for violation of entrance fees, H4575 [15JN]
National security: protection, H11528 [30OC]
———threat of cyberterrorism against military and civilian infrastructures and systems, H974-H979 [14MR]
Native Americans: improve the cause of action for misrepresentation of Indian arts and crafts (S. 2872), H10512 [23OC]
Nazi Party—World War II: require disclosure of information relative to the investigation and prosecution of war criminals, E1181 [30JN]
Nazi War Crimes Disclosure Act: extend authority of the Nazi War Crimes Records Interagency Working Group and clarify application to the Imperial Government of Japan, H9858 [12OC], H11864, H11865 [13NO]
———Interagency Working Group funding, H7624 [14SE]
New York, NY: anniversary of Kenmore Hotel restoration project, E1349 [27JY]
Niles, IL: tribute to police department on response to hate crimes, E185 [29FE]
NIST: improve computer security (H.R. 2413), H10606-H10610, H10708 [24OC], E1906 [25OC]
Northern Mariana Islands: residential status for women who are victims of sexual slavery under the Immigration and Nationality Act, H2686 [9MY]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas funding, H762 [9MR], H962 [14MR], H6624, H6625 [20JY]
———High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas funding through reductions in IRS administrative account, H6642-H6645 [20JY]
———proposed program to encourage placement of anti-drug messages in television programing, H5741 [11JY]
Oil Pollution Act: reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes (H.R. 5100), E13671 [27JY]
Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (H. Res. 448), H1965, H1966 [10AP]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: provide additional protections to victims of rape (H.R. 3088), H8583-H8588 [2OC]
Orange County, CA: tribute to law enforcement officers, E748 [17MY]
Pakistan: designate as a state sponsor of terrorism (H. Res. 406), H2603 [4MY]
Peltier, Leonard: denial of parole for murder of FBI agents in South Dakota, E1147 [29JN]
Perez, Carlos Ibarra: condemn offering of bounty for the assassination of Border Patrol agents, H3894 [6JN]
Pinochet, Augusto: investigation of possible involvement in the assassination of Orlando Letelier, E1382 [27JY]
Political campaigns: appointment of independent counsel to investigate fundraising practices in Presidential election campaign, H1403 [23MR]
———influence and legality of foreign contributions, H2064 [11AP], H8593 [2OC]
Racial relations: increase efforts to combat police brutality and use of racial profiling, H7696 [18SE]
Ramone, Phil: Michael Bolton Charities, Inc., Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1539 [20SE]
Schools: improve security with the placement and use of metal detectors, H9035, H9044 [6OC]
———provide notification to State educational agencies regarding the availability of funds to establish school safety hotlines (H.R. 5123), H7380-H7384 [12SE]
Secret Service: clarify authority relative to former Presidents and families, events of national significance, threat assessment, subpoena issuance, and forfeiture of computers and other counterfeiting devices (H.R. 3048), H5090-H5092 [26JN], H10872-H10874 [25OC]
———establish review process to determine appropriateness of proposed closures for safety purposes, H8433 [28SE]
Senior citizens: ensure protection from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault, H9035 [6OC]
———warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud, including Internet fraud, and provide information that will help individuals protect themselves (S. 3164), H11583, H11584 [30OC]
Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, H6023 [13JY]
Sex offenses: life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (H.R. 4047), H6940-H6942 [25JY]
Sierra Leone: condemn crimes and human rights abuses and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable, H4178 [12JN], H8630 [3OC], H8744, H8745, H8746 [4OC], E1704 [6OC], E1727 [10OC]
Small Business Liability Reform Act: define ``small business'' relative to revenue and clarify provisions on product liability, hate crimes, and State punitive damages application and opt-out procedures, H480-H485 [16FE]
SSI: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H3312 [18MY]
———denial of benefits to convicted criminals while confined, H1769 [5AP]
Stalking: expand prohibition, H9031 [6OC]
States: encourage incarceration of individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation, H9029-H9038 [6OC], E2224-E2226 [15DE]
———encourage incarceration of individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation (H.R. 894), H5748-H5757 [11JY], E1221 [13JY], E1259 [18JY]
STOP Violence Coalition: tribute, E1309 [24JY]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: promote State flexibility and accountability, support youth prevention and treatment programs, and respond to incidents of teen violence, H8262 [27SE]
Supreme Court: decision on partial-birth abortions, H5439 [29JN]
Taxation: enhanced research credit for development of smart gun technologies (H.R. 5012), E1973 [28OC]
———prohibit denial of unemployment compensation solely on the basis of leaving employment due to a reasonable fear of domestic violence, H8099 [26SE]
———treatment of qualified security devices (H.R. 5616), E2049 [1NO]
Terrorism: improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks, H8671, H8672, H8673 [3OC]
———improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks (H.R. 4210), H6886-H6893 [25JY]
———modify the enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgments, E2014 [28OC]
———modify the enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgments (H.R. 3485), H6936-H6938 [25JY], E1337, E1359 [27JY]
———responsibility for bombing of Pan Am flight 103, H3872 [6JN]
Texas: request for Governor Bush to stay all executions until a State panel can review implementation of death sentences, H4915 [21JN], H5032 [22JN]
———tribute to law enforcement efforts to combat child pornography, E1576 [22SE]
Tripp, Linda R.: treatment by news media, H2782 [10MY]
U.N.: prohibit funding for any U.S. delegation or special envoy that limit efforts to combat sex trafficking, H5149, H5150 [26JN]
U.N. Convention on Transnational Organized Crime: modification of definition of prostitution, H13 [27JA]
U.N. Drug Control Program: contributions by countries to fund activities, E95 [8FE]
U.S-Mexico Border Conference: meeting, H1768 [5AP]
Violence Against Women Act: funding, H5015 [22JN]
———reauthorize, E1367 [27JY]
Voting: prohibit States from determining that a ballot submitted by an absent uniformed services voter was improperly or fraudulently cast unless the State finds clear and convincing evidence of fraud (H.R. 5642), E2136 [6DE]
———secure Federal voting rights of persons who have fully served their sentences, parole, and probation (H.R. 5158), H8789-H8796 [4OC], E1679 [4OC]
———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (H.R. 906), H8794, H8795 [4OC]
Wilkinsburg, PA: shootings and holding of hostages at various area locations, H611 [1MR]
Women: reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women, H9029-H9046 [6OC], E1729 [10OC], E1790 [13OC], E1817 [17OC]
———reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (H.R. 357), H356 [14FE], H1725 [4AP]
———reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (H.R. 1248), H7198-H7200 [27JY], H8064, H8070, H8086-H8105 [26SE], H8592 [2OC], H8629 [3OC], H8744, H8746 [4OC], H8814, H8815, H8816 [5OC], E1373, E1376 [27JY], E1409 [6SE], E1630 [28SE], E1634 [29SE], E1664 [4OC], E1684 [5OC], E1716 [6OC]
Working Wardrobes (organization): tribute, E1806 [17OC]
World March of Women: tribute to Cypriot participants, E1864 [19OC]
World War II: treatment of Marines by Japanese following the battle on Makin Island, E1855 [19OC]
Wytias, Betty: SafeHouse Denver (domestic violence shelter) Carolyn Hamil-Henderson Memorial Award recipient, E1067 [21JN]
Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (H. Res. 500), H4652-H4654 [19JN], E695 [10MY]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions, S2714 [13AP]
Alessandro, Thomas: Dept. of Justice Crime Victim Service Award recipient, S4010 [16MY]
Animals: penalties for harming Federal law enforcement animals (H.R. 1791), S7298 [19JY]
Argentina: condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible (S. Res. 329), S7279, S7280 [19JY]
Arkansas: tribute to WatchDOGS school violence prevention program, S392 [7FE]
Arts and humanities: characterization of sex and violence in the entertainment industry, S9920-S9922 [5OC]
Aviation: increase penalties for the use or sale of defective or uncertified aircraft parts, S1261 [8MR]
———mandatory pre-employment criminal background checks for airport baggage screeners (S. 2440), S2520 [11AP], S2759 [13AP], S8090 [6SE], S9770-S9772 [3OC], S11007-S11009 [25OC]
Bacon, Kenneth H.: Dept. of Justice handling of investigation relative to the release of information from the security clearance file of Linda R. Tripp, S2507 [11AP], S3576-S3578 [8MY], S4938-S4943 [12JN]
Bankruptcy: ensure debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic violence are nondischargeable, S103 [26JA], S200 [1FE], S226-S232, S247 [2FE], S7383 [20JY], S11413, S11414 [31OC], S11464, S11466 [1NO], S11552, S11553 [5DE], S11685, S11693, S11694, S11725, S11726, S11728 [7DE]
BATF: expand Youth Crime Gun Interdiction Initiative, S7614 [26JY]
———Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program funding, S7484 [24JY]
Biological weapons: enhance protections (S. 3202), S10421 [12OC]
Bolivia: tribute to democracy and drug eradication efforts (S. Res. 375), S10427 [12OC], S10840 [19OC]
Capital punishment: ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence, S198-S200 [1FE]
———ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence (S. 2073), S4508-S4510 [6JN], S7819 [27JY], S10793-S10795 [19OC]
———ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence (S. 2690), S4673-S4676, S4683, S4684 [7JN], S10648-S10650 [18OC], S11810 [15DE]
———prohibit the execution of pregnant women (H.R. 4888), S7952 [27JY]
———sentencing and imposition, S10648-S10650 [18OC]
———Supreme Court reconsideration of execution of Johnny Paul Penry relative to mental retardation, S11810 [15DE]
———temporary moratorium to ensure that defendants have adequate counsel and to allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence, S5656, S5657 [22JN]
———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty, S7826 [27JY], S8408 [12SE], S11736 [7DE]
———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 2463), S2940 [26AP], S4177 [18MY], S4508-S4510 [6JN], S11323 [29OC]
———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 3048), S8587 [14SE], S11323 [29OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 278), S2645 [12AP]
———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S7485 [24JY]
Census: limit penalties for refusing or neglecting to answer decennial census questions beyond those necessary for enumeration of the population, S2428 [7AP], S2460 [10AP]
Children and youth: abduction of children by family members to foreign countries, S3679, S3683 [9MY], S5730 [23JN]
———establish national policy on youth development (S. 3085), S8862-S8864 [20SE]
———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours, S2414 [7AP], S10954 [25OC]
———improve academic and social outcomes for students by providing productive activities during after-school hours (H.R. 3235), S10545, S10546 [13OC]
———improve efficiency and effectiveness of abuse and neglect courts (S. 2272), S1602-S1606 [22MR], S9326-S9329 [26SE]
———improve the quality and availability of training for judges, attorneys, and volunteers working in abuse and neglect courts (S. 2271), S1602-S1606 [22MR]
———prohibit transfer to and possession of semiautomatic assault weapons by individuals under 18, S1478 [21MR]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders, S11530 [14NO]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), S1368, S1376-S1378 [9MR], S1447 [20MR], S1783 [28MR], S2450 [10AP], S2483-S2485 [11AP], S2679-S2681, S2683 [13AP], S2890, S2891 [26AP], S2955 [27AP], S3861 [11MY], S3953-S3955 [15MY], S4184 [18MY], S4510-S4514, S4521-S4523 [6JN], S4938 [12JN], S5020 [13JN], S5101 [14JN], S5231 [15JN], S5316 [19JN], S7757 [27JY], S8267-S8271, S8287 [8SE], S9336 [27SE]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), submit conference report and include Senate gun safety language, S2290-S2294, S2304-S2313, S2320, S2332, S2334 [6AP], S2486 [11AP], S2694, S2706 [13AP], S3963, S3981-S4003 [16MY], S4037-S4071, S4096 [17MY], S4455 [25MY]
———promote accountability for violent and repeat juvenile offenders (H.R. 1501), submit conference report and include Senate gun safety language (S. Res. 276), S1475-S1480, S1529-S1531 [21MR]
———protect from exposure to explicit sexual or violent material and prevent youth violence, S8494 [13SE]
China, People's Republic of: apply certain measures in response to the illegal sale, transfer, or misuse of certain controlled goods, services, or technology, S8254-S8256 [8SE], S8300-S8310, S8314-S8337 [11SE], S8354-S8357, S8366-S8369, S8384-S8396, S8398-S8406 [12SE], S8442, S8444, S8450-S8469 [13SE], S8644-S8647 [18SE], S8667-S8669, S8682, S8703-S8705, S8707 [19SE], S10129 [10OC]
———apply certain measures in response to the illegal sale, transfer, or misuse of certain controlled goods, services, or technology (S. 2645), S4495 [25MY], S4507 [6JN], S6224, S6225 [30JN], S7511-S7514 [25JY]
Classified information: establish new criminal offense for unauthorized disclosure of properly classified information, S9684 [3OC], S10333, S10334 [12OC], S11649 [6DE]
Clinton, Hillary Rodham: independent counsel authority to release report on investigation into Whitewater and White House related activities, S8274 [8SE]
Clinton, President: anniversary of conditional clemency for prisoners convicted of crimes connected to activities of Puerto Rican nationalist group, S8538, S8539 [14SE], S8652 [18SE]
———continuation of independent counsel investigation, S2653-S2655, S2788, S2790 [13AP]
Coast Guard: maritime patrol aircraft funding, S4096 [17MY]
Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (S. 764), S1809 [28MR]
College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act: technical corrections (S. 3276), S11890 [15DE]
Colleges and universities: require that registered sexually violent offenders provide notice of any attendance at higher education institutions, S10216 [11OC]
Colombia: authorize urgent support to secure peace and the rule of law, and to enhance the effectiveness of anti-drug efforts, S2655-S2660 [13AP], S4182-S4184 [18MY], S5313-S5315 [19JN], S5521-S5527, S5537-S5539, S5542-S5547 [21JN], S5618-S5620 [22JN], S11473-S11475 [1NO]
———certification of U.S. support for the Colombian Government, military, and rule of law relative to assistance, S5509 [21JN]
———condemn kidnapping of U.S. citizens by Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and encourage the European community to assist with their safe return, S5511 [21JN]
———condition aid on U.S. public support of anti-drug efforts, S5446, S5447 [20JN]
———drug interdiction assistance, S63-S65 [26JA], S2648, S2655-S2660 [13AP], S5313-S5315 [19JN], S5521-S5527 [21JN], S5618-S5620, S5623, S5626 [22JN], S6228-S6232, S6235 [30JN], S11473-S11475 [1NO]
———human rights violations, S6985-S6987 [14JY]
———provide helicopters to assist in drug enforcement efforts, S5515-S5519, S5526, S5528, S5529 [21JN], S5626 [22JN]
Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): clarify oversight authority on open Dept. of Justice investigations and cases, S2066-S2069 [4AP]
———investigation of Dept. of Justice plea bargain agreement with Peter Lee relative to espionage charges, S2066-S2069 [4AP]
———oversight investigations on campaign finance abuses and certain ongoing Dept. of Justice investigations, S6105 [29JN]
———Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts proposed issuance of a subpoena to Sec. of Energy Richardson relative to the investigation and prosecution of Wen Ho Lee, S10921-S10923 [24OC]
Computers: allow issuance of single order to trace computer crime in multiple jurisdictions and modify damage requirements, sentencing guidelines, and treatment of juveniles in computer crimes (S. 2092), S804 [24FE]
———combat hacking through enhanced law enforcement and protect privacy of computer users (S. 2430), S2738-S2741 [13AP]
———encourage disclosure and exchange of information relative to cyber security of critical infrastructure (S. 3188), S10256 [11OC]
———establish a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting computer crimes, S10914-S10919 [24OC], S11886-S11890 [15DE]
———establish a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting computer crimes (H.R. 2816), S11942 [15DE]
———establish a grant program to assist State and local law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting computer crimes (S. 1314), S1454 [20MR]
———improve Internet security and protect against cyberterrorism, S10914-S10918 [24OC], S11886-S11890 [15DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 106th Congress, S10886 [23OC], S10899-S10901 [24OC]
Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 3), S2696 [13AP], S3180 [1MY], S3249-S3251 [2MY]
———protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 3), motion to proceed, S2818, S2820-S2832, S2835-S2851 [25AP], S2897-S2930 [26AP], S2966-S3011 [27AP]
———protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 3), motion to proceed—withdrawn, S3037 [27AP]
Contracts: end taxpayer support of Federal contractors against whom repeated civil judgments or criminal convictions have been entered (S. 3185), S10400 [12OC]
Correctional institutions: authorize funding for successful reentry of criminal offenders into local communities (S. 2908), S7477 [24JY]
———eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences, S11658-S11660 [6DE]
———eliminate good time credits for prisoners serving violent crime sentences (S. 2318), S1897-S1899 [29MR]
———exclude prisoners from requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act (S. 33), S121 [31JA]
———prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (S. 2927), S7667 [26JY]
———substance abuse prevention and treatment programs in prisons funding (S. 2619), S4380 [24MY]
Courts: abolish Federal statute of limitations for sex offenses and assist States in reducing backlog of cases awaiting DNA analysis (S. 3168), S9949 [5OC]
———allow victims to attend and observe the trials and sentencing hearings of those accused of the crime, S2827, S2828, S2831 [25AP], S2897-S2904, S2928 [26AP]
———establish a Federal drug court program (S. 3191), S10415 [12OC]
———expand authority of magistrate judges (S. 2875), S6844 [14JY]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures, S10919 [24OC]
———improve procedures for Federal civil forfeitures (H.R. 1658), S1753-S1762 [27MR]
———increase penalties for assaulting or threatening Federal judges, their family members, and other public servants (S. 113), S9554, S9555 [28SE]
———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (S. 2280), S1674 [23MR]
———preclude the admissibility of certain confessions in criminal cases (S. 2830), S6140 [29JN]
———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (H.R. 4051), S4396 [24MY], S4496 [25MY]
———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (S. 2390), S2532 [11AP], S2609, S2611 [12AP], S6570 [12JY]
———random assignment of judges to criminal cases, S1342, S1345 [9MR]
———reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies (S. 1769), House amendment, S2813, S2814 [13AP]
———truth-in-sentencing requirements relative to violent offenders (S. 2317), S1897-S1899 [29MR]
———waive time limits for introduction of motions for forensic DNA testing in certain Federal trials (S. 1700), S4510 [6JN]
CPSC: increase civil and criminal penalties imposed against companies that fail to report information on defective or dangerous products (S. 2820), S6134 [29JN]
Customs Service: prohibit use of racial and other discriminatory profiling in connection with searches and detentions of individuals (S. 2393), S2533 [11AP]
Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence: designate (S. Res. 345), S7923, S7924 [27JY]
———observance, S10792 [19OC]
DEA: funding to assist State and local efforts to clean up methamphetamine laboratories, S5542 [21JN], S6465 [11JY], S7439 [21JY], S7459 [24JY]
———funding to assist State and local efforts to clean up methamphetamine laboratories (S. Res. 291), S2713, S2775, S2776 [13AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: compensate growers for economic losses due to fradulent fruit and vegetable inspections at Hunts Point Terminal Market, Bronx, NY, S4438, S4439 [25MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish scholarships for training to improve Internet security and protect against cyberthreats, S4535 [6JN]
———improve deterrence, detection, and ability to combat terrorism, S4535 [6JN]
———prohibit the issuance of security clearances to employees or contractors with histories of criminal activity or substance abuse, S4651-S4656 [7JN], S6448 [11JY]
———restrict the sale or other transfer of armor piercing ammunition, S7441 [21JY]
Dept. of Energy: investigation of missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, S4980 [13JN], S5083, S5085, S5086 [14JN], S5321-S5323 [19JN], S9131 [25SE]
Dept. of Justice: appointment of special counsel to investigate Vice President Gore's fundraising activities in 1996 Presidential election campaign, S5654-S5656 [22JN], S5948-S5951, S6004-S6006 [28JN]
———decision on defense of the voluntary confessions law, S760 [24FE]
———drug prosecution and incarceration funding for county and local governments along the U.S.-Mexico border, S6670 [13JY]
———establish ethics standards for prosecutors, S4446-S4449 [25MY], S8571-S8573 [14SE], S9377 [27SE]
———establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies, S5094-S5096 [14JN]
———establish standards for interstate transportation of prisoners by private companies (S. 1898), S1853 [29MR], S4523 [6JN], S11011, S11012 [25OC]
———handling of investigation of missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, addressing of agency security issues, and determination of accountability for security lapses, S8306 [11SE], S8567-S8569 [14SE], S8625 [15SE], S8641 [18SE]
———Inspector General report on the misconduct by officials in the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program and the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training, S8370 [12SE]
———make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to establish after-school technology programs (S. 2061), S619 [10FE]
———provide grants to organizations to find missing adults (H.R. 2780), S11181 [26OC]
———provide grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to assist law enforcement in locating missing adults (S. 2065), S622 [10FE]
———reform process by which the Office of the Pardon Attorney investigates and reviews potential exercises of executive clemency (S. 2042), S538 [9FE], S1380 [9MR]
———report certain information relative to prisoners (H.R. 1800), S9769 [3OC]
Dept. of State: provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda (S. 2460), S2868 [25AP], S5753 [23JN]
Detroit, MI: tribute to ``Youth Connection'' campaign, S1881 [29MR]
Douglas, Bob: National Crime Prevention Council Mac Gray Award recipient, S10404 [12OC]
Drug abuse: combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers, S2893 [26AP]
———combat ``Ecstasy'' production, abuse, and imports, and increase education and awareness on dangers (S. 2612), S4317 [23MY], S9846 [4OC]
———combat methamphetamine abuse, S74-S76 [26JA]
———combat methamphetamine production and abuse, S11530 [14NO]
———national drug control policy, S789 [24FE], S2648 [13AP], S2893 [26AP], S5313-S5315 [19JN], S9562-S9564 [2OC], S11236 [27OC]
Drugs: Caribbean and South American nations drug interdiction assistance funding, S5511-S5515, S5525-S5527 [21JN]
———combat manufacture, traffic, import, and export of methamphetamine, S5625 [22JN]
———establish grants for drug treatment alternatives to prison programs administered by State or local prosecutors (H.R. 4493), S11655 [6DE]
———Federal law enforcement agencies funding to strengthen drug enforcement activities, S5533 [21JN]
———increase funding to Federal law enforcement agencies to strengthen drug enforcement activities, S2648 [13AP]
———penalties for operating methamphetamine laboratories and increased funding to combat methamphetamine production, trafficking, and abuse, S9108 [22SE], S9187 [25SE]
Drunken driving: national standard to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by intoxicated individuals, S5226 [15JN], S6568-S6570 [12JY], S10055 [6OC]
Ecology and environment: increase civil penalties on entities that have previously violated environmental laws or in cases of catastrophic events (S. 2934), S7674 [26JY]
Entertainment industry: develop, use, and enforce a system for labeling violent content in audio and visual media products and services (S. 2497), unanimous-consent request, S8439, S8440 [13SE]
Export Administration Act: increase penalties for violations (H.R. 5239), S10266 [11OC], S11365 [30OC]
FAA: condition any grants made to the Los Angeles International Airport on completion of investigation into diversion of airport revenues, S5188 [15JN]
Families and domestic relations: child abuse and neglect prevention (H.R. 764), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 245), S505 [8FE]
———enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to an available shelter (S. 3110), S9268 [26SE], S10074 [6OC]
———enable domestic violence hotline operators to access an Internet site to immediately direct callers to available shelters, S10179 [11OC]
———issue special postage stamps to fund domestic violence programs, S7604 [26JY]
———issue special postage stamps to fund domestic violence programs (S. 2044), S541 [9FE]
———provide centers for supervised child visitations and exchanges relative to domestic violence, S10179 [11OC]
FBI: jewelry and gem crime prevention programs funding, S11230 [27OC]
Federal aid programs: provide housing assistance to domestic violence victims (S. 2112), S868 [28FE]
Financial institutions: withhold U.S. contributions to international financial institutions until certain reforms are implemented and certified, S5485 [21JN]
Firearms: ban importation and transfer of large capacity ammunition feeding devices, S1478 [21MR], S2891 [26AP]
———ban possession by persons convicted of spousal abuse, S4052 [17MY]
———encourage States to make mental health information available to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 3264), S11376 [30OC]
———encourage States to require a holding period for students expelled for bringing a gun to school, S5652 [22JN]
———enhance enforcement and increase prosecutions relative to current laws and regulations, S3993, S3999 [16MY], S4037-S4041, S4043, S4044, S4047-S4051, S4057, S4060-S4062 [17MY]
———enhance the enforcement of gun dealer laws (S. 2310), S1884 [29MR]
———enhance the enforcement of gun violence laws (S. 2338), S1996 [30MR]
———gun control, S349-S355 [7FE], S555 [9FE], S606 [10FE], S748 [23FE], S925 [29FE], S1003, S1018 [1MR], S1644 [23MR], S1978 [30MR], S2290-S2294, S2304-S2313, S2320, S2332, S2334 [6AP], S2483-S2487 [11AP], S2838-S2840 [25AP], S2890 [26AP], S3502 [4MY], S4184 [18MY], S4231 [22MY], S4253 [23MY], S4338 [24MY], S4407 [25MY], S4510-S4514, S4521-S4523 [6JN], S4662 [7JN], S4814 [8JN], S4918 [9JN], S4938 [12JN], S5020 [13JN], S5086, S5101 [14JN], S5231 [15JN], S5298 [16JN], S5316, S5317 [19JN], S5452 [20JN], S5550 [21JN], S5652, S5653 [22JN], S5730 [23JN], S5780 [26JN], S5852, S5877 [27JN], S6006 [28JN], S6105, S6106 [29JN], S6342 [10JY], S6463 [11JY], S6567 [12JY], S6670, S6673 [13JY], S6828 [14JY], S7065 [17JY], S7150 [18JY], S7223 [19JY], S7384 [20JY], S7470 [24JY], S7515, S7537 [25JY], S7596, S7648 [26JY], S7814, S7821 [27JY], S7993 [5SE], S8091 [6SE], S8189 [7SE], S8287 [8SE], S8339 [11SE], S8406 [12SE], S8494 [13SE], S8570, S8574 [14SE], S8634 [15SE], S8751 [19SE], S8812 [20SE], S8936 [21SE], S9127 [25SE], S9259 [26SE], S9379 [27SE], S9458, S9459 [28SE], S9596 [2OC], S9688 [3OC], S9846 [4OC], S9937 [5OC], S10073 [6OC], S10149 [10OC], S10241 [11OC], S10402 [12OC], S10586 [13OC], S10615 [17OC], S10703 [18OC], S10792 [19OC], S10911 [24OC], S10986, S10988 [25OC], S11123 [26OC], S11243 [27OC], S11365, S11368 [30OC], S11421 [31OC], S11481 [1NO], S11528 [14NO], S11561 [5DE], S11621 [6DE], S11736 [7DE], S11780 [14DE], S11892 [15DE]
———gun laws enforcement initiative funding, S2403-S2406 [7AP]
———implement a system of licensing purchasers and a record of sale system (S. 2525), S3695 [9MY]
———lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, S349-S355 [7FE]
———licensing and registration policies, S352-S355 [7FE]
———mandatory registration of handguns (S. 2099), S812 [24FE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms, S925 [29FE], S1018 [1MR], S3014 [27AP], S3502 [4MY]
———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers and protect gun owner privacy and ownership rights (S. 2270), S1598-S1601 [22MR]
———reduce violence in schools, S925 [29FE], S1083-S1085, S1087, S1101 [2MR], S1383 [9MR], S4918 [9JN], S10586 [13OC]
———regulate the manufacture, assembly, shipment, or transportation of firearms or firearm parts (S. 3043), S8505 [13SE]
———regulation of dealers (S. 1306), S78 [26JA]
———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S555 [9FE], S1376-S1378 [9MR], S1478 [21MR], S1644 [23MR], S2450 [10AP], S2891 [26AP], S3861 [11MY], S3963 [16MY], S4048, S4053, S4054, S4056 [17MY], S4813 [8JN], S6670 [13JY]
———regulation of transfers at guno shows, S2329 [6AP]
———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all in the custody of Federal agencies and add ballistics testing to existing enforcement strategies (S. 2324), S1908 [29MR]
———require ballistics testing of all firearms that are most commonly used in crime and provide for compilation and use of ballistics information to curb the use of firearms in crime (S. 2715), S5028 [13JN]
———study marketing practices of the firearms industry relative to children, S1478 [21MR]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), S1706-S1737 [27MR], S1765-S1807 [28MR], S1833-S1843, S1855, S1858-S1874 [29MR], S2098, S2099 [4AP], S2856 [25AP]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), cloture motion, S1736 [27MR]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 14), unanimous-consent agreement, S1651 [23MR], S1857 [29MR]
———protect, S1707-S1721 [27MR], S1793, S1794 [28MR], S1855, S1871 [29MR]
Foreign countries: establish court-martial jurisdiction over civilians serving with Armed Forces and Federal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside the U.S. by civilians accompanying U.S. Armed Forces (S. 768), S11181-S11184 [26OC]
Foreign policy: encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, S5620 [22JN]
Foreign trade: authorizing appropriations for technical assistance to promote trade anti-corruption measures (S. 2382), S3858 [11MY]
———investigate and prevent the unreported importation of ginseng products into the U.S. (S. Res. 348), S8105 [6SE]
FTC: report on marketing of violence to children by entertainment industry, S8528 [13SE], S8606-S8608 [14SE], S10611-S10613 [17OC]
Gallatin County, MT: tribute to Drug Treatment Court, S4007 [16MY]
Gambling: establish panel to investigate illegal gambling on college sports and to recommend effective countermeasures (S. 2050), S550 [9FE]
Garza, Juan: postponement of execution relative to Dept. of Justice action on clemency guidelines, S6404 [11JY]
Government: report on progress in developing infrastructure assurance strategies and Dept. of Defense role in implementing such strategies and detecting information warfare programs (S. 2702), S4845 [8JN]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: compliance (S. Con. Res. 98), S1684 [23MR], S3679, S3683 [9MY]
Hate crimes: conduct study and establish a grant program to assist State and local authorities in investigations and prosecutions, S5338-S5356 [19JN], S5421-S5428 [20JN]
———enhance Federal enforcement, S5300-S5304 [16JN], S5334-S5356 [19JN], S5421-S5434 [20JN], S5547, S5548 [21JN], S5649 [22JN], S5732 [23JN], S9245 [26SE], S10345-S10347, S10348, S10360, S10391 [12OC]
———enhance Federal enforcement (S. 622), S3602 [8MY], S5550 [21JN], S10072 [6OC]
———increase penalties (S. Con. Res. 120), S4694 [7JN]
Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), S4499 [25MY], S4507 [6JN], S7781, S7788, S7789 [27JY]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10043, S10044 [6OC], S10137-S10139 [10OC], S10164-S10228, S10240, S10241 [11OC], S10615 [17OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10061 [6OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 149), S10271 [11OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (S. 2414), S2630-S2632 [12AP], S10028 [5OC]
———combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (S. 2449), S2768 [13AP], S5084 [14JN]
———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor, S5532 [21JN]
———prevent trafficking of women and children for forced prostitution and labor (S. 600), S1305 [8MR]
Identification: prevent fraud (S. 2328), S1987 [30MR]
———prevent fraud (S. 2924), S7663 [26JY], S11427-S11432 [31OC], S11491 [1NO], S11941 [15DE]
Illinois: decision by Governor Ryan to stay all executions until a State panel can review implementation of death sentences, S139 [31JA]
Immigration: arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (H.R. 4489), S4454, S4501-S4504 [25MY]
———arrival and departure requirements for Canadian citizens relative to automated entry and exit control systems (S. 2599), S4204, S4207 [18MY]
———clarification of term ``extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm'' relative to visa eligibility, S10179 [11OC]
———restore fairness to immigration law (S. 3120), S9387-S9389 [27SE], S9647 [3OC]
Indonesia: prohibit military assistance relative to prosecution of those responsible for violence, return of displaced refugees, and human rights conditions in East Timor (S. 2621), S4381 [24MY], S5524 [21JN]
Inter-American Foundation: funding relative to completion of GAO civil and criminal investigations, S5537 [21JN]
International Abolition Day: observance, S1022 [1MR]
International Criminal Court: encourage President Clinton to sign establishing treaty, S11899-S11901 [15DE]
International law: protect U.S. military personnel and other U.S. officials from criminal prosecution by an international court to which the U.S. is not a party (S. 2726), S5107 [14JN]
International relations: emphasize peace process in Chechnya at G-7 summit in Japan, S5551 [21JN]
Johns Hopkins University: Protection Project funding, S10217 [11OC]
Jonesboro, AR: anniversary of shooting of students and teacher outside Westside Middle School, S1666 [23MR]
Katie Poirier Abduction Emergency Fund: establish (S. 2055), S616 [10FE]
Kenya: condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice (S. Con. Res. 146), S10093 [6OC], S10736 [18OC]
Law enforcement: allow post-conviction DNA tests and facilitate the exchange by law enforcement agencies of DNA identification information on felony offenders (S. 3130), S9466-S9469 [28SE]
———assist States and local governments in carrying out Safe Homes-Safe Streets programs (S. 2482), S3026 [27AP]
———community policing programs funding, S11529 [14NO]
———develop and implement community policing and prosecutorial initiatives that address production, manufacture, distribution, importation, and use of illegal drugs (S. 2850), S6574 [12JY]
———facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders (H.R. 4640), S11645-S11648 [6DE]
———facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (S. 3220), S10801 [19OC]
———facilitate the gathering of criminal background information on employees and volunteers for providers of care to children, the elderly, and disabled individuals (S. 3252), S11252 [27OC]
———improve the quality and credibility of forensic science services for criminal justice purposes (S. 3045), S8585, S8586, S8605 [14SE], S11184-S11187 [26OC]
———limit access to body armor by violent felons and facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies (S. 783), S11013, S11014 [25OC]
———prevent the entry by false pretenses to certain restricted areas and prevent misuse of genuine and counterfeit police badges (H.R. 4827), S11428 [31OC], S11655 [6DE]
———provide grants to law enforcement agencies to purchase firearms (S. 3192), S10416 [12OC]
Law Enforcement Memorial Day: observance, S4457 [25MY]
Law enforcement officers: clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (H.R. 4033), S7651 [26JY], S7952 [27JY]
———clarify procedures and conditions for the award of matching grants for the purchase of armor vests (S. 2413), S2629, S2630 [12AP], S3949 [15MY], S7435 [21JY], S9227 [26SE], S9879-S9883 [5OC], S10155 [10OC], S10990 [25OC]
———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (S. 2256), S1517 [21MR]
———fund task forces to locate and apprehend fugitives in felony criminal cases and provide administrative subpoena authority (S. 2761), S5556 [21JN]
———improve the matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing armor vests (S. 521), S3949 [15MY], S8266 [8SE]
———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (S. 3221), S10802 [19OC]
———provide that Federal officers who are convicted of a felony should be terminated from employment (S. 2404), S2617 [12AP]
Libya: travel ban relative to trial of the terrorist suspects in the crash of Pan Am flight 103, S3033 [27AP]
Littleton, CO: anniversary of shootings at Columbine High School, S2713, S2789 [13AP]
———shooting of students at Columbine High School, S1447 [20MR]
Mancuso, Donald: allegations of misconduct while serving as Defense Criminal Investigative Service Director, S130 [31JA], S6250 [30JN]
Medicare: provide guidance to health care providers attempting to properly submit claims and target truly fraudulent activity for enforcement of billing regulations rather than inadvertent errors (S. 3131), S9469 [28SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: require criminal background checks for nursing facility workers (S. 3066), S8759 [19SE]
Mental health: expansion of the Southern Florida Medical Corrections Options Program to include a demonstration project in Hawaii, S11231 [27OC]
Mexico: grant a temporary waiver of requirements relative to foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S. 3021), S8212-S8214, S8241 [7SE]
———grant a temporary waiver of requirements relative to foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts (S. Res. 366), S9884 [5OC], S10272 [11OC]
Michigan: issuance of concealed handgun licenses, S11895 [15DE]
Milosevic, Slobodan: oppose efforts to offer amnesty and asylum in Russia, S5549 [21JN]
Money: combat international money laundering and protect the U.S. financial system (S. 2972), S7886-S7888 [27JY]
Montana: designate certain counties as High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas and authorize funding for drug control activities in those areas (S. 2238), S1413 [9MR]
Motor vehicles: impose criminal and civil penalties for failure to recall and knowingly distributing defective vehicles or parts (S. 3070), S8763 [19SE]
———impose criminal and civil penalties for false statements and failure to file reports relative to defects in foreign products (S. 3012), S8112 [6SE]
Mount Morris Township, MI: shooting of student at Buell Elementary School, S1018 [1MR], S1083, S1084, S1087, S1113 [2MR]
Naches, WA: Naches Valley High School Leadership Class recipient of Innovation in Education Award, S299 [2FE]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: expand purpose to cover individuals aged 18 through 21 (S. 2064), S622 [10FE]
National Community Antidrug Coalition Institute: establish (S. 2473), S2944 [26AP]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (S. Res. 248), S3557 [4MY]
National Crime Prevention Month: observance, S9691 [3OC]
National Guard: Youth ChalleNGe Program funding, S6564, S6565 [12JY]
National Instant Criminal Background Check System: authorize Dept. of Justice to reimburse States for serving as points of contact (S. 2769), S5666 [22JN]
National Missing Children's Day: observance, S4451 [25MY]
National objectives: policy to control crime and reform court procedures (S. 2783), S5790 [26JN]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 247), S94 [26JA], S3949, S3950 [15MY], S4005 [16MY]
National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 258), S638 [10FE], S1434 [9MR]
National Safe Television for All-Ages Day: designate (S. Res. 349), S8216 [7SE]
National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 2965), S7859-S7862 [27JY]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 300), S3039-S3041 [27AP]
Native Americans: improve the cause of action for misrepresentation of Indian arts and crafts (S. 2872), S6842 [14JY], S10009 [5OC]
———technical corrections to certain laws (S. 3031), S8416 [12SE]
Nevada: National Guard Counterdrug Reconnaissance and Interdiction Detachment Unit funding, S7742 [27JY]
New Hampshire: legislative action to abolish the death penalty, S4177 [18MY]
New Orleans, LA: condemn shooting at Carter C. Woodson Middle School, S9458 [28SE]
NRA: comments by executive vice president Wayne LaPierre on President Clinton's stance on gun control legislation, S1586 [22MR]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas funding, S8746 [19SE]
Oil Pollution Act: improve provisions concerning the recovery of damages for injuries resulting from oil spills (S. 3268), S11494 [1NO]
———reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes (S. 2944), S7841-S7843 [27JY]
Ojdanic, Dragolub: hosting of war criminal by Russian Government, S4452 [25MY]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: provide additional protections to victims of rape (S. 3206), S10590 [13OC]
Pipelines: civil penalties against owners or operators relative to the availability of certain information during an incident investigation, S8235 [7SE]
Political campaigns: influence and legality of foreign contributions, S1283, S1296 [8MR]
Privacy: enhance protections for electronic information, ensure uniform protections for purchase or rental of certain media, and promote use of encryption technology while balancing law enforcement needs (S. 854), S11778 [14DE]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services, S794 [24FE], S4254 [23MY]
———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (S. 2063), S713 [23FE]
———strengthen and clarify prohibitions on electronic eavesdropping (S. 2326), S1911 [29MR]
Product safety: penalize the knowing and reckless introduction of a defective product into interstate commerce (S. 3014), S8188 [7SE]
Racial relations: increase efforts to combat police brutality and use of racial profiling, S9444 [28SE], S10786, S10787 [19OC]
Refugees: reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing prosecution or torture (S. 1940), S8752 [19SE], S9647 [3OC]
Robel, Jake D.: express sympathy on death and commend individuals for efforts relative to capture of his killer, S970 [29FE]
Russia: encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes, S4917, S4918 [9JN], S6007 [28JN], S7384 [20JY], S7419 [21JY]
———encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes (S. Res. 262), S709 [23FE], S834 [24FE], S5551 [21JN]
———U.S. policy relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes (S. Res. 280), S1999 [30MR]
Schools: provide a safer educational environment by implementing policies to reduce threat of gun violence, S1063-S1068, S1097 [2MR], S4443 [25MY]
———provide a safer educational environment by implementing policies to reduce violence and illegal drug use, S1071, S1072, S1097 [2MR], S2950-S2953 [27AP]
Secret Service: clarify authority relative to former Presidents and families, events of national significance, threat assessment, subpoena issuance, and forfeiture of computers and other counterfeiting devices (H.R. 3048), S7952 [27JY], S10546-S10550 [13OC], S11651-S11654 [6DE]
Senate: return of certain treaties to the President (S. Res. 267), S10499 [12OC]
Senior citizens: prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (S. 751), S8190 [7SE], S9945 [5OC]
———warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud, including Internet fraud, and provide information that will help individuals protect themselves, S10918 [24OC]
———warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud, including Internet fraud, and provide information that will help individuals protect themselves (S. 3042), S8504 [13SE]
———warn of the dangers of telemarketing fraud, including Internet fraud, and provide information that will help individuals protect themselves (S. 3164), S9945 [5OC], S10941 [24OC], S11123 [26OC], S11366 [30OC]
Serbia: oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S7630-S7637 [26JY]
———oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe (S. Res. 272), S2703 [13AP], S3271 [2MY]
Sierra Leone: condemn crimes and human rights abuses and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable (S. Res. 315), S4500 [25MY]
Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (S. 2477), S3024 [27AP]
Spain: condemn the assassination of Fernando Buesa and Jorge Diez Elorza by the Basque separatist group ETA and encourage the end of violent actions (S. Con. Res. 82), S822 [24FE]
States: encourage incarceration of individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation, S10181, S10182, S10199-S10202, S10207-S10212, S10225-S10228 [11OC]
———encourage incarceration of individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation (H.R. 894), S6583 [12JY], S6762 [13JY]
Strengthen Our Sisters (organization): funding, S6206, S6207 [30JN]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: promote State flexibility and accountability, support youth prevention and treatment programs, and respond to incidents of teen violence, S9106, S9108 [22SE]
———promote State flexibility and accountability, support youth prevention and treatment programs, and respond to incidents of teen violence (S. 976), S9842 [4OC]
Supreme Court: consideration of case on partial-birth abortions, S2714 [13AP]
———decision on Violence Against Women Act provision creating a Federal civil rights cause of action for women to sue sexual abuse offenders, S3970 [16MY], S7597 [26JY]
Terrorism: enhance efforts to deter, prevent, thwart, and respond to international acts of terrorism against U.S. nationals and interests (S. 3205), S10395 [12OC], S10586 [13OC], S10958, S10959 [25OC], S11117 [26OC], S11538-S11544 [14NO]
———modify enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgements, S10178, S10202, S10212, S10213, S10240, S10241 [11OC]
———modify enforcement of certain anti-terrorism judgements (S. 1796), unanimous-consent agreement, S7729 [27JY]
———U.S. policy, S1956 [30MR], S8791 [20SE]
———U.S. response to acts of terrorism against U.S. facilities, soldiers, and citizens, S10730-S10733 [18OC]
Tobacco products: combat smuggling of tobacco products into the U.S. (S. 2493), S3258 [2MY]
Trademarks: prohibit the unauthorized destruction, modification, or alteration of product identification codes (S. 2105), S816-S820 [24FE]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S165 [31JA], S222 [1FE], S340 [3FE], S646 [10FE], S4210 [18MY], S6764 [13JY], S7809 [27JY]
Trumbull, Robin: Battle Creek (MI) Enquirer George Award recipient, S2860 [25AP]
U.N. International Day in Support of Torture Victims and Survivors: observance, S5878 [27JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: fund task forces to locate and apprehend fugitives in felony criminal cases and provide administrative subpoena authority (S. 2516), S3612 [8MY], S7715-S7720 [26JY]
U.S. Park Police: establish new pay rates and compensation schedules for officers, S9684 [3OC]
Vermont: tribute to Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, S1454 [20MR]
Victims: enhance rights and protections (S. 934), S2782, S2783 [13AP], S3910 [11MY]
Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund: extend authorization, S11865 [15DE]
———extend authorization (S. 2049), S549 [9FE]
Voinovich, Senator: report on trip to Southeastern Europe, S2700-S2706 [13AP]
Voting: secure Federal voting rights of persons who have fully served their sentences, parole, and probation (S. 2666), S4480 [25MY]
Women: ensure that older women are protected from institutional, community, and domestic violence, and sexual assault, S10220 [11OC]
———reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women, S8751 [19SE], S9019 [22SE], S9248-S9254, S9258 [26SE], S9333, S9364 [27SE], S9457 [28SE], S9846 [4OC], S9877, S9878 [5OC], S10043, S10044, S10074 [6OC], S10137-S10139 [10OC], S10164, S10199, S10202-S10206, S10211-S10226 [11OC], S10615 [17OC], S11530 [14NO], S11865 [15DE]
———reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (H.R. 1248), unanimous-consent request, S9877 [5OC]
———reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (S. 51), S3970 [16MY], S4185 [18MY], S4764, S4765 [8JN]
———reauthorize Federal programs to prevent violence against women (S. 2787), S5791, S5803-S5806 [26JN], S5877 [27JN], S6464 [11JY], S7597 [26JY], S8571 [14SE]
World War II: require disclosure of classified information on chemical and biological experiments carried out by Japan, S11650 [6DE]
Zimbabwe: condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period, S5359 [19JN]
———condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period (S. Res. 314), S4490 [25MY]
———restrict assistance until certain conditions are satisfied and support democratic and economic transition (S. 2677), S4573 [6JN], S4635 [7JN], S5753 [23JN], S6247 [30JN]
Reports
Comparision Between House and Senate Legislation on Drug Interdiction Assistance to Colombia: Mary M. McCarthy and Helena Olea, Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, H5614 [29JN]
Dept. of Justice's International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program and the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training: Dept. of Justice Inspector General, S8371-S8375 [12SE]
Gun Control: Student Advisory Board of the 14th Congressional District of California, E976 [12JN]
Refusals To Comply With Subpoenas in Investigation of the Project on Government Oversight (organization) Relative to False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Oil Companies: Committee on Resources (House), H11368-H11384 [27OC]
———Committee on Resources (House) (Minority Rebuttal), H11395-H11398 [27OC]
Unsubstantiated Allegations of Wrongdoing Involving the Clinton Administration: Committee on Government Reform and Oversight (House) Minority Staff, H8447-H8454 [28SE]
Use of Armed Forces Personnel To Support Civilian Law Enforcement: Dept. of Defense, E794 [19MY]
Reports filed
Airport Security Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2440) (S. Rept. 106-388), S8019 [5SE]
Armed Forces of National Liberation (FALN) and Macheteros Clemency—Misleading Explanations, a Reckless Decision, a Dangerous Message: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 106-488), H3 [24JA]
Body Armor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 783), S7838 [27JY]
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4033) (H. Rept. 106-776), H6775 [24JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2413), S6120 [29JN]
Child Sex Crimes Wiretapping Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3484) (H. Rept. 106-920), H8616 [2OC]
Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 876) (S. Rept. 106-509), S11131 [26OC]
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1658), S1671 [23MR]
Computer Crime Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1314), S8941 [21SE]
Computer Security Enhancement Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2413) (H. Rept. 106-876), H7989 [21SE]
Condemn Terrorist Attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and Urge the Argentine Government To Punish Those Responsible: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 329), S6013 [28JN]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 613) (H. Rept. 106-942), H9010 [5OC]
Consideration of H.R. 3660, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 106-559), H1762 [4AP]
Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3) (S. Rept. 106-254), S2106 [4AP]
Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the U.S. Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 14) (S. Rept. 106-246), S1461 [20MR]
Dept. of Energy Investigation of Missing Nuclear Missile Technology From Los Alamos National Laboratory and Agency Security Issues: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 534) (H. Rept. 106-730), H5954 [12JY]
Dept. of State Rewards for Information Relative to Serious Violations of International Law in Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2460), S4952 [12JN]
DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4640) (H. Rept. 106-900), H8199 [26SE]
East Timor Repatriation and Security Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2621), S9464 [28SE]
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5018) (H. Rept. 106-932), H8799 [4OC]
Enhanced Federal Security Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4827) (H. Rept. 106-913), H8468 [28SE]
Extradition Treaty With Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-26), S9860 [4OC]
Extradition Treaty With Paraguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-26), S9860 [4OC]
Extradition Treaty With South Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-23), S9860 [4OC]
Extradition Treaty With Sri Lanka: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-26), S9860 [4OC]
Federal Judiciary Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 113), S7838 [27JY]
Fugitive Apprehension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2516), S7392 [20JY]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 98), S2940 [26AP]
Increase Criminal Penalties for Bringing In and Harboring Certain Aliens: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 238) (H. Rept. 106-850), H7650 [14SE]
Indian Arts and Crafts Enforcement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2872) (S. Rept. 106-452), S9604 [2OC]
Inter-American Convention Against Corruption: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-15), S6256 [30JN]
Inter-American Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Related Optional Protocol: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9859 [4OC]
Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-21), S9604 [2OC]
International Counter-Money Laundering Act: Committee on Banking and Financial Services (House) (H.R. 3886) (H. Rept. 106-728), H5954 [12JY]
International Debt Relief and Strengthening of Anticorruption Measures and Accountability at International Financial Institutions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3129) (S. Rept. 106-425), S9464 [28SE]
Internet False Identification Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2924), S9464 [28SE]
Internet Integrity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2448), S9941 [5OC]
Interstate Transportation of Dangerous Criminals Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1898), S9464 [28SE]
Janet Reno's Stewardship of the Justice Department—A Failure To Serve the Ends of Justice: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 106-1027), H12085 [13DE]
Japanese Imperial Army Disclosure Act: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1902), S7392 [20JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1902), S4190 [18MY]
Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3485) (H. Rept. 106-733), H6051 [13JY], H6469 [18JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1796), S1391 [9MR]
Methamphetamine Anti-Proliferation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2987) (H. Rept. 106-878), H7990 [21SE]
Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3380) (H. Rept. 106-778), H6776 [24JY]
National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3235) (H. Rept. 106-859), H7722 [18SE]
National Safe Place Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 258), S1391 [9MR]
Native American Laws Technical Corrections: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3031) (S. Rept. 106-501), S10411 [12OC]
Nomination of Donnie R. Marshall To Be DEA Administrator: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3915 [11MY]
Nomination of Janie L. Jeffers to the U.S. Parole Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7838 [27JY]
Nomination of Marie F. Ragghianti to the U.S. Parole Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7839 [27JY]
Oppose Serbian Regime of Slobodan Milosevic, Support Efforts of the Democratic Opposition, and Promote Peace, Stability, and Prosperity in Southeastern Europe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 272), S2940 [26AP]
Pardon Attorney Reform and Integrity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2042) (S. Rept. 106-231), S1390 [9MR]
Preparedness Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4210) (H. Rept. 106-731), H6051 [13JY]
Presidential Threat Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3048) (H. Rept. 106-669), H4219 [12JN]
Refusals To Comply With Subpoenas in Investigation of the Project on Government Oversight (organization) Relative to False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Oil Companies: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 106-801), H11205 [26OC]
Secret Evidence Repeal Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2121) (H. Rept. 106-981), H10035 [17OC]
Secure Our Schools Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4108) (H. Rept. 106-718), H5736 [10JY]
Senate Return of Certain Treaties to the President: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 267), S1391 [9MR]
Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2272), S7838 [27JY]
Technical Assistance, Trade Promotion, and Anti-Corruption Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2382) (S. Rept. 106-257), S2438 [7AP]
Technology Worker Temporary Relief Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4227) (H. Rept. 106-692), H5083 [23JN]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3244) (H. Rept. 106-939), H9010 [5OC]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3244) (H. Rept. 106-487), H2336 [13AP]
Tragedy at Waco—New Evidence Examined: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 106-1037), H12534 [2JA]
Treaty With Cyprus on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9856 [4OC]
Treaty With Egypt on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9857 [4OC]
Treaty With France on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9857 [4OC]
Treaty With Nigeria on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]
Treaty With Romania on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]
Treaty With South Africa on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]
Treaty With Ukraine on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 106-24), S9858 [4OC]
Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 278) (H. Rept. 106-541), H1404 [23MR]
Violence Against Women Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1248) (H. Rept. 106-891), H8199 [26SE]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2787), S6574 [12JY]
Wireless Telecommunications Sourcing and Privacy Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 106-725), H5842 [11JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3489) (H. Rept. 106-726), H5842 [11JY]
Zimbabwe Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2677), S4952 [12JN]
Resolutions by organizations
Hear O'Israel International, Inc., Listen to the Cries of the Children National Campaign 2000: Houston, TX, Mayor and City Council, E862 [25MY]
Protect U.S. flag: AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary of North Dakota, S1721 [27MR]
———AMVETS of North Dakota, S1721 [27MR]
Southeastern Europe: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, S7637 [26JY]
Treatment of Wen Ho Lee relative to Dept. of Justice investigation into missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory: Episcopal Church USA (organization), H9887 [12OC]
———Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, NM, H9891 [12OC]
Resolutions of ratification
Extradition Treaty With Belize, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]
Extradition Treaty With Paraguay, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]
Extradition Treaty With South Africa, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]
Extradition Treaty With Sri Lanka, S9860 [4OC], S10666 [18OC]
Inter-American Convention Against Corruption, S6256 [30JN], S7809 [27JY]
Inter-American Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Related Optional Protocol, S9859 [4OC], S10664 [18OC]
Inter-American Convention on Serving Criminal Sentences Abroad, S9604 [2OC], S10658 [18OC]
Treaty With Cyprus on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9856 [4OC], S10662 [18OC]
Treaty With Egypt on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9857 [4OC], S10662 [18OC]
Treaty With France on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9857 [4OC], S10662 [18OC]
Treaty With Nigeria on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S10663 [18OC]
Treaty With Romania on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9858 [4OC], S10663 [18OC]
Treaty With South Africa on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9858 [4OC], S10664 [18OC]
Treaty With Ukraine on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters, S9858 [4OC], S10664 [18OC]
Rulings of the Chair
Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims (H.R. 3244), conference report, S10206 [11OC]
Songs
``For the Children,'' Jo Johnson, E1825 [19OC]
Statements
Award for Distinguished Service in the Promotion of Human Rights: Law Society of Kenya, S10093 [6OC]
Budget 2001-2005: Congressional Black Caucus, H1270 [22MR], H1347 [23MR]
Bulgaria's Perspective on Southeastern Europe: Nadezhda Mihailova, Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, S2704 [13AP]
Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: George W. Bush, Governor of Texas, S2968 [27AP]
———Laurence H. Tribe, S2823 [25AP], S2901, S2902 [26AP]
———Marsha A. Kight, Families and Survivors United (organization), S2969 [27AP]
———NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund (organization), S2927 [26AP]
———Racial Minorities for Victim Justice (organization), S2975 [27AP]
Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of U.S. Flag: Alan G. Lance, Sr., American Legion, E459 [30MR]
———James D. Staton, Air Force Sergeants Association, S1841 [29MR]
Counterterrorism Act: Phil Baum, American Jewish Congress, S10960 [25OC]
Date/Acquaintance Rape: Paula Dufresne and Kathleen Shevchik, E1533 [19SE]
Denial of Parole for Leonard Peltier for Murder of FBI Agents in South Dakota: Louis J. Freeh, FBI, E1148 [29JN]
Encourage States To Incarcerate Individuals Convicted of Murder, Rape, or Child Molestation: Fred Ansell, S10208 [11OC]
Legal Drinking Age: Rami Faour and Pat Griffin, E1541 [20SE]
Public Forum on Domestic Violence: Carla Horton, H1728 [4AP]
———Victoria L. Lutz, H1727 [4AP]
School Safety: Elizabeth Bombard, E1559 [21SE]
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Amy Paul, My Sisters' Place (organization), H1729 [4AP]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10191-S10193 [11OC]
———Maryellen Martirano, Westchester County, NY, District Attorney's Office, H1726 [4AP]
———New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, H1727 [4AP]
Summaries
Airport Security Improvement Act (S. 2440), H10525 [23OC]
Budget 2001-2005: Congressional Black Caucus, H1344-H1347 [23MR]
Encourage States To Incarcerate Individuals Convicted of Murder, Rape, or Child Molestation, S10201 [11OC]
Innocence Protection Act (S. 2690), S4680 [7JN]
Internet False Identification Prevention Act (S. 2924), S11430 [31OC]
Restoration of Fairness in Immigration Law Act (H.R. 4966), E1350-E1353 [27JY]
Transportation Information Recall Enhancement Act (S. 3012), S8113 [6SE]
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, S10193-S10196 [11OC]
Younger Americans Act (S. 3085), S8863 [20SE]
Surveys
Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services Funding: New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, H1728 [4AP]
Tables
Bulletproof vest funding and purchases, S9880 [5OC]
Recent school shootings, S1066 [2MR]
U.N. Drug Control Program funding pledges by countries, E96 [8FE]
U.S., European Union, and international financial institutions support to Southeastern Europe and Kosovo, S2704 [13AP]
Testimonies
Africa's Diamonds—Precious, Perilous Too? Eli Haas, Diamond Dealers Club, E1058 [20JN]
Case for Justice in Iraq: David J. Scheffer, E1567-E1570 [22SE]
Encourage States To Incarcerate Individuals Convicted of Murder, Rape, or Child Molestation: Franklin Zimring, H5751 [11JY]
———Gail Willard, S10200 [11OC]
———Mike Lawlor, National Conference of State Legislatures, H5752 [11JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 76, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, H356 [14FE]
H. Con. Res. 245, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 764, Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act, H128 [1FE]
H. Con. Res. 278, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H1638 [3AP]
H. Con. Res. 309, promote in-school personal safety programs for children, H3002 [15MY]
H. Con. Res. 407, corrections in enrollment of S. 1455, College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act, H8006 [25SE]
H. Con. Res. 410, condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice in Kenya, H10643 [24OC]
H. Res. 448, anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK, H1965 [10AP]
H. Res. 457, consideration of H.R. 3660, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1771 [5AP]
H. Res. 465, collection and dissemination of statistics on the number of newborn babies abandoned in public places, H2021 [11AP]
H. Res. 495, support the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering and the public identification of noncooperative jurisdictions in combating international money laundering, H4610 [19JN]
H. Res. 500, condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in Zimbabwe, H4653 [19JN], E696 [10MY]
H. Res. 501, honor and recognize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and daily risks and sacrifices of officers, H3025 [15MY]
H. Res. 534, Dept. of Energy investigation of missing nuclear missile technology from Los Alamos National Laboratory, addressing of agency security issues, and determination of accountability for security lapses, H6072 [17JY]
H. Res. 561, President Clinton's addressing of issues of neighborhood crime prevention, community policing and reduction of school crime, H7190 [27JY]
H. Res. 605, encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H10634 [24OC]
H. Res. 613, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H9029 [6OC]
H. Res. 657, Committee on Resources (House) report to U.S. Attorney on refusals to comply with subpoenas in investigation of the Project on Government Oversight relative to False Claims Act lawsuit against oil companies, H11385 [27OC]
H.R. 238, increase criminal penalties for bringing in and harboring certain aliens, H8694 [3OC]
H.R. 764, Child Abuse Prevention and Enforcement Act, H121 [1FE]
H.R. 894, encourage States to incarcerate individuals convicted of murder, rape, or child molestation, H5748 [11JY]
H.R. 1042, Drug Dealer Liability Act, H9535 [10OC]
H.R. 1248, Violence Against Women Act, H8086-H8093 [26SE]
H.R. 1658, Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, H2040-H2046 [11AP]
H.R. 1800, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H6736 [24JY]
H.R. 2130, Date-Rape Drug Prohibition Act, H55-H57 [31JA]
H.R. 2413, Computer Security Enhancement Act, H10606-H10608 [24OC]
H.R. 2780, Dept. of Justice grants to organizations to find missing adults, H10452 [19OC]
H.R. 2816, Computer Crime Enforcement Act, H12510 [15DE]
H.R. 3048, Presidential Threat Protection Act, H5090 [26JN]
H.R. 3088, Victims of Rape Health Protection Act, H8583 [2OC]
H.R. 3235, National Police Athletic League Youth Enrichment Act, H8580 [2OC]
H.R. 3244, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H2675-H2682 [9MY]
H.R. 3380, Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, H6928 [25JY]
H.R. 3484, Child Sex Crimes Wiretapping Act, H8697 [3OC]
H.R. 3485, Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, H6936 [25JY]
H.R. 3660, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H1779 [5AP]
H.R. 4033, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, H6932 [25JY]
H.R. 4047, Two Strikes and You're Out Child Protection Act, H6940 [25JY]
H.R. 4051, Project Exile—The Safe Streets and Neighborhoods Act, H2026 [11AP]
H.R. 4147, Stop Material Unsuitable for Teens Act, H8579 [2OC]
H.R. 4210, Preparedness Against Terrorism Act, H6886-H6889 [25JY]
H.R. 4489, Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act, H3568 [23MY]
H.R. 4493, Prosecution Drug Treatment Alternative to Prison Act, H9952 [17OC]
H.R. 4640, DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act, H8573-H8575 [2OC]
H.R. 4710, Illegal Pornography Prosecution Act, H6942 [25JY]
H.R. 4827, Enhanced Federal Security Act, H8570 [2OC], E1228 [13JY]
H.R. 4888, Innocent Child Protection Act, H6792 [25JY]
H.R. 4965, extend Dept. of Agriculture time period for filing complaints by growers for economic losses due to fraudulent fruit and vegetable inspections at Hunts Point Terminal Market, Bronx, NY, H10002 [17OC]
H.R. 4999, Local Government Law Enforcement Block Grants Act, H7813-H7816 [19SE]
H.R. 5123, School Safety Hotline Act, H7380 [12SE]
H.R. 5194, No Guns for Violent Perpetrators Act, E1517 [18SE]
H.R. 5218, Safer America for Everyone's Children (SAFE Children) Act, E1544-E1546 [20SE]
H.R. 5239, Export Administration Modification and Clarification Act, H8021 [25SE]
H.R. 5239, increase penalties for Export Administration Act violations, H11575 [30OC]
H.R. 5312, Protecting Our Children From Drugs Act, H9950 [17OC]
H.R. 5537, waive congressional review of local legislation reforming the current child welfare system in the District of Columbia, H11584 [30OC]
S. 113, Federal Judiciary Protection Act, S9555 [28SE]
S. 768, Military and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, S11181 [26OC], H6939 [25JY]
S. 783, Body Armor Act, S11014 [25OC]
S. 1455, College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act, H8005 [25SE]
S. 1707, appointment of certain Inspectors General by the President and establishment of Inspectors General Criminal Investigator Academy and Inspectors General Forensic Laboratory, H10006 [17OC]
S. 1769, reporting requirements for eavesdropping and surveillance activities of Federal and State law enforcement agencies, S2813 [13AP]
S. 1898, Interstate Transportation of Dangerous Criminals Act, S11011 [25OC], H12033 [7DE]
S. 2042, Pardon Attorney Reform and Integrity Act, S540 [9FE]
S. 2044, Stamp Out Domestic Violence Act, S542 [9FE]
S. 2049, Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund authorization extension, S550 [9FE]
S. 2061, Kids 2000 Act, S620 [10FE]
S. 2064, Abducted Young Adults Act, S623 [10FE]
S. 2065, provide Dept. of Justice grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations to assist law enforcement in locating missing adults, S624 [10FE]
S. 2105, Antitampering Act, S817-S819 [24FE]
S. 2112, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims' Housing Act, S869 [28FE]
S. 2270, Right To Bear Arms Protection and Privacy Act, S1600 [22MR]
S. 2271, Training and Knowledge Ensure Children a Risk-Free Environment (TAKE CARE) Act, S1602-S1604 [22MR]
S. 2272, Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act, S1604-S1606 [22MR], S9326-S9329 [26SE], H8690-H8692 [3OC]
S. 2324, Ballistics, Law Assistance, and Safety Technology (BLAST) Act, S1909 [29MR]
S. 2326, Wireless Eavesdropping Protection Act, S1911 [29MR]
S. 2413, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S2629 [12AP], S10155 [10OC], H10872 [25OC]
S. 2430, Internet Security Act, S2740 [13AP]
S. 2440, Airport Security Improvement Act, S9770 [3OC], S11007-S11009 [25OC], H10523-H10525 [23OC]
S. 2460, Dept. of State rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda, S5753 [23JN]
S. 2460, provide rewards for information relative to serious violations of international law in Rwanda, S2868 [25AP], H7753 [19SE]
S. 2482, Safe Homes-Safe Streets Act, S3027 [27AP]
S. 2493, Tobacco Smuggling Eradication Act, S3258-S3260 [2MY]
S. 2516, Fugitive Apprehension Act, S3613 [8MY], S7718-S7720 [26JY]
S. 2599, Immigration and Naturalization Service Data Management Improvement Act, S4205-S4207 [18MY]
S. 2612, Ecstasy Anti-Proliferation Act, S9847 [4OC]
S. 2677, Zimbabwe Democracy Act, S5754 [23JN]
S. 2690, Innocence Protection Act, S4676-S4680 [7JN]
S. 2702, report on progress in developing infrastructure assurance strategies and Dept. of Defense role in implementing such strategies and detecting information warfare programs, S4846 [8JN]
S. 2715, Ballistic Fingerprints Act, S5028 [13JN]
S. 2726, American Servicemembers' Protection Act, S5107-S5109 [14JN]
S. 2761, Capturing Criminals Act, S5557 [21JN]
S. 2769, NICS Partnership Act, S5667 [22JN]
S. 2787, Violence Against Women Act, S5792-S5803 [26JN]
S. 2830, Miranda Reaffirmation Act, S6140 [29JN]
S. 2850, Community Oriented Policing Services Against Drugs Act, S6574 [12JY]
S. 2872, Indian Arts and Crafts Enforcement Act, S6842 [14JY], S10009 [5OC], H10512 [23OC]
S. 2875, Magistrate Judge Improvement Act, S6844 [14JY]
S. 2908, Offender Reentry and Community Safety Act, S7478-S7482 [24JY]
S. 2924, Internet False Identification Prevention Act, S11427, S11431 [31OC], S11941 [15DE], H12511 [15DE]
S. 2927, Public Safety Act, S7667 [26JY]
S. 2944, reaffirm exclusive framework for criminal penalties in oil spill incidents by prohibiting prosecution under other strict liability statutes, S7843 [27JY]
S. 3012, Transportation Information Recall Enhancement Act, S8113 [6SE]
S. 3031, technical corrections to certain laws concerning Native Americans, S8416 [12SE]
S. 3043, Gun Parts Trafficking Act, S8505 [13SE]
S. 3045, National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act, S11185-S11187 [26OC], H12029-H12031 [7DE]
S. 3066, Senior Care Safety Act, S8760 [19SE]
S. 3131, Medicare Billing and Education Act, S9470-S9472 [28SE]
S. 3164, Protecting Seniors From Fraud Act, S10941 [24OC], H11583 [30OC]
S. 3191, Drug Court Act, S10415 [12OC]
S. 3192, Police Gun Buyback Assistance Act, S10417 [12OC]
S. 3202, Dangerous Biological Agent and Toxin Control Act, S10421-S10424 [12OC]
S. 3205, Counterterrorism Act, S11541-S11543 [14NO]
S. 3206, Victims of Rape Health Protection Act, S10590 [13OC]
S. 3221, Law Enforcement Officers Due Process Act, S10802 [19OC]
S. 3252, National Child Protection Improvement Act, S11253 [27OC]
S. 3268, Fishery and Aquaculture Oil Spill Assistance Act, S11494 [1NO]
S. 3276, College Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act technical corrections, S11891 [15DE]
S. Con. Res. 82, condemn the assassination of Fernando Buesa and Jorge Diez Elorza by the Basque separatist group ETA and encourage the end of violent actions in Spain, S822 [24FE]
S. Con. Res. 98, compliance with Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, S1684 [23MR]
S. Con. Res. 120, increase penalties for hate crimes, S4694 [7JN]
S. Con. Res. 146, condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others in Kenya who worked to promote human rights and justice, S10092 [6OC]
S. Con. Res. 146, condemn assassination of John Kaiser and others who worked to promote human rights and justice in Kenya, S10736 [18OC], H10644 [24OC]
S. Con. Res. 149, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3244, Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act, S10261, S10271 [11OC], H9865 [12OC]
S. Res. 247, National Peace Officers Memorial Day, S94 [26JA], S3950 [15MY]
S. Res. 248, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, S160 [31JA], S3557 [4MY]
S. Res. 258, National Safe Place Week, S638 [10FE], S1434 [9MR]
S. Res. 262, encourage the peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigate alleged war crimes by Russia, S825, S834 [24FE]
S. Res. 267, Senate return of certain treaties to the President, S1423 [9MR]
S. Res. 269, U.S. policy toward Russia relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes, S1425 [9MR]
S. Res. 272, oppose regime of Slobodan Milosevic in Serbia, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S1427 [9MR]
S. Res. 272, oppose Serbian regime of Slobodan Milosevic, support efforts of the democratic opposition, and promote peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeastern Europe, S2705 [13AP], S3271 [2MY]
S. Res. 276, submit conference report and include Senate gun safety language in H.R. 1501, Violent and Repeat Juvenile Offender Accountability and Rehabilitation Act, S1526 [21MR]
S. Res. 280, U.S. policy towards Russia relative to peaceful resolution of the armed conflict in Chechnya and investigation of alleged war crimes, S1998 [30MR]
S. Res. 291, DEA funding to assist State and local efforts to clean up methamphetamine laboratories, S2775 [13AP]
S. Res. 300, National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, S3032, S3041 [27AP]
S. Res. 314, condemn violence, breakdown of rule of law, and troubled pre-election period in Zimbabwe, S4489 [25MY]
S. Res. 315, condemn crimes and human rights abuses in Sierra Leone and ensure those responsible for such acts are held accountable, S4491, S4501 [25MY]
S. Res. 327, encourage foreign countries to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in the name of family honor and to provide relief for victims, S5686 [22JN]
S. Res. 329, condemn terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina and urge Argentine Government to punish those responsible, S6028 [28JN]
S. Res. 345, Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence, S7923 [27JY]
S. Res. 348, investigate and prevent the unreported importation of ginseng products into the U.S., S8116 [6SE]
S. Res. 349, National Safe Television for All-Ages Day, S8216 [7SE]
S. Res. 366, grant Mexico a temporary waiver of requirements relative to foreign aid certification of drug enforcement efforts, S9864 [4OC], S9884 [5OC], S10272 [11OC]
S. Res. 374, Day of National Concern About Young People and Gun Violence, S10427 [12OC]
S. Res. 375, tribute to democracy and drug eradication efforts in Bolivia, S10427 [12OC], S10840 [19OC]