LAW ENFORCEMENT
Affidavits
Representative Traficant's trial on charges of corruption and racketeering: Brian Kidwell, E1013 [12JN]
———John Innella, E949 [5JN]
———Sandra Ferrante, E949 [5JN]
———Scott D. Grodi, H5377 [24JY]
———Susan Bucci, E981 [6JN]
Amendments
Aviation: establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (H.R. 4635), H4351 [8JY], H4425, H4426, H4427, H4428, H4429 [9JY], H4448, H4451, H4452, H4459, H4460, H4463, H4464 [10JY]
———establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (S. 2554), S6587, S6588 [10JY]
———improve security (S. 2949), S11296, S11323, S11326 [18NO]
Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 2896), S8436 [10SE]
Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 2520), S11150 [14NO]
———establish a national center on volunteer screening to reduce sexual and other types of abuse against children, the elderly, and the disabled (S. 1868), S10738 [17OC]
———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1742), S11052, S11120 [14NO]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), S5257 [7JN], S5272, S5289, S5292, S5293, S5294 [10JN], S5385, S5386 [11JN]
Customs Service, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and ITC: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3129), H2869, H2878 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish (H.R. 5005), S7967 [1AU], S8100 [3SE], S8183, S8186, S8222, S8223, S8224, S8225, S8227 [4SE], S8256, S8264, S8279, S8314, S8315 [5SE], S8352, S8389, S8391 [9SE], S8521, S8573, S8574, S8575 [12SE], S8687, S8688, S8689, S8691 [17SE], S8744, S8745, S8765, S8766, S8767, S8769, S8770, S8771, S8772, S8773, S8776, S8777, S8778, S8779, S8780, S8781, S8782, S8783, S8784, S8785, S8796, S8800, S8801, S8803, S8804, S8813, S8814, S8815, S8816, S8818, S8819, S8823, S8834, S8835, S8836, S8839, S8840, S8841, S8844, S8845, S8846, S8847, S8848, S8859 [18SE], S8935, S8937, S8938, S8939, S8940, S8942, S8943, S8946, S8947, S8950, S8952 [19SE], S8983, S8985 [20SE], S9049 [23SE], S9104, S9105, S9137, S9138, S9139, S9140, S9141, S9142, S9143, S9145, S9146, S9147, S9169, S9170, S9173, S9174, S9175, S9176, S9177 [24SE], S9235, S9236, S9238, S9239, S9240, S9241, S9271, S9272, S9273, S9303, S9305, S9335, S9336, S9337 [25SE], S9436, S9438, S9439, S9441, S9442, S9443, S9444, S9445, S9446, S9447, S9448, S9449, S9451, S9452, S9453, S9455, S9456, S9457, S9459, S9460, S9461, S9463, S9471, S9472, S9473, S9474, S9475, S9476, S9477, S9478, S9480, S9481, S9531, S9532, S9537, S9543, S9544, S9545 [26SE], S9573, S9597, S9598, S9648, S9649 [30SE], S9707, S9723, S9772, S9773 [1OC], S9856 [2OC], S9913, S9914 [3OC], S10228, S10229 [9OC], S10451, S10452 [15OC], S10588 [16OC], S10857, S10894, S10896, S10948 [13NO], S11011, S11024, S11088, S11089, S11090, S11091, S11092, S11094, S11097, S11098, S11100, S11101, S11102, S11104, S11118, S11119, S11120 [14NO], S11170, S11216 [15NO], S11462 [19NO], H5200 [23JY], H5454, H5455, H5456 [24JY], H5684, H5686, H5691, H5692, H5693, H5694, H5696, H5697, H5698, H5699, H5701, H5702, H5703 [25JY], H5793, H5798, H5799, H5800, H5804, H5809, H5813, H5817, H5829, H5838, H5845, H5850, H5854, H5856, H5861, H5887 [26JY], H9040 [22NO]
———establish (H.R. 5710), consideration (H. Res. 600), H8594 [13NO]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 552), H6702 [26SE]
Dept. of National Homeland Security: establish (S. 2452), S5796 [20JN]
Government: establish police powers for certain Inspector General agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight mechanism for the exercise of those powers (S. 2530), S10737, S10750 [17OC]
INS: replace with the Agency for Immigration Affairs (H.R. 3231), H1533 [23AP], H1643, H1650, H1652, H1653, H1654, H1655, H1656, H1661 [25AP]
National Office for Combating Terrorism: establish (S. 2452), S5796 [20JN]
National security: improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), S2655, S2683, S2684, S2685 [15AP], S2919, S2920, S2922, S2923, S2983, S2984 [18AP], S3106 [22AP], H2137 [7MY]
———provide for the sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities (H.R. 4598), H3945 [26JN]
Analyses
Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act (H.R. 4098), E463 [9AP]
Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act (S. 2010), S1790 [12MR]
Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act (S. 1974), S1358 [28FE]
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Transfer to the Dept. of Justice, H5699 [25JY]
Homeland Security Act (H.R. 5005): Kohl Amendment Requiring a Permit for the Acquisition and Possession of Explosives, S11393 [19NO]
———Lieberman Amendment (Substitute), S8169-S8178 [4SE]
Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act (H.R. 3429), H8943 [14NO]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 2215, Dept. of Justice appropriations, H172 [6FE]
———S. 1214, Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act, H3131 [4JN]
———S. 1214, Port and Maritime Security Act, S5673 [18JN]
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, H9125 [22NO]
Articles and editorials
America, an Obsession Called Osama Bin Ladin, S8525 [12SE]
Arrest Aids Pursuit of Weapons Network, E202 [26FE]
Boondoggled, S9057 [24SE]
Bound for Las Vegas, 2 Men Take a 9/11 Detour to Jail, E1796 [8OC]
Detaining Americans, E1073 [17JN]
Don't Blame Immigrants for Terrorism, H2141 [7MY]
Freight Transport—Safe From Terror?, S10982 [14NO]
Fusion Center Concept Takes Root as Congressional Interest Waxes, H2824 [21MY]
Getting ``Lost in the Shuffle'', Concerns on Nonterror Duties, H3642 [18JN]
Good Reason To Cooperate, E699 [3MY]
Hijackers We Let Escape, S8523 [12SE]
Homeland Insecurity, S11163 [15NO]
How Neighbors Can Help Thwart Terrorism, E1442 [29JY]
How the U.S. Missed the Clues, S8058-S8060 [3SE]
Impasse Over Homeland Security, S9941 [4OC]
Informant Who Lived With the Hijackers, S8524 [12SE]
Justice for Lindh, E1309 [22JY]
Lindh's Dad Just Keeps Bile Flowing, E1309 [22JY]
Lost in Translation at the F.B.I., E1060 [14JN]
Officials—Boy Swallows 87 Heroin Condoms, H1653 [25AP]
Rights of Aliens More Limited—Investigators Within Bounds To Detain Those With Doubtful Status, E27 [24JA]
Secrecy Is Our Enemy, S8651 [17SE]
Secret Court Rebuffs Ashcroft, S8651 [17SE]
Shipping Containers Could Hide Threat to U.S., S10981 [14NO]
War on Civil Liberties, E1592 [17SE]
Weldon—DOD Needs Massive Intelligence Network for Shared Threat Info, H2824 [21MY]
You Are a Suspect, E2067 [15NO]
Bills and resolutions
Airports: modify terminal buildings to accommodate explosive detection systems for screening checked baggage (see S. 2735), S6867 [16JY] (see H.R. 5135), H4766 [16JY]
Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 3118), S10571 [16OC] (see H.R. 5268), H5994 [26JY]
Armed Forces: establish a unified combatant command for homeland security (see S. 1909), S286 [4FE]
ATF: eliminate waiver of prohibitions on possession of firearms and explosives by convicted felons, drug offenders, and other disqualified individuals (see S. 3116), S10571 [16OC]
Aviation: establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (see S. 2546), S4702 [22MY] (see S. 2554), S4839 [23MY]
———establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (H.R. 4635), consideration (see H. Res. 472), H4424 [9JY]
———improve security (see S. 2949), S8673 [17SE]
Bancroft, Robert: permit backpay for overtime incurred in missions flown with DEA (see S. 2705), S6319 [28JN]
Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see S. Res. 284), S5535 [13JN] (see H. Res. 437), H3292 [6JN]
Business and industry: enhance penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies (see H.R. 5118), H4604 [15JY]
Capital punishment: allow post-conviction DNA testing, improve performance of lawyers and judges handling State capital criminal cases, and ensure quality of defense counsel in Federal capital cases (see S. 2739), S6947 [17JY]
———ensure that defendants have a true opportunity to have their cases considered by the courts (see S. 2443), S3842 [2MY]
———ensure that defendants have a true opportunity to have their cases considered by the courts and provide all prisoners with an opportunity to present exculpatory DNA evidence (see S. 2446), S3843 [2MY]
———ensure that indigent defendants in State courts receive adequate legal representation (see S. 2442), S3842 [2MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 347), H833 [12MR]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 354), H937 [18MR]
———tribute to District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Dept. of Defense for assistance to Capitol Police and Congress after terrorist and anthrax attacks (see H. Con. Res. 374), H1283 [11AP] (see H. Con. Res. 378), H1337 [16AP]
———tribute to District of Columbia National Guard and Capitol Police for increased security after terrorist and anthrax attacks (see H. Con. Res. 371), H1200 [10AP]
———tribute to District of Columbia National Guard for assistance to Capitol Police and Congress after terrorist and anthrax attacks (see H. Con. Res. 372), H1200 [10AP]
Capitol Police Board: promote retention of current officers and members of the Capitol Police and recruitment of new officers and members (see H.R. 5003), H3859 [24JN] (see H.R. 5018), H4068 [26JN]
Children and youth: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (see S. 3140), S10676 [17OC]
———encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. Res. 271), S4492 [16MY]
———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 2896), S8092 [3SE] (see H.R. 5317, 5326), H6059 [4SE]
———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 5422), H6418 [19SE]
———protect from violence (see H.R. 5397), H6373 [18SE]
———provide forensic and investigative support of missing and exploited children (see H.R. 5389), H6302 [17SE]
———provide incentives for State laws mandating the reporting of child abuse by certain individuals (see H.R. 5313), H5996 [26JY]
———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (see S. Res. 332), S9846 [2OC] (see H. Res. 556), H6693 [25SE]
Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 3681), H140 [5FE]
Civil liberties: establish commission to evaluate how surveillance technologies can meet law enforcement and national security needs and protect personal dignity, liberty, and privacy (see S. 2846), S7899 [1AU]
Colombia: support democratically elected Government and efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and counter threats from terrorist organizations (see H.R. 4591), H1673 [25AP]
Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 317), S7901 [1AU]
Computers: establish penalties for providing false information in the registering of Internet domain names (see H.R. 4640), H2099 [2MY]
———prevent fraud and deception in network recreational games (see H.R. 4652), H2100 [2MY]
———protect against cyberterrorism and cybercrime (see S. 1900), S175 [28JA]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 5138), H4766 [16JY]
Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 307), S7430 [26JY]
Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see S. 2619), S5535 [13JN] (see H.R. 4943), H3562 [13JN]
Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 2941), S8673 [17SE]
———establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 4091), H1152 [9AP]
———make certain modifications in the judicial discipline procedures (see S. 2713), S6498 [9JY] (see H.R. 3892), H779 [7MR]
———make certain sentencing safety valve provisions retroactive (see S. 3017), S9595 [30SE]
———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 4054), H1088 [20MR]
———provide multiparty, multiform jurisdiction of district courts (see S. 3050), S9901 [3OC]
Crime: abolish Federal statute of limitations for sex offenses and assist States in reducing backlog of cases awaiting DNA analysis (see S. 2090), S2577 [11AP]
———assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 2513), S4330 [14MY] (see H.R. 4746), H2511 [15MY] (see H.R. 5394), H6303 [17SE]
———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 35), S2675 [15AP] (see H.J. Res. 88), H1532 [23AP] (see H.J. Res. 91), H2100 [2MY]
———disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 4689), H2354 [9MY]
———eliminate backlog in performing DNA analyses of samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 5592), H7738 [9OC]
———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (see S. 2520), S4387 [15MY]
———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (see S. 2917), S8456 [10SE]
———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (see S. 1981), S1394 [1MR]
———establish a Community Oriented Policing Services anti-methamphetamine grant program (see S. 2030), S2076 [19MR]
———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 5588), H7737 [9OC]
———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (see S. 2541), S4702 [22MY]
———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 3147), S10677 [17OC] (see H.R. 5701), H8041 [24OC]
———increase penalties relating to conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and ERISA violations (see S. 2717), S6573 [10JY]
———make grants to train sexual assault nurse examiners and other personnel handling sexual assault cases, establish minimum standards for forensic evidence collection, and carry out crime scene DNA analysis (see S. 2055), S2260 [21MR]
———prevent and punish counterfeiting and copyright piracy of intellectual property (see S. 2395), S3559 [30AP] (see H.R. 5057), H4325 [27JN]
———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (see H.R. 5424), H6418 [19SE]
———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see S. 2511), S4330 [14MY] (see H.R. 4623), H1769 [30AP]
———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 4645), H2099 [2MY]
———prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (see S. 2661), S5851 [20JN] (see H.R. 3726), H284 [12FE]
———prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain investigations or who defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers from retaliation (see S. 2010), S1782 [12MR] (see H.R. 4098), H1152 [9AP]
———prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in investigations or defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers (H.R. 4098), consideration (see H. Res. 480), H4497 [10JY]
———provide additional resources to States to eliminate the backlog of unanalyzed rape kits and ensure timely analysis of rape kits (see S. 2318), S3435 [25AP] (see H.R. 3961), H906 [13MR]
———provide all prisoners with an opportunity to present exculpatory DNA evidence (see S. 2441), S3842 [2MY]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (H.R. 1343), consideration (see H. Res. 519), H6129 [9SE]
———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 4089), H1152 [9AP]
———provide grants to States to establish sexual assault response team programs (see H.R. 5514), H6926 [1OC]
———provide mandatory restitution in certain cases (see H.R. 5580), H7303 [8OC]
———restore aiding and abetting liability under Federal securities laws (see H.R. 5625), H7893 [10OC]
Customs Service: tribute to World Trade Center offices for efforts during and in the aftermath of terrorist attack (see H. Res. 385), H1200 [10AP]
Customs Service, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and ITC: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4779), H2734 [21MY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3129), consideration (see H. Res. 426), H2734 [21MY]
Dept. of Defense: enforce civilian orders of protection on military installations (see H.R. 5590), H7737 [9OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish (see S. 2794), S7372 [25JY] (see H.R. 5005), H3859 [24JN] (see H.R. 5710), H8545 [12NO]
———establish (H.R. 5005), consideration (see H. Res. 502), H5789 [25JY]
———establish (H.R. 5005), consideration (H. Res. 502), same-day consideration (see H. Res. 501), H5452 [24JY]
———establish (H.R. 5710), consideration (see H. Res. 600), H8731 [13NO]
———establish (H.R. 5710), consideration (H. Res. 600), same-day consideration (see H. Res. 601), H8731 [13NO]
———establish Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security (see H.R. 5490), H6776 [26SE]
———promote secure sharing of information and communications (see H.R. 5671), H8022 [16OC]
———require report on effectiveness of information sharing between Dept. of Homeland Security, FBI, and State and local law enforcement authorities (see S. 2956), S8753 [18SE]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report—corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 503), H7303 [8OC]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 552), H6692 [25SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 488), H6776 [26SE]
———conduct a study on the ability of the FBI to prevent and combat international crime involving children (see S. 1920), S487 [7FE]
———establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (see H.R. 5262), H5994 [26JY]
———establish a racial profiling education and awareness program and assist State and local law enforcement agencies in implementing such programs (see S. 2114), S2578 [11AP]
———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see H.R. 5697), H8035 [21OC]
Dept. of National Border Security: establish (see S. 2020), S1974 [15MR]
Dept. of National Homeland Security: establish (see S. 2452), S3843 [2MY] (see H.R. 4660), H2100 [2MY]
Dept. of Transportation: use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving intoxicated (see H. Res. 511), H5997 [26JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an office to coordinate disaster preparedness strategies with other Federal agencies, and State and local governments (see S. 2186), S2829 [17AP] (see H.R. 4559), H1618 [24AP]
District of Columbia: authorize Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency to provide for interstate supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release (see H.R. 5515), H6926 [1OC]
Drugs: provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 4027), H1087 [20MR]
———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see S. 2763), S7104 [19JY]
Explosives: regulation (see S. 2089), S2577 [11AP]
———require a permit for acquisition and possession (see S. 1956), S853 [14FE]
FBI: reform (see S. 1974), S1351 [28FE] (see H.R. 5387), H6302 [17SE]
Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 5213), H5789 [25JY]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 4125), H1199 [10AP]
Federal employees: extend civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and certain other Federal law enforcement officers (see S. 1935), S660 [12FE]
Federal-State relations: establish a Federal Liaison on Homeland Security in each State to provide coordination between the Dept. of Homeland Security and State and local first responders (see S. 2746), S6947 [17JY]
Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 4674), H2164 [7MY]
———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 4193), H1282 [11AP]
———improve the national instant criminal background check system (see S. 2826), S7579 [30JY] (see H.R. 4757), H2607 [16MY]
———prohibit discharge near any Federal land or facility (see H.R. 5386), H6302 [17SE]
———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (see S. 2091), S2577 [11AP]
———prohibit possession or transfer of certain handguns (see H.R. 3679), H140 [5FE]
———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see S. 3096), S10359 [10OC] (see H.R. 5663), H8021 [16OC]
Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 3968), H931 [14MR]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (see S. 2586), S5041 [5JN]
———modify the standard of proof for issuance of orders regarding non-U.S. persons from probable cause to reasonable suspicion (see S. 2659), S5851 [20JN]
Government: commend public servants and members of the uniformed services for their dedication and continued service (see H. Res. 409), H2100 [2MY]
———commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 261), S3953 [7MY]
———enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 5073), H4424 [9JY]
———establish police powers for certain Inspector General agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight mechanism for the exercise of those powers (see S. 2530), S4492 [16MY]
Greece: capture of members of November 17 terrorist group (see H. Con. Res. 479), H6559 [24SE]
Immigration: prevent nonimmigrant aliens, who are delinquent in child support payments, from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 4597), H1673 [25AP]
———require entry of information on visa denials into the electronic data system and require a study on use of foreign national personnel in visa processing (see S. 2938), S8673 [17SE]
———secure borders against terrorists, drug traffickers, and other illegal aliens, remove illegal and criminal aliens, reduce fraud, and reform the legal immigration system (see H.R. 5013), H3927 [25JN]
INS: replace with the Agency for Immigration Affairs (H.R. 3231), consideration (see H. Res. 396), H1618 [24AP]
———replace with the Immigration Affairs Agency and establish the Office of Children's Services (see S. 2444), S3842 [2MY]
Insurance: create a penalty for automobile insurance fraud (see S. 2850), S7899 [1AU]
Intelligence services: allow use of Community Oriented Policing Services funds for State and local intelligence officers (see H.R. 5307), H5996 [26JY]
Johnny Michael Spann Patriot Trusts: encourage establishment (see S. 3073), S10117 [8OC]
Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 2770), S7164 [22JY] (see H.R. 3794), H561 [26FE]
———exclude availability pay for certain Federal law enforcement officers from the limitation on premium pay (see S. 2765), S7164 [22JY]
———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain cities (see H.R. 4763), H2607 [16MY]
———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 2480), S4064 [8MY]
Local government: make local governments eligible to apply for and receive grants under the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act (see H.R. 4480), H1410 [17AP]
Medal of Honor: increase rate of special pension for recipients, authorize recipients to be furnished an additional medal for display purposes, and increase criminal penalties associated with misuse or fraud (see S. 2025), S2007 [18MR]
Memorial Day: recognize the sacrifice and dedication of the Armed Forces and civilian national security agencies (see S. Res. 278), S4840 [23MY]
Monuments and memorials: provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers (see S. 2179), S2828 [17AP]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 3101), S10359 [10OC] (see S. 3146), S10677 [17OC]
National Child Protection Act: amend (see H.R. 5556), H7171 [7OC]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 255), S3560 [30AP] (see H. Con. Res. 390), H1688 [29AP]
National Drug Control Strategy: support (see H. Res. 569), H6983 [2OC]
National Fraud Against Senior Citizens Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 281), S5041 [5JN]
National Institutes of Health Police: establish (see H.R. 5391), H6302 [17SE]
National Office for Combating Terrorism: establish (see S. 2452), S3843 [2MY] (see H.R. 4660), H2100 [2MY]
National Safety Forces Appreciation Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 491), H6777 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 495), H6983 [2OC]
National Safety in Numbers Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 505), H7303 [8OC]
National security: allow individuals to designate a portion of their income tax return for homeland security and establish an Office of Homeland Security within the Executive Office of the President (see H.R. 3639), H103 [29JA]
———authorize appropriation of reserve fund within the national defense budget function for activities to prosecute the war on terrorism (see H.R. 4088), H1152 [9AP]
———enhance homeland security and the public property protection capabilities of the Federal Government (see H.R. 4770), H2661 [20MY]
———ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 5490), H6776 [26SE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 2329), S3435 [25AP] (see S. 2426), S3560 [30AP] (see S. 2534), S4623 [21MY]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 605), H8732 [13NO]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers (see S. 2895), S7900 [1AU]
———establish a program to encourage and support carrying out innovative proposals to enhance homeland security (see H.R. 4629), H2018 [1MY]
———improve port and maritime security (see H.R. 3983), H937 [18MR]
———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 106), S3953 [7MY]
———improve the security of seaports and the marine environment to promote public safety and commerce (see H.R. 3621), H36 [23JA]
———make grants to State and local governments in order to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats (see S. 2077), S2412 [9AP]
———provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 2038), S2183 [20MR] (see H.R. 4059), H1089 [20MR]
———provide for the sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities (see S. 2887), S7900 [1AU] (see H.R. 3825), H650 [28FE] (see H.R. 4598), H1673 [25AP]
———provide for the sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities (H.R. 4598), consideration (see H. Res. 458), H3927 [25JN]
New York, NY: establish procedures and sanctions to ensure payment of unpaid parking fines by foreign countries (see H.R. 4699), H2355 [9MY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (see S. 2645), S5772 [19JN]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 221), S1676 [7MR] (see H. Res. 406), H2019 [1MY]
Pornography: constitutional amendment on real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 106), H4872 [17JY]
———support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 445), H5194 [23JY]
Privacy: protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 4513), H1482 [18AP]
Rowley, Coleen: tribute (see H. Res. 436), H3292 [6JN]
Rural areas: promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see H.R. 5243), H5993 [26JY]
Secret Service: tribute to New York, NY, field office for efforts during and in the aftermath of terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (see H. Res. 384), H1200 [10AP]
Securities: allow Federal enforcement actions based on State enforcement actions against microcap securities fraud and broaden SEC regulation of rogue brokers (see S. 1985), S1536 [5MR]
Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 2933), S8565 [12SE]
Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 5420), H6418 [19SE]
Social Security: deny benefits to fugitive felons and individuals fleeing prosecution (see S. 2387), S3505 [29AP]
———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see S. 3100), S10359 [10OC]
Taxation: combat fuel excise tax fraud (see S. 3154), S10888 [13NO]
Technology: conduct study on effectiveness of ballistic imaging technology and evaluate its effectiveness as a law enforcement tool (see S. 2581), S5041 [5JN]
Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 2664), S5851 [20JN]
———establish a National Cyber Security Defense Team to protect the Internet from cyberterrorism (see S. 1989), S1536 [5MR]
———establish a terrorist identification classification system (see S. 2459), S3900 [6MY]
———extend certain procedural relief provided to individuals who were or are victims, or survivors of victims, of a terrorist attack (see S. 2845), S7899 [1AU]
———improve antiterrorism efforts (see S. 2476), S4064 [8MY] (see H.R. 4864), H3228 [5JN]
———improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks or other major disasters affecting homeland security (see H.R. 5164), H4931 [18JY]
———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5441), H6558 [24SE]
———provide satisfaction of judgements from frozen assets of terrorists, terrorist organizations, and State sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 4647), H2099 [2MY]
Tobacco products: combat illicit trafficking of tobacco products (see H.R. 5264), H5994 [26JY]
U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals by the Attorney General (see S. 1977), S1351 [28FE]
U.S. Parole Commission: reestablish (see H.R. 5296), H5996 [26JY]
United Kingdom: express appreciation for loyal support and leadership of Great Britain Prime Minister, Tony Blair in war on terrorism and reaffirm relationship with Great Britain (see H. Res. 549), H6559 [24SE]
Washington metropolitan area: tribute to law enforcement officials involved in sniper shooting spree investigation and express condolences to the snipers' victims and their families (see H. Con. Res. 515), H8545 [12NO] (see H. Res. 610), H8732 [13NO]
Cloture motions
Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), S5246 [7JN], S5335 [11JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish (H.R. 5005), S8652 [17SE], S8889 [19SE], S9026 [23SE], S9186, S9207 [25SE], S9401, S9408, S9409 [26SE], S9676 [1OC], S10856, S10875 [13NO], S11169 [15NO], S11373 [19NO]
———establish (H.R. 5005), motion to proceed, S7766 [31JY], S8036 [3SE]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report, S9697 [1OC], S9870 [3OC]
Conference reports
Dept. of Justice Appropriations (H.R. 2215), H6586-H6649 [25SE]
Maritime Transportation Security Act (S. 1214), H8561-H8590 [13NO]
Court documents
American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, International Council of U.S. Marshals Service Locals, 210 et al v. Ronald Reagan, President of the U.S., S9380-S9382 [26SE]
Excerpts
Dept. of Defense appropriations language establishing national operations and analysis hub, H2823 [21MY]
Factsheets
Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act (H.R. 3525), S2646-S2648 [15AP]
Federal Labor Relations Authority Charge Against Customs Service Relative to Customs Alert Protective Measures Directive, S9399 [26SE]
Protect the U.S. Border While Maintaining Privacy—Privacy of the U.S. Mail Is Not at Risk, H2864 [22MY]
Representative Traficant's Trial on Charges of Corruption and Racketeering, E1236 [11JY]
Steps To Achieve National Operations and Analysis Hub Capability, H2825 [21MY]
Hearings
Corporate accountability, E1470-E1478 [29JY]
Interviews
Representative Traficant's trial on charges of corruption and racketeering: R. Allen Sinclair, E1084 [18JN]
Letters
Accountability of illegal immigrants involved in car accidents: G. Michael Burns, H1637 [25AP]
Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Albert C. Yates, Colorado State University, S8676 [17SE]
———Karen Freeman Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S8676 [17SE]
———Stuart A. VanMeveren, S8676 [17SE]
Constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights: Laurence H. Tribe, Harvard University Law School, S2682 [15AP]
Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act: Elizabeth Costle, Vermont Dept. of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration, S1791 [12MR]
———Jim Moorman, Taxpayers Against Fraud, The False Claims Act Legal Center (organization) and Tom Devine, Government Accountability Project (organization), S1791 [12MR]
———Joseph P. Borg, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1791 [12MR]
———Stephen M. Kohn and Kris Kolesnik, National Whistleblower Center, S1791 [12MR]
Customs Service inspectors liabililty protections against racial profiling and illegal searches: Jason C. Erb, Council on American-Islamic Relations, H5982 [26JY]
———Laura Murphy, Rachel King, and Katie Corrigan, ACLU, H5981 [26JY]
———Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5982 [26JY]
———Wade Henderson, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, H5981 [26JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security management flexibility: Tom Ridge, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, S9390 [26SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security university-based research centers: A. Scott Sudduth, S11366 [19NO]
Dept. of Justice appropriations: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Coalition, S9691 [1OC]
———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S9690 [1OC]
———Robert W. Holleyman II, Business Software Alliance, S9690 [1OC]
———several domestic violence organizations, S9690 [1OC]
Dept. of Transportation prohibition on racial profiling by airline personnel: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1859 [11OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Reorganization Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S2839 [17AP]
Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act: Americans for Better Borders (organization), S2617 [12AP]
———Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S2612 [12AP]
———Charles J. Murphy, National Immigration and Naturalization Service Council of the American Federation of Government Employees, S2612 [12AP]
———Dan Stein, Federation for American Immigration Reform, S2613 [12AP]
———John E. Siedlarz, International Biometric Industry Association, S2612 [12AP]
———Lynn Frendt Shotwell, American Council on International Personnel, Inc., S2618 [12AP]
———Marlene M. Johnson, NAFSA—Association of International Educators, S2617 [12AP]
———MaryEllen Salamone and Carie Lemack, Familes of September 11 (organization), S2612 [12AP]
———Michael McCarry, Alliance for International Education and Cultural Exchange, S2618 [12AP]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S2617 [12AP]
———Richard C. Atkinson, University of California, S2618 [12AP]
———several organizations, S2618 [12AP]
———T.J. Bonner, National Border Patrol Council of the American Federation of Government Employees, S2613 [12AP]
Establish National Office for Combating Terrorism and develop a comprehensive strategy for homeland security: Senator Specter, S8432 [10SE], S8530 [12SE]
———Senator Warner, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S8528 [12SE]
Exclude U.S. persons from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism: Daniel J. Bryant, Dept. of Justice, S10429 [15OC]
———Senators Schumer and Kyl, S10428 [15OC]
Extend deadline for installing explosive detection machines in airports for screening checked baggage: Benjamin R. DeCosta, Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport, H5876 [26JY]
Firefighters and law enforcement officers staffing grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism: Gary L. Briese, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S11023 [14NO]
———Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, S11023 [14NO]
———Richard J. Gallo, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S11024 [14NO]
Grant program to eliminate the nationwide backlog of DNA analyses and obtain a DNA sample from every person convicted of a qualifying offense: several Representatives, H6748 [26SE]
Homeland Security Act: Representatives Waxman and Obey, H5641-H5647 [25JY]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S10622 [17OC]
Homeland Security Act immigration provisions: Senators Kennedy and Brownback, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8178-S8180 [4SE]
Immigration Reform and Accountability Act: Bruce A. Morrison and Robert C. Hill, H1628 [25AP]
Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act: Dept. of Justice, S5274 [10JN]
Make certain court sentencing safety valve provisions retroactive: Diana E. Murphy, U.S. Sentencing Commission, S9596 [30SE]
Microcap Fraud Prevention Act: Joseph P. Borg, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S1538 [5MR]
Nomination of Keith D. Flink for Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) and DEA Enrique Camarena Award: Jeana Boyd, Justin Flink, and Jory Flink, S543 [8FE]
Office for National Capitol Region Coordination establishment within the Dept. of Homeland Security: Carol Schwartz, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, S8655 [17SE]
———Christopher Zimmerman, Washington Area Transit Authority, S8655 [17SE]
———John M. Derrick, Pepco Holdings, Inc., S8655 [17SE]
———Robert A. Peck, Greater Washington Board of Trade, S8655 [17SE]
Our Lady of Peace Act: Christopher N. Alan, H7913 [15OC]
———Judith A. Wood, H7914 [15OC]
———R.J. Rockefeller, H7913, H7914 [15OC]
Police powers for certain Inspector General agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight mechanism for the exercise of those powers: Daniel J. Bryant, Dept. of Justice, S10750 [17OC]
———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI, S10750 [17OC]
Prosecute securities fraud and evidence tampering, prohibit discharge of certain debts in bankruptcy, and protect corporate whistleblowers: Edmund Mierzwinski, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S6441 [9JY]
———Jim Moorman, Taxpayers Against Fraud, and Tom Devine, Government Accountability Project, S6440 [9JY]
———Joseph P. Borg and Christine A. Bruenn, North American Securities Administrators Associations, Inc., S6440 [9JY]
———Kris J. Kolesnik, National Whistleblower Center, S6441 [9JY]
———National Association of Attorneys General, S6442 [9JY]
———Sally Greenberg, Consumers Union, and Travis Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, S6441 [9JY]
———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, S6441 [9JY]
Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act: Amitai Etzioni, Communitarian Network (organization), S11202 [15NO]
———Anne M. Coughlin, S11201 [15NO]
———Frederick Schauer, Harvard University, S10797 [28OC], S11203 [15NO]
———Michael A. Bamberger, Media Coalition, Inc., S11203 [15NO]
———several attorneys and legal scholars, S11203 [15NO]
———several constitutional scholars, S4397 [15MY]
Sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities: Ben Hinson, American Ambulance Association, H5858 [26JY]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., H5858 [26JY]
Tribute to volunteer air marshals: Bob Dremann, E666 [30AP]
Lists
Agencies represented in National Collaborative Center, H2825 [21MY]
Cosponsors of S. 2896, National AMBER Alert Network Act, S8439 [10SE]
District of Columbia National Guard, H1517 [23AP]
Highlights of $7.2 billion for homeland defense in conference funding levels, S6771 [15JY]
Major provisions of S. 2917, Comprehensive Child Protection Act, S8461 [10SE]
Terrorist attacks on the U.S., S8522 [12SE]
Memorandums
Enron Corp. Legal Issues Relative to Whistleblowing: Carl Jordan, S1791 [12MR]
Messages
Homeland Security Act: President Bush, S5691-S5693 [18JN], H3639-H3641 [18JN]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Belize: President Bush, S6811 [15JY]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Ireland: President Bush, S6679 [11JY]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Sweden: President Bush, S6810 [15JY]
Motions
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish (H.R. 5005), S8535 [12SE], S9205 [25SE], S10856, S10858 [13NO], S11372 [19NO], H5871, H5885 [26JY]
———establish (H.R. 5710), H8718 [13NO]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), H1747 [30AP], H1990 [1MY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report, S9680 [1OC]
National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), H3131 [4JN]
Papers
Subjective-Intent Qualified Immunity Proposal for Customs Officials, H5980 [26JY]
Petitions and memorials
NAACP: trade negotiating and trade agreement implementing authority, H5980 [26JY]
Press releases
New National Survey Shows Overwhelming Public Support for Arming Airline Pilots: Allied Pilots Association and United Seniors Association, H4455 [10JY]
President Endorses Gramm-Miller Bipartisan Substitute: Executive Office of the President, S9406 [26SE]
Proclamations
Tribute to James MacDonald: Representative Ney, E1877 [17OC]
Proposals
Dept. of Homeland Security authority over intelligence agencies and flexibility in certain labor-management issues, S10832 [12NO]
Questions and answers
Homeland Security Act (H.R. 5005), H5635-H5637 [25JY]
Remarks in House
Agency for Immigration Affairs: authorize appropriations for certain immigration applications, H1638, H1639 [25AP]
———authorize personnel flexibility actions including managerial rotation, voluntary separation incentive payments, and a disciplinary action demonstration project, H1651 [25AP]
———establish moratorium and improve procedures for the issuance of nonimmigrant student visas, H1639 [25AP]
———require study on independent legal counsel for unaccompanied alien children, H1652, H1653 [25AP]
Airports: extend deadline for installing explosive detection machines for screening checked baggage, H5648, H5654, H5657 [25JY], H5838-H5845, H5875, H5876, H5878, H5882 [26JY]
Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (H.R. 5268), E1427 [29JY]
Aviation: clarify Federal flight deck officers program guidelines relative to pilot background checks, discharge and storage of firearms, flight attendant self-defense training, and pilots use of less-than-lethal weapons, H4451, H4452 [10JY]
———establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (H.R. 4635), H4336 [8JY], H4359 [9JY], H4432, H4434, H4440-H4471 [10JY], E1180 [28JN]
———establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (H.R. 4635), consideration (H. Res. 472), H4435-H4440 [10JY]
———improve security by allowing pilots to have guns in the cockpit, H4432, H4434-H4470 [10JY], H8703 [13NO]
———lawsuit against airlines relative to alleged use of racial and other discriminatory profiling in connection with searches of individuals, H3150-H3152 [4JN]
———prohibit air carriers from taking retaliatory action against pilots who volunteer for the Federal flight deck officer program, H4464-H4466 [10JY]
———provide for safety of U.S. aviation and suppression of terrorism (H.R. 2896), H4454 [10JY]
———remove cap on number of pilots who may be deputized as Federal flight deck officers and establish deadlines for training of such pilots, H4460-H4463, H4466 [10JY]
———remove cap on number of pilots who may be deputized as Federal flight deck officers and make the program permanent, H4452-H4459 [10JY]
———remove preference to pilots who are former military or law enforcement personnel for deputization as Federal flight deck officers, H4459-H4464, H4466 [10JY]
Bolivia: drug interdiction efforts, E2138 [22NO]
Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (H. Res. 437), E1441, E1456 [29JY]
Business and industry: enhance penalties for accounting and auditing improprieties at publicly traded companies (H.R. 5118), H4682, H4683-H4694 [16JY], H4771 [17JY], E1279, E1285 [17JY]
———protect corporate whistleblowers, enhance criminal penalties, extend statute of limitations, and require retention of audit review documents, H4838-H4847 [17JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 347), H1710, H1711 [30AP]
———authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 354), H1712 [30AP]
———tribute to District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Dept. of Defense for assistance to Capitol Police and Congress after terrorist and anthrax attacks (H. Con. Res. 378), H1516-H1519 [23AP], E620 [24AP]
Capitol Police: tribute, E1380 [25JY]
Capitol Police Board: promote retention of current officers and members of the Capitol Police and recruitment of new officers and members (H.R. 5003), H3841 [24JN]
———promote retention of current officers and members of the Capitol Police and recruitment of new officers and members (H.R. 5018), H4022-H4024 [26JN]
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests: law enforcement funding, H4739, H4740 [16JY]
Children and youth: encourage parents to have a recent photograph, and physical description, prepared to assist law enforcement in abduction cases, H5460 [25JY]
———encourage parents to have a recent photograph and physical description prepared to assist law enforcement in abduction cases, H3165 [5JN]
———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 5317), H6063 [5SE]
———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 5326), E1749 [4OC], E1809 [9OC], E1849 [11OC]
———prevent child abduction (H.R. 5422), H7048-H7053 [7OC], H7305 [9OC], E1787, E1793, E1799 [8OC], E1809 [9OC], E1838 [11OC], E1881 [17OC]
———provide forensic and investigative support of missing and exploited children (H.R. 5389), H6562 [25SE]
———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (H. Res. 556), H6696 [26SE]
———tribute to National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Beaumont, TX, Police Dept., and the Jefferson County, TX, Sheriff's Academy for hosting a seminar on missing and exploited chidren, H6306 [18SE]
Coast Guard: drug interdiction helicopters lease extension, H5873 [26JY]
Colombia: counternarcotics and counterterrorism activities funding, H5225 [23JY], H5444 [24JY]
Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): tribute to staff and participating committees for efforts on H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act, H5867 [26JY]
Community service: tribute to Allstate Foundation's partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council, E2030 [14NO]
Computers: prevent fraud and deception in network recreational games (H.R. 4652), E842 [17MY]
———surveillance of computer services in places of employment, libraries, and schools, H589 [27FE]
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 5138), H5021-H5027 [22JY], E1313 [22JY]
Courts: make certain modifications in the judicial discipline procedures (H.R. 3892), H4994-H4998 [22JY], E302 [7MR]
Crime: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (H.R. 4689), E2061, E2070, E2079 [15NO]
———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (H.R. 1877), H2676-H2680 [21MY]
———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 5701), E1955 [24OC]
———prevent and punish counterfeiting and copyright piracy of intellectual property (H.R. 5057), E1178 [28JN]
———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (H.R. 4623), H3876-H3884 [25JN], E1157 [27JN], E1205 [8JY]
———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (H.R. 4645), H4525 [11JY]
———prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain investigations or who defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers from retaliation (H.R. 4098), E463 [9AP]
———prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in investigations or defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers (H.R. 4098), H4688, H4689, H4691 [16JY]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (H.R. 1343), H217-H219 [7FE], H717 [6MR], H1075, H1078 [20MR], H1308 [16AP], E124 [8FE], E153 [14FE], E402, E433 [21MR], E1662 [26SE]
———restore aiding and abetting liability under Federal securities laws (H.R. 5625), E1831 [11OC]
Customs Service: authorizing appropriations for personnel and technology to reduce delays at border crossings and strengthen drug enforcement (H.R. 2512), E204 [26FE]
———border enforcement activities funding through reductions in the Highway Trust Fund, H2924 [22MY]
———civil liability of inspectors relative to alleged use of racial and other discriminatory profiling in connection with searches and detentions of individuals, H2862-H2891 [22MY], H5979 [26JY], E906 [24MY], E2017 [14NO]
———Customs Cyber-Smuggling Center funding, H2866 [22MY]
———expand authority to search outgoing international mail, H2862-H2891 [22MY], H5979 [26JY], E906 [24MY]
———tribute to World Trade Center offices for efforts during and in the aftermath of terrorist attack (H. Res. 385), H1498-H1502 [23AP]
Customs Service, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and ITC: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3129), H2861-H2891 [22MY], E906 [24MY]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3129), consideration (H. Res. 426), H2842-H2844 [22MY]
Dept. of Defense: development of Total Information Awareness Program to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, H9113 [22NO], E2066 [15NO]
———enforce civilian orders of protection on military installations (H.R. 5590), H7917-H7920 [15OC]
———establish national operations and analysis hub to integrate information and analysis from Federal agencies on threats to national security, H2820-H2826 [21MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: appointment of a counternarcotics officer, H5656 [25JY]
———clarify Freedom of Information Act exemptions relative to sharing of critical infrastructure information with other agencies, H5850-H5853 [26JY]
———develop plan on consolidation and co-location of regional and field offices, H5697 [25JY]
———establish an advisory committee of first responders under the Under Sec. for Science and Technology, H5693 [25JY]
———establish (H.R. 5005), H3642, H3644 [18JN], H4409-H4412 [9JY], H4567 [12JY], H4877 [18JY], H5040 [22JY], H5094, H5097 [23JY], H5320 [24JY], H5461, H5633-H5704 [25JY], H5793-H5888 [26JY], H6063 [5SE], H6222-H6225 [11SE], H6696, H6697 [26SE], H6933 [2OC], E1451, E1460, E1461, E1465, E1466, E1467, E1468 [29JY], E1486 [4SE], E1506 [5SE], E1550 [11SE], E1814 [11OC]
———establish (H.R. 5005), consideration (H. Res. 502), H5621-H5631 [25JY]
———establish (H.R. 5005), consideration (H. Res. 502), same-day consideration (H. Res. 501), H6241 [12SE]
———establish (H.R. 5005), corrections in engrossment, H5888 [26JY]
———establish (H.R. 5005), motion to recommit, H5871, H5885, H5886 [26JY]
———establish (H.R. 5005), permission to file conference report, H5307 [23JY]
———establish (H.R. 5005), Senate amendment, H9040-H9114 [22NO], E2143 [22NO]
———establish (H.R. 5005), unanimous-consent agreement, H5633 [25JY]
———establish (H.R. 5710), H8595-H8722 [13NO], E2027, E2029, E2032, E2041 [14NO], E2058, E2066, E2078, E2079 [15NO], E2105 [19NO]
———establish (H.R. 5710), consideration (H. Res. 600), H8590-H8594 [13NO]
———establish (H.R. 5710), motion to recommit, H8719, H8720 [13NO]
———establish Intelligence Analysis Center, H5659 [25JY]
———establish Joint Interagency Homeland Security Task Force, H5701, H5702 [25JY], H5871 [26JY], E1465 [29JY]
———establish National Council of First Responders, H5872 [26JY]
———establish Office for State and Local Government Coordination, H5702, H5703 [25JY]
———establish Office of Tribal Government Homeland Security (H.R. 5490), E1704 [30SE]
———implement cooperative efforts between the Under Sec. for Science and Technology and the Dept. of Defense Technical Support Working Group, H5693, H5694 [25JY]
———inclusion of Coast Guard, H5648, H5656 [25JY]
———inclusion of Customs Service, H5659, H5694-H5696 [25JY], H5872, H5875 [26JY]
———inclusion of cybersecurity and infrastructure protection, H5692 [25JY], E1466 [29JY]
———inclusion of Dept. of State Bureau of Consular Affairs visa office, H5862-H5865 [26JY]
———inclusion of INS enforcement functions, H5872 [26JY]
———inclusion of territories in jurisdiction, H5875 [26JY]
———maintain civil service rights and protections for transferred Federal employees, H5813-H5817, H5874 [26JY], E1468 [29JY], E1486 [4SE]
———private sector participation in technological solutions, H5659 [25JY]
———promote secure sharing of information and communications (H.R. 5671), E1895 [17OC]
———reporting requirements, H5703 [25JY]
———require employee representation in planning, development, and implementation of any human resources management system, H5810-H5813 [26JY]
———rights of union employees transferring into department, H5801-H5809 [26JY]
Dept. of Justice: actions relative to investigation into imprisonment of Joseph Salvati, H609 [27FE], H647 [28FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), E106 [6FE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report, H6743-H6751 [26SE], E1724 [2OC]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report—corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 503), H7188 [8OC]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 552), H6698-H6703 [26SE]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), motion to instruct conferees, H1747 [30AP], H1990-H1997 [1MY], E703 [3MY]
———deputizing of State and local law enforcement officials to perform immigration office functions, E699 [3MY]
———establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (H.R. 5262), H5072 [22JY], H5320 [24JY]
Dept. of National Homeland Security: establish, H3542 [13JN], E1041 [13JN]
———establish (H.R. 4660), H3304 [11JN]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit racial profiling by airline personnel, E1796 [8OC], E1859 [11OC]
———use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving intoxicated (H. Res. 511), E1418 [29JY]
Drugs: provide flexibility in descriptions of drug enforcement efforts of certain countries relative to foreign aid certification, H6651, H6654 [25SE]
FAA: implement certain aviation security measures, H742 [7MR]
FBI: remove emergency designation from appropriated funds, H2981, H2982 [23MY]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 4125), H6851-H6854 [1OC], E488 [10AP]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (H.R. 1841), H3312 [11JN]
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: funding, H5246 [23JY]
———jurisdiction transfer, H5258, H5259 [23JY]
———maintain current training locations after transfer to Dept. of Justice and protect training agreements with agencies transferred to Dept. of Homeland Security, H5699-H5701 [25JY], E1461 [29JY]
Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (H.R. 4674), H2213 [8MY], E730 [7MY]
———improve the national instant criminal background check system (H.R. 4757), H7910-H7917 [15OC], E1891, E1940 [17OC]
Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (H.R. 3968), E359 [14MR], E1908 [17OC]
Florida: tribute to ``A Child Is Missing'' program, E828 [16MY]
GAO: feasibility study on federalizing security at nuclear power plants, E32 [25JA]
Garvey, Robert J.: National Sheriffs' Association Ferris E. Lucas Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E483 [10AP]
Government: responsibilities and duties, H3153-H3157 [4JN]
Greece: capture of members of November 17 terrorist group, E1312 [22JY]
———capture of members of November 17 terrorist group (H. Con. Res. 479), H7976 [16OC]
Homeland Security Institute: establish, H5694 [25JY]
Immigration: reform visa issuance policies, H3712 [19JN], H3916 [25JN]
———secure borders against terrorists, drug traffickers, and other illegal aliens, remove illegal and criminal aliens, reduce fraud, and reform the legal immigration system, H6154-H6159 [10SE], H6545-H6549 [24SE]
Information services: authorize a grant program to eliminate the nationwide backlog of DNA analyses and obtain a DNA sample from every person convicted of a qualifying offense, H6748 [26SE]
INS: reform, H772-H777 [7MR], H911, H912, H928 [14MR], H986-H990 [19MR], H1667 [25AP], H2438-H2442 [14MY], H3285-H3289 [6JN], H3856 [24JN], H4418-H4422 [9JY]
———replace with the Agency for Immigration Affairs (H.R. 3231), H1453 [18AP], H1622, H1624, H1632-H1666 [25AP], H3165 [5JN], H3724 [20JN], E679 [2MY]
———replace with the Agency for Immigration Affairs (H.R. 3231), consideration (H. Res. 396), H1625-H1632 [25AP]
Intelligence services: allow use of Community Oriented Policing Services funds for State and local intelligence officers (H.R. 5307), E1444 [29JY]
———enhance intelligence and intelligence-related activities in the prevention of terrorism, E189 [26FE]
———recruitment of personnel fluent in Arabic, E1060 [14JN]
Kerik, Bernard: National Police Defense Foundation Man of the Year recipient, E458 [9AP]
LaCroix, Clarence: addition of name to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, E788 [14MY]
Law enforcement officers: exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain cities (H.R. 4763), E837 [17MY]
Lindh, John P. Walker: prosecution and punishment relative to support of Taliban regime in Afghanistan, H113 [5FE], H4679 [16JY], E1309 [22JY]
Mandell, Deborah: National Police Defense Foundation Woman of the Year recipient, E458 [9AP]
Matthews, Joachim: addition of name to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, E787 [14MY]
Monuments and memorials: provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers, H6744 [26SE]
Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Cyprus: ratification, E1809 [9OC]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: support ``Picture Them Home'' campaign by printing pictures of missing children on congressional envelopes, H2115 [7MY], H2667 [21MY], H2836 [22MY]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (H. Con. Res. 390), H2214 [8MY], E727 [7MY], E758, E779 [10MY], E879 [22MY]
National Drug Control Strategy: support (H. Res. 569), H7038-H7041 [7OC], E1808 [9OC]
National Institutes of Health Police: establish (H.R. 5391), H6261 [17SE], E1583 [17SE]
National Office for Combating Terrorism: establish (H.R. 3078), E1041 [13JN]
———establish (H.R. 4660), H3304 [11JN]
National Police Week: observance, E832, E843, E844, E848 [17MY]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: observance, E561 [17AP]
National security: authorize appropriation of reserve fund within the national defense budget function for activities to prosecute the war on terrorism (H.R. 4088), H1189 [10AP]
———develop and implement a strategy for homeland security (H.R. 1292), H18 [23JA]
———ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (H.R. 5490), E1704 [30SE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), H3120-H3131 [4JN]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), conference report, H8809-H8814 [14NO], E2113 [19NO], E2143 [22NO]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 605), H8737, H8738 [14NO]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), insert H.R. 3983 language in lieu, H3131 [4JN]
———establish a program to encourage and support carrying out innovative proposals to enhance homeland security, H5651 [25JY]
———improve port and maritime security (H.R. 3983), H3103-H3120, H3131 [4JN], E965, E968, E970 [6JN], E992 [7JN]
———improve security at U.S. borders, H86 [29JA], H275-H279 [12FE], H551-H554 [26FE], H986-H990 [19MR], H2438-H2442 [14MY], H3155-H3157 [4JN], H3557-H3560 [13JN], H3593-H3596 [17JN], H6122-H6125 [9SE]
———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), H1639 [25AP], E750 [8MY]
———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), concur with Senate amendments, H2137-H2142 [7MY]
———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 106), H2179 [8MY]
———provide for the sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities, H5443, H5444 [24JY], H5858-H5861 [26JY]
———provide for the sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities (H.R. 4598), H3936-H3948 [26JN], E843 [17MY]
———provide for the sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities (H.R. 4598), consideration (H. Res. 458), H3934-H3936 [26JN]
———require the President to prescribe procedures which determine whether, how, and to what extent, information provided by whistleblowers should be disseminated, H3946, H3947 [26JN]
New Hampshire: tribute to New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1221 [9JY]
Newark, NJ: tribute to Clinton Hill Weed and Seed Partnership, E710 [3MY]
Nichols, Gary: Advocates-Crisis Support Services (organization) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E196 [26FE]
Office of Homeland Security: codify and strengthen, H5794-H5798 [26JY]
Oregon City, OR: investigation into the disappearance of Miranda Gaddis and Ashley Pond, H836 [13MR], H1008 [20MR], H3167 [5JN], H3676 [19JN]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (H. Res. 406), H2515 [16MY], H3311-H3313 [11JN], E1075 [17JN]
Polly Klaas Foundation: tribute, E1809 [9OC]
Privacy: protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers (H.R. 4513), E585 [18AP]
Railroads: address security personnel concerns at certain railroad stations, H5853, H5854 [26JY]
Rowley, Coleen: tribute (H. Res. 436), H5883 [26JY]
Runnion, Samantha: tribute to law enforcement officers involved in investigation and arrest in abduction case, H5319 [24JY]
Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (H.R. 3429), H8942-H8944 [14NO]
———limit access to body armor by violent felons and facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies, H6746 [26SE]
Salt Lake City, UT: tribute to winter Olympic games, E500 [11AP]
Secret Service: tribute to New York, NY, field office for efforts during and in the aftermath of terrorist attack on the World Trade Center (H. Res. 384), H1496-H1498 [23AP]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: observance, H1772 [1MY], E669 [30AP]
Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H1342, H1344, H1345, H1384 [17AP], H1414 [18AP]
Terrorism: allow offering of indemnity to companies that sell anti-terrorism technology and services to Federal, State, and local governments, H5657 [25JY], H5824, H5830-H5836 [26JY], E1467 [29JY]
———deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, H59 [24JA]
———deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools (H.R. 3162), H18 [23JA], E415 [21MR]
———impact on civil liberties of implementing new law enforcement and surveillance authorities directed toward combating terrorism, E1592 [17SE]
———impact on civil liberties of implementing new law enforcement and surveillance laws directed toward combating terrorism, E1072 [17JN], E1426 [29JY]
———implementation of Terrorist Information and Prevention System (TIPS), H5853 [26JY]
———improve antiterrorism efforts, H6408 [19SE]
———liability protections to companies that sell anti-terrorism technology and services to Federal, State, and local governments, E2079 [15NO]
———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (H.R. 5441), E1649 [25SE]
———provide satisfaction of judgements from frozen assets of terrorists, terrorist organizations, and State sponsors of terrorism, H6133-H6137 [10SE], E1590 [17SE]
———U.S. policy, H224 [7FE]
Texas EquuSearch Mounted Search and Recovery Team (organization): tribute, H5319 [24JY], E1427 [29JY]
Tobacco products: combat illicit trafficking of tobacco products (H.R. 5264), H5091 [23JY]
Traficant, Representative: response to conviction on charges of corruption and racketeering, E949 [5JN], E980 [6JN], E997 [7JN], E1012 [12JN], E1084 [18JN], E1236 [11JY]
Tulare County, CA: dedication of Peace Officer Memorial and tribute to Tulare County peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, E818 [16MY], E849 [17MY]
U.S. Marshals Service: tribute to Special Operations Group, E505 [11AP]
U.S. Parole Commission: reestablish (H.R. 5296), E1447 [29JY]
United Kingdom: express appreciation for loyal support and leadership of Great Britain Prime Minister Tony Blair in war on terrorism and reaffirm relationship with Great Britain (H. Res. 549), H7136 [7OC]
Washington metropolitan area: sniper shooting spree, H7230 [8OC]
———tribute to first responders, police, and rescue personnel relative to sniper shooting spree, H7006 [3OC]
Remarks in Senate
Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (S. 3118), S10575 [16OC]
ATF: eliminate waiver of prohibitions on possession of firearms and explosives by convicted felons, drug offenders, and other disqualified individuals (S. 3116), S10574 [16OC]
Aviation: establish a program for Federal flight deck officers, S8187 [4SE], S8266-S8280 [5SE]
———establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (H.R. 4635), S6680 [11JY], S6729 [15JY]
———establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (S. 2546), S4716 [22MY], S4983 [4JN]
———establish a program for Federal flight deck officers (S. 2554), S4841 [23MY]
———improve security by allowing pilots to have guns in the cockpit, S7802 [1AU], S8187 [4SE], S8266-S8280 [5SE]
———improve security (S. 2949), S11296-S11306 [18NO]
———improve security (S. 2949), unanimous-consent request, S10033 [7OC]
Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (S. Res. 284), S5543 [13JN], S6593 [10JY]
Business and industry: deter fraud and abuse by corporate executives, S6545, S6549 [10JY]
Capital punishment: allow post-conviction DNA testing, improve performance of lawyers and judges handling State capital criminal cases, and ensure quality of defense counsel in Federal capital cases (S. 2739), S6950 [17JY]
———ensure that defendants have a true opportunity to have their cases considered by the courts (S. 2443), S3859-S3865 [2MY]
———ensure that defendants have a true opportunity to have their cases considered by the courts and provide all prisoners with an opportunity to present exculpatory DNA evidence (S. 2446), S3859-S3865 [2MY]
———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. 486), S889-S891 [15FE], S2478 [10AP], S11247 [18NO]
———ensure that indigent defendants in State courts receive adequate legal representation (S. 2442), S3859-S3865 [2MY]
———exonerations based on postconviction DNA testing, S889-S891 [15FE], S2478 [10AP]
———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 233), S2478 [10AP], S2630 [12AP], S2692-S2694 [16AP], S5845 [20JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 347), S4083 [8MY]
———tribute to District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Dept. of Defense for assistance to Capitol Police and Congress after terrorist and anthrax attacks (H. Con. Res. 378), S6727 [12JY], S6861 [16JY]
Cargo transportation: require all commercial truck drivers hauling hazardous material to undergo a background check before receiving or renewing their commercial driver's license, S11406 [19NO]
Carr, John: Federal Bar Association Distinguished Medal of Valor Award recipient, S9031 [23SE]
Children and youth: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (S. 3140), S10709 [17OC]
———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 2896), S8094, S8095 [3SE], S8436-S8441 [10SE]
Coast Guard: drug interdiction helicopters lease extension, S7803 [1AU]
Colombia: support democratically elected Government and efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and counter threats from terrorist organizations, S3525-S3527 [30AP], S5894 [21JN]
Computers: protect against cyberterrorism and cybercrime (S. 1900), S176-S178 [28JA]
Coos Bay, OR: tribute to Millicoma Middle School eighth graders for anti-drug efforts, S4834 [23MY]
Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (S. 2619), S5537 [13JN]
Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 2941), S8675 [17SE]
———make certain modifications in the judicial discipline procedures (S. 2713), S6503 [9JY]
———make certain sentencing safety valve provisions retroactive (S. 3017), S9596 [30SE]
Crime: abolish Federal statute of limitations for sex offenses and assist States in reducing backlog of cases awaiting DNA analysis (S. 2090), S2579 [11AP]
———allow for possibility of death penalty in the prosecution of hate crimes, S5267-S5269, S5272-S5276 [10JN], S5327-S5330 [11JN]
———assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (S. 2513), S4331-S4333 [14MY], S8577, S8580 [12SE]
———community policing programs, S5921 [24JN]
———community policing programs (S. 924), S8915 [19SE]
———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 35), S2679-S2682 [15AP]
———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 2520), S4391-S4397 [15MY], S10487 [16OC], S10796 [28OC], S11150-S11153 [14NO], S11199-S11204 [15NO]
———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (S. 2917), S8458-S8462 [10SE]
———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (S. 1981), S1396 [1MR], S2989 [18AP]
———enhance rights and protections of victims (S. 783), S2717 [16AP]
———establish a Community Oriented Policing Services anti-methamphetamine grant program (S. 2030), S2078 [19MR]
———establish a national center on volunteer screening to reduce sexual and other types of abuse against children, the elderly, and the disabled (S. 1868), S10773-S10777 [17OC], S10877-S10879 [13NO]
———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (S. 2541), S4707 [22MY]
———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 3147), S10711-S10716 [17OC]
———increase penalties relating to conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and ERISA violations, S6545-S6551 [10JY]
———make grants to train sexual assault nurse examiners and other personnel handling sexual assault cases, establish minimum standards for forensic evidence collection, and carry out crime scene DNA analysis (S. 2055), S2281 [21MR]
———prevent and punish counterfeiting and copyright piracy of intellectual property (S. 2395), S3561 [30AP]
———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1742), S11052-S11056 [14NO], S11207 [15NO]
———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (H.R. 4623), S10487 [16OC]
———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (S. 2511), S4389 [15MY]
———prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain investigations or who defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers from retaliation, S6437-S6442 [9JY], S6528-S6531, S6534-S6541 [10JY]
———prosecute persons who alter or destroy evidence in certain investigations or who defraud investors, prohibit certain debts from being discharged in bankruptcy, and protect whistleblowers from retaliation (S. 2010), S1785-S1788 [12MR]
———provide all prisoners with an opportunity to present exculpatory DNA evidence (S. 2441), S3859-S3865 [2MY]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S1391 [1MR]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), S22 [23JA], S134 [25JA], S174 [28JA], S223 [29JA], S281 [4FE], S342 [5FE], S424 [6FE], S480 [7FE], S542 [8FE], S586 [11FE], S653 [12FE], S731 [13FE], S850 [14FE], S897 [15FE], S998 [25FE], S1198 [26FE], S1249 [27FE], S1346 [28FE], S1419 [4MR], S1534 [5MR], S1595 [6MR], S1672 [7MR], S1702, S1704 [8MR], S1727 [11MR], S1776 [12MR], S1852 [13MR], S1929 [14MR], S1971 [15MR], S2070 [19MR], S2176 [20MR], S2243 [21MR], S2322 [22MR], S2481 [10AP], S2573 [11AP], S2630 [12AP], S2671 [15AP], S2720 [16AP], S2824 [17AP], S2939 [18AP], S3013 [22AP], S3161 [23AP], S3296 [24AP], S3427 [25AP], S3466 [26AP], S3501 [29AP], S3557 [30AP], S3622 [1MY], S3835 [2MY], S3898 [6MY], S3948 [7MY], S4057 [8MY], S4140 [9MY], S4269 [13MY], S4327 [14MY], S4382 [15MY], S4487 [16MY], S4525, S4526, S4533 [17MY], S4615 [21MY], S4697 [22MY], S4832 [23MY], S4883 [3JN], S4963 [4JN], S5033 [5JN], S5200 [6JN], S5246-S5248, S5251 [7JN], S5267-S5276, S5316 [10JN], S5325-S5337 [11JN], S5446, S5447 [12JN], S5530 [13JN], S5583 [14JN], S5629 [17JN], S5689 [18JN], S5767 [19JN], S5844 [20JN], S5895 [21JN], S5951 [24JN], S6009 [25JN], S6124 [26JN], S6236 [27JN], S6316 [28JN], S6354 [8JY], S6496 [9JY], S6568 [10JY], S6644 [11JY], S6706 [12JY], S6804 [15JY], S6861 [16JY], S6943 [17JY], S7029 [18JY], S7101 [19JY], S7159 [22JY], S7222 [23JY], S7306 [24JY], S7369 [25JY], S7422 [26JY], S7464 [29JY], S7572 [30JY], S7736 [31JY], S7865 [1AU], S8079 [3SE], S8195 [4SE], S8292 [5SE], S8369 [9SE], S8447 [10SE], S8505 [11SE], S8557 [12SE], S8617 [13SE], S8667 [17SE], S8747 [18SE], S8915 [19SE], S8979 [20SE], S9030 [23SE], S9110 [24SE], S9226 [25SE], S9414 [26SE], S9592 [30SE], S9707 [1OC], S9840 [2OC], S9898 [3OC], S9979 [4OC], S10037 [7OC], S10111 [8OC], S10218 [9OC], S10347 [10OC], S10434 [15OC], S10564 [16OC], S10653 [17OC], S10835 [12NO], S10879 [13NO], S11062 [14NO], S11204 [15NO], S11308 [18NO], S11551 [19NO], S11715 [20NO]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), unanimous-consent agreement, S4818 [23MY], S5195 [6JN]
———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 625), unanimous-consent request, S3454 [25AP], S4525 [17MY]
Customs Service: develop pilot program to examine technologies used to verify contents of containers and prevent tampering during transportation, S3295 [24AP]
Dept. of Defense: development of Total Information Awareness Program to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S11250, S11251 [18NO]
———domestic violence prevention and victims advocacy programs funding, S7718, S7719 [31JY], S7805 [1AU]
———enforce civilian orders of protection on military installations (H.R. 5590), S11148 [14NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify Freedom of Information Act exemptions relative to sharing of critical infrastructure information with other agencies, S9409 [26SE]
———develop strategy to coordinate public health, law enforcement, and homeland security officials in a bioterrorism attack, S8191 [4SE]
———establish a risk-based program that prioritizes and allocates Federal, State, and local resources for combating terrorism, S11450 [19NO]
———establish (H.R. 5005), S7506-S7509 [30JY], S8155-S8194 [4SE], S8252, S8255-S8280 [5SE], S8350, S8352-S8367 [9SE], S8420-S8425, S8431-S8433 [10SE], S8521-S8553 [12SE], S8589-S8592, S8595-S8609 [13SE], S8644-S8656, S8663 [17SE], S8708-S8711, S8718-S8746 [18SE], S8880-S8889, S8901 [19SE], S8965, S8967 [20SE], S9050-S9053 [23SE], S9056-S9065, S9084-S9088, S9096-S9099, S9101-S9106 [24SE], S9186-S9216 [25SE], S9363-S9366, S9369-S9399, S9401, S9404-S9412 [26SE], S9566-S9573, S9580-S9585, S9587-S9589 [30SE], S9664, S9666-S9677, S9680, S9681, S9685-S9688, S9692 [1OC], S9807 [2OC], S9941 [4OC], S10831 [12NO], S10854-S10858, S10874-S10877, S10881 [13NO], S11002-S11030, S11033-S11045 [14NO], S11163-S11198 [15NO], S11239-S11243, S11276-S11286, S11292-S11296 [18NO], S11358-S11374, S11385, S11387-S11397, S11399, S11400, S11402-S11511, S11556 [19NO]
———establish (H.R. 5005), motion to proceed, S7766 [31JY], S8036-S8048, S8052-S8078 [3SE]
———establish (H.R. 5005), unanimous-consent agreement, S7776 [1AU], S8137, S8138 [3SE], S8325 [5SE], S8862 [18SE], S10845 [12NO], S11219 [15NO]
———establish (H.R. 5005), unanimous-consent request, S10621-S10625 [17OC]
———establish National Office for Combating Terrorism and develop a comprehensive strategy for homeland security, S8352-S8367 [9SE], S8431 [10SE], S8527 [12SE]
———establish the Office for National Capital Region Coordination, S11419 [19NO]
———establish the Office for National Capitol Region Coordination, S8654 [17SE]
———establish university-based research centers, S11362-S11366 [19NO]
———improve immigration law enforcement and services, S9672 [1OC]
———inclusion of Coast Guard, S8054, S8056 [3SE], S9405 [26SE], S11394, S11408, S11409 [19NO]
———inclusion of Customs Service, S10868 [13NO]
———inclusion of INS, S8057 [3SE], S11457 [19NO]
———maintain civil service rights and protections for transferred Federal employees, S7728-S7731 [31JY], S8708-S8711, S8739-S8743 [18SE], S9189-S9200 [25SE], S9404-S9411 [26SE], S9671 [1OC]
———require employee representation in planning, development, and implementation of any human resources management system, S9200-S9203, S9209, S9214 [25SE], S9364, S9365, S9374-S9391, S9398 [26SE], S9566-S9573, S9581-S9585 [30SE], S9666-S9669, S9671, S9681, S9685, S9687 [1OC]
———require report on effectiveness of information sharing between Dept. of Homeland Security, FBI, and State and local law enforcement authorities (S. 2956), S8758 [18SE]
———rights of union employees transferring into department, S9200-S9203, S9209, S9215 [25SE], S9364, S9365, S9369-S9391, S9398, S9404-S9411 [26SE], S9566-S9573, S9581-S9585, S9587-S9589 [30SE], S9666-S9669, S9671, S9681, S9685, S9687 [1OC]
Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report, S9585-S9587 [30SE], S9680, S9681, S9688-S9703 [1OC], S9806, S9811, S9830-S9834 [2OC], S9862, S9870, S9872, S9887-S9892 [3OC], S10034, S10035 [7OC], S11063-S11066 [14NO]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report—corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 503), S10771 [17OC]
———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2215), conference report—motion to proceed, S9680 [1OC]
———conduct a study on the ability of the FBI to prevent and combat international crime involving children (S. 1920), S492 [7FE]
———establish a racial profiling education and awareness program and assist State and local law enforcement agencies in implementing such programs (S. 2114), S2584 [11AP]
———establish or expand existing community prosecution programs for gun-related crimes, S1391 [1MR]
———require a report on the effectiveness of State Justice Institute operations (H.R. 2048), S3976 [7MY]
———waive Federal-local funding match requirements for COPS interoperable communication funds, S5022, S5023 [5JN]
Dept. of National Border Security: establish (S. 2020), S1974-S1976 [15MR], S2316 [22MR]
Dept. of National Homeland Security: establish, S5395 [12JN]
———establish (S. 2452), S3874 [2MY], S5767 [19JN], S5795, S5831 [20JN], S6052 [26JN], S6237 [27JN]
———protect rights and benefits of Federal employees, S5767 [19JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an office to coordinate disaster preparedness strategies with other Federal agencies, and State and local governments (S. 2186), S2839 [17AP]
Detroit, MI: tribute to Food for Guns Program, S8615 [13SE]
District of Columbia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council: require participation of certain Federal officials with responsibility for the administration of the criminal justice system of the District of Columbia (H.R. 2305), S3976 [7MY]
Domestic policy: investigation of Federal law enforcement actions at Ruby Ridge, ID, S540 [8FE]
Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (S. 2763), S7107-S7109 [19JY]
Explosives: require a permit for acquisition and possession, S11391 [19NO]
———require a permit for acquisition and possession (S. 1956), S862 [14FE]
FBI: impact on State and local law enforcement resulting from shifting of criminal investigation agents to terrorism-related duties, S4946 [4JN]
———permit access to National Instant Criminal Background Check System records in law enforcement investigations (S. 1788), S2253 [21MR], S2942 [18AP], S7422 [26JY]
———reform, S9887 [3OC]
———reform (S. 1974), S1352-S1361 [28FE], S5252 [7JN], S5842 [20JN], S10055-S10057 [8OC]
Federal courts: improve operation and administration (H.R. 4125), S10648 [17OC]
Federal employees: extend civil service retirement options to IRS revenue officers, INS inspectors, and certain other Federal law enforcement officers (S. 1935), S662-S664 [12FE]
Federal-State relations: establish a Federal Liaison on Homeland Security in each State to provide coordination between the Dept. of Homeland Security and State and local first responders (S. 2746), S6956 [17JY]
Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (H.R. 4757), S10661 [17OC]
———improve the national instant criminal background check system (S. 2826), S7583-S7585 [30JY], S11561 [19NO]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (S. 1355), S93 [24JA], S224 [29JA], S1969 [15MR], S2253 [21MR], S5895 [21JN], S7882 [1AU], S8971 [20SE], S11206 [15NO]
———prohibit gunrunning and provide mandatory minimum penalties for crimes related to gunrunning (S. 2091), S2580 [11AP]
———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (S. 3096), S10375-S10377 [10OC], S10438 [15OC], S10526 [16OC], S11206 [15NO]
Flink, Keith D.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) and DEA Enrique Camarena Award recipient, S543 [8FE]
Foreign countries: require reporting of blank passport theft as a condition of participation in the Visa Waiver Program, S2920, S2921 [18AP]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (S. 2586), S10425-S10432 [15OC]
Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (S. Res. 261), S3973 [7MY]
———establish police powers for certain Inspector General agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight mechanism for the exercise of those powers (S. 2530), S10749, S10750 [17OC]
Hazardous substances: anniversary of anthrax bacteria outbreak, S10424 [15OC]
Homeland Security Act: tribute to Senate, House, and White House staff, S11703 [20NO]
———tribute to Senate staff, S11418 [19NO]
Illinois: Governor's Commission on Capital Punishment report, S2692-S2694 [16AP]
Immigration: change date of compliance for requirements for machine-readable and tamper-resistant entry and exit documents, S2922, S2923 [18AP]
———increase penalties for noncompliance with requirements to provide aircraft and ship manifest information, S2923, S2924 [18AP]
———record keeping and reporting requirements relative to nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors, S2918-S2920 [18AP]
INS: replace with the Immigration Affairs Agency and establish the Office of Children's Services (S. 2444), S3844-S3857 [2MY]
International Crisis Group: report on instability and unrest in Mitrovica, Kosovo, S5689 [18JN]
IRS: provide funding to increase Federal enforcement of tax laws, S11069 [14NO]
Johnny Michael Spann Patriot Trusts: encourage establishment (S. 3073), S10119-S10121 [8OC]
Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (S. 2770), S7170 [22JY]
———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (S. 2480), S4073 [8MY]
Medal of Honor: increase rate of special pension for recipients, authorize recipients to be furnished an additional medal for display purposes, and increase criminal penalties associated with misuse or fraud (S. 2025), S2009 [18MR]
Memorial Day: recognize the sacrifice and dedication of the Armed Forces and civilian national security agencies (S. Res. 278), S4881 [23MY]
Monuments and memorials: provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers, S9700 [1OC]
———provide grants for construction of memorials to honor men and women killed or disabled while serving as law enforcement or public safety officers (S. 2179), unanimous-consent request, S4519 [17MY]
National Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Day: observance, S5895 [21JN]
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (S. 3101), S10380 [10OC], S10559 [16OC]
———funding (S. 3146), S10711 [17OC]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (S. Res. 255), S3573 [30AP], S3887 [2MY]
National Fraud Against Senior Citizens Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 281), S5055 [5JN], S5200 [6JN], S6295 [27JN]
National Office for Combating Terrorism: clarify appointment process for Director, S8536-S8553 [12SE]-S8609 [13SE], S8644-S8652, S8654 [17SE]
———establish (S. 2452), S3874 [2MY], S5767 [19JN], S5795, S5831 [20JN], S6052 [26JN], S6237 [27JN]
National Police Defense Foundation: tribute to awards dinner and award recipients, S2575 [11AP]
National Police Week: observance, S4327 [14MY], S4832 [23MY]
National security: authorize reserve fund appropriations within the national defense budget for activities to prosecute the war on terrorism, S6518-S6521 [10JY]
———develop an enterprise architecture for information systems to achieve interoperability within and between agencies responsible for homeland security, S11008-S11012, S11020, S11021 [14NO], S11276-S11278 [18NO]
———develop and implement a strategy for homeland security, S5262 [10JN]
———enhance homeland security and coordinated efforts of Federal agencies, S4829 [23MY], S6237 [27JN]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S4823 [23MY]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), S3295 [24AP], S5673 [18JN]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), conference report, S10974-S10993 [14NO], S11406 [19NO]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1214), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S10959 [13NO]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 2329), S3441 [25AP]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 2426), S8066 [3SE]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 2534), S4625 [21MY]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers, S10983-S10991 [14NO], S11432 [19NO]
———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers (S. 2895), S7960 [1AU]
———improve security at U.S. borders, S4805 [23MY], S8737-S8739 [18SE]
———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), S2609-S2623 [12AP], S2642-S2659 [15AP], S2689, S2694 [16AP], S2916-S2932 [18AP], S3106 [22AP]
———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 106), S3904 [7MY]
———improve security at U.S. borders (H.R. 3525), unanimous-consent agreement, S2564 [11AP], S2911 [18AP]
———make grants to State and local governments in order to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats (S. 2077), S2414 [9AP]
———provide for the sharing of homeland security information by Federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies with State and local entities (S. 2887), S7953 [1AU]
NSC: modify membership and advisors, S8521-S8527 [12SE]
Office of Homeland Security: congressional oversight, S2316 [22MR]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (S. 2645), S5774 [19JN]
Oregon: tribute to South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, S4834 [23MY]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 221), S1681 [7MR], S1982 [15MR], S4382 [15MY]
Racial relations: prohibit racial profiling (S. 989), S1249 [27FE]
Railroads: improve safety and security of rail transportation, S11390 [19NO]
———improve safety and security of rail transportation (S. 1528), S1834 [13MR]
———provide for rail safety and security assistance (S. 1550), S1834, S1867-S1869 [13MR], S10992 [14NO]
Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (H.R. 3429), S9683 [1OC]
———authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (S. 1739), S9683 [1OC], S10434 [15OC]
———authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (S. 1739), unanimous-consent request, S9683 [1OC]
Salt Lake City, UT: tribute to winter Olympic games, S1562-S1567 [6MR]
Scoville, David and Ann: Dept. of Justice Office for Victims of Crime National Crime Victim Service Award recipients, S2717 [16AP]
SEC: enhance ability to impose civil fines, conduct investigations, and remove certain officers and directors of publicly traded companies, S6620-S6625 [11JY]
Securities: allow Federal enforcement actions based on State enforcement actions against microcap securities fraud and broaden SEC regulation of rogue brokers (S. 1985), S1537 [5MR]
Senior citizens: promote elder justice (S. 2933), S8592 [13SE], S9899 [3OC]
Social Security: deny benefits to fugitive felons and individuals fleeing prosecution (S. 2387), S3509 [29AP]
———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 3100), S10379, S10396 [10OC]
———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 848), S4509 [16MY]
South America: impact of free trade on drug interdiction efforts, S7819 [1AU]
Technology: conduct study on effectiveness of ballistic imaging technology and evaluate its effectiveness as a law enforcement tool, S10666 [17OC]
Terrorism: allow offering of indemnity to companies that sell anti-terrorism technology and services to Federal, State, and local governments, S9369 [26SE]
———combat environmental terrorism, S653 [12FE]
———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 2664), S5896 [21JN]
———extend certain procedural relief provided to individuals who were or are victims, or survivors of victims, of a terrorist attack (S. 2845), S10217 [9OC], S10962 [13NO]
———extend certain procedural relief provided to individuals who were or are victims, or survivors of victims, of a terrorist attack (S. 2845), unanimous-consent request, S8415 [10SE]
———impact on civil liberties of implementing new law enforcement and surveillance authorities directed toward combating terrorism, S11276 [18NO]
———liability protections to companies that sell anti-terrorism technology and services to Federal, State, and local governments, S11405, S11419 [19NO]
———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S5510 [13JN], S5567 [14JN], S11526-S11528 [19NO]
———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S11023-S11026 [14NO], S11405, S11406 [19NO]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S6810 [15JY]
U.S. Marshals Service: appointment of marshals by the Attorney General (S. 1977), S1365 [28FE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: make technical corrections to HAZMAT provisions (S. 1750), S11406 [19NO]
Washington metropolitan area: sniper shooting spree, S10526 [16OC]
———tribute to first responders, police, and rescue personnel relative to sniper shooting spree, S10108 [8OC], S10835 [12NO]
Reports
Assessment of the IRS and the Tax System: Charles O. Rossotti, IRS Commissioner, S11070-S11075 [14NO]
Reports filed
Anti-Terrorism Explosives Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4864) (H. Rept. 107-658), H6302 [17SE]
Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4635) (H. Rept. 107-555), H4349 [8JY]
Aviation Security Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2949) (S. Rept. 107-293), S9594 [30SE]
Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5422) (H. Rept. 107-723), H7171 [7OC]
Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4623) (H. Rept. 107-526), H3859 [24JN]
Child Sex Crimes Wiretapping Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1877) (H. Rept. 107-468), H2606 [16MY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2215, Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 552) (H. Rept. 107-696), H6692 [25SE]
Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1214, Maritime Transportation Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 605) (H. Rept. 107-780), H8731 [13NO]
Consideration of H.R. 3129, Customs Border Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 426) (H. Rept. 107-482), H2734 [21MY]
Consideration of H.R. 3231, Immigration Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 107-419), H1618 [24AP]
Consideration of H.R. 4598, Homeland Security Information Sharing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 107-535), H3927 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4635, Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 107-557), H4424 [9JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 502) (H. Rept. 107-615), H5789 [25JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5710, Homeland Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 600) (H. Rept. 107-773), H8731 [13NO]
Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2010) (S. Rept. 107-146), S3900 [6MY]
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Restructuring Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2305) (S. Rept. 107-145), S3504 [29AP]
Dept. of Justice Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2215) (H. Rept. 107-685), H6691 [25SE]
DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2513), S7033 [18JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2513) (S. Rept. 107-334), S10843 [12NO]
Fairness in Sentencing Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4689) (H. Rept. 107-769), H8050 [31OC]
FBI Reform Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1974), S3433 [25AP]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1974) (S. Rept. 107-148), S4199 [10MY]
Federal Courts Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4125) (H. Rept. 107-700), H6783 [30SE]
Federal-Local Information Sharing Partnership Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1615), S8299 [5SE]
First Responder Terrorism Preparedness Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2664) (S. Rept. 107-295), S9713 [1OC]
Hazmat Endorsement Requirements Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1750) (S. Rept. 107-241), S7898 [1AU]
Homeland Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 5005) (H. Rept. 107-609), H5193 [23JY]
Homeland Security Information Sharing Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4598) (H. Rept. 107-534), H3927 [25JN]
Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2541), S11079 [14NO]
Immigration Reform and Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3231) (H. Rept. 107-413), H1489 [22AP]
Innocence Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 486) (S. Rept. 107-315), S10570 [16OC]
Intellectual Property Counterfeiting and Copyright Piracy Prevention and Punishment: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2395), S7033 [18JY]
Judicial Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3892) (H. Rept. 107-459), H2465, H2469 [14MY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 3892), S7742 [31JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2713), S7742 [31JY]
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2480), S11078 [14NO]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2480) (S. Rept. 107-345), S11573 [19NO]
Law Enforcement Tribute Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2624) (H. Rept. 107-458), H2465, H2469 [14MY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2179), S4492 [16MY]
Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 625) (S. Rept. 107-147), S4145 [9MY]
Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3983) (H. Rept. 107-405), H1281 [11AP]
Maritime Transportation Security Act: Committee of Conference (S. 1214) (H. Rept. 107-777), H8731 [13NO]
National AMBER Alert Network Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2896), S8300 [5SE]
National Child Protection Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1868), S4838 [23MY]
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 255), S3842 [2MY]
National Cyber Security Defense Team Authorization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1989), S4838 [23MY]
National Fraud Against Senior Citizens Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 281), S6249 [27JN]
National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2452) (S. Rept. 107-175), S5956 [24JN]
Nomination of Don Slazinik To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1935 [14MR]
Nomination of Gary E. Shovlin To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3842 [2MY]
Nomination of James J. Parmley To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2577 [11AP]
Nomination of Kim R. Widup To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1935 [14MR]
Nomination of Patrick E. McDonald To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2577 [11AP]
Nomination of Randy P. Ely To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3842 [2MY]
Nomination of Stephen R. Monier To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3842 [2MY]
Nomination of Walter R. Bradley To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3842 [2MY]
Nomination of Warren D. Anderson To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2577 [11AP]
Nomination of William P. Kruziki To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3842 [2MY]
Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3429) (H. Rept. 107-507), H3561 [13JN]
Over-the-Road Buses Security Improvement Grants: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1739) (S. Rept. 107-235), S7898 [1AU]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 221), S1935 [14MR]
Police Powers for Certain Inspector General Agents Engaged in Official Duties and Provide an Oversight Mechanism for the Exercise of Those Powers: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2530) (S. Rept. 107-176), S6013 [25JN]
Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2520), S11079 [14NO]
Providing Reliable Officers, Technology, Education, Community Prosecutors, and Training in Our Neighborhoods (PROTECTION) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 924), S2577 [11AP]
Request President Bush To Address Issues of Neighborhood Crime Prevention and Community Policing and Support Federal Participation in National Night Out: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 107-606), H5193 [23JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 284), S6249 [27JN]
Restore Your Identity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1742), S4623 [21MY]
Safe Explosives Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1956), S5534 [13JN]
Safe Rails Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1871) (S. Rept. 107-232), S7898 [1AU]
Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 502, Consideration of H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 107-611), H5452 [24JY]
Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 600, Consideration of H.R. 5710, Homeland Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 601) (H. Rept. 107-774), H8731 [13NO]
Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 848), S4491 [16MY]
Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 347) (H. Rept. 107-399), H1281 [11AP]
Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 354) (H. Rept. 107-401), H1281 [11AP]
Statements
Civil Rights: Vanessa Hinton and Thomas Lawson, H3141 [4JN]
FBI National DNA Index System: FBI, H6748 [26SE]
Homeland Security Act: Mark Hall, S10624 [17OC]
———Representative Souder, H3643 [18JN]
———Senator Lieberman, S8159-S8169 [4SE]
Protection of Civil Service Rights for Federal Employees Transferred to the Dept. of Homeland Security: David Yamada, E1643 [25SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: Several Senators, S9109 [24SE]
Summaries
Comprehensive Child Protection Act (S. 2917), S8460 [10SE]
Tables
Hate crimes prosecuted by State and local prosecutors where the death penalty was available, S5273 [10JN]
Increase in pay for Federal law enforcement officers in certain metropolitan areas under S. 2770, adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas, S7170 [22JY]
Testimonies
Exclude U.S. Persons From the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Definition of ``Foreign Power'' Relative to International Terrorism: Marion E. (Spike) Bowman, FBI, S10430-S10432 [15OC]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 347, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H1710 [30AP]
H. Con. Res. 354, use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay, H1712 [30AP]
H. Con. Res. 378, tribute to District of Columbia National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and Dept. of Defense for assistance to Capitol Police and Congress after terrorist and anthrax attacks, H1516 [23AP]
H. Con. Res. 479, capture of members of November 17 terrorist group in Greece, H7976 [16OC]
H. Con. Res. 503, corrections in enrollment of conference report on H.R. 2215, Dept. of Justice appropriations, H7188 [8OC]
H. Res. 384, tribute to Secret Service in New York, NY, field office for efforts during and in the aftermath of terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H1496 [23AP]
H. Res. 385, tribute to Customs Service World Trade Center offices for efforts during and in the aftermath of terrorist attack, H1498 [23AP]
H. Res. 396, consideration of H.R. 3231, Immigration Reform and Accountability Act, H1625 [25AP]
H. Res. 406, Peace Officers Memorial Day, H3311 [11JN]
H. Res. 426, consideration of H.R. 3129, Customs Border Security Act, H2842 [22MY]
H. Res. 458, consideration of H.R. 4598, Homeland Security Information Sharing Act, H3934 [26JN]
H. Res. 472, consideration of H.R. 4635, Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act, H4435 [10JY]
H. Res. 502, consideration of H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act, H5621 [25JY]
H. Res. 549, express appreciation for loyal support and leadership of Great Britain Prime Minister Tony Blair in war on terrorism and reaffirm relationship with Great Britain, H7136 [7OC]
H. Res. 552, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2215, Dept. of Justice appropriations, H6698 [26SE]
H. Res. 569, support National Drug Control Strategy, H7038 [7OC]
H. Res. 600, consideration of H.R. 5710, Homeland Security Act, H8590 [13NO]
H. Res. 605, consideration of conference report on S. 1214, Port and Maritime Security Act, H8737 [14NO]
H.R. 1877, Child Sex Crimes Wiretapping Act, H2676 [21MY]
H.R. 3129, Customs Border Security Act, H2869-H2878 [22MY]
H.R. 3231, Immigration Reform and Accountability Act, H1643-H1650 [25AP]
H.R. 3429, Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act, H8942 [14NO]
H.R. 3892, Judicial Improvements Act, H4994-H4996 [22JY]
H.R. 3968, Fallen Heroes Flag Act, E359 [14MR]
H.R. 3983, Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act, H3103-H3116 [4JN]
H.R. 4125, Federal Courts Improvement Act, H6851-H6853 [1OC]
H.R. 4623, Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act, H3876-H3878 [25JN]
H.R. 4635, Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act, H4448-H4450 [10JY]
H.R. 4757, Our Lady of Peace Act, H7910-H7912 [15OC]
H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act, S11462-S11511 [19NO], H5660-H5683 [25JY], H9040-H9089 [22NO]
H.R. 5018, Capitol Police Retention, Recruitment, and Authorization Act, H4023 [26JN]
H.R. 5118, Corporate Fraud Accountability Act, H4683 [16JY]
H.R. 5138, True American Heroes Act, H5021-H5023 [22JY]
H.R. 5422, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H7048-H7050 [7OC]
H.R. 5590, Armed Forces Domestic Security Act, H7917 [15OC]
H.R. 5710, Homeland Security Act, H8595, H8647-H8699 [13NO]
S. 1214, Port and Maritime Security Act, H3120-H3131 [4JN]
S. 1742, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S11052-S11055 [14NO]
S. 1868, National Child Protection Improvement Act, S10773-S10776 [17OC]
S. 1900, Cyberterrorism Preparedness Act, S178 [28JA]
S. 1956, Safe Explosives Act, S862-S864 [14FE]
S. 1974, Federal Bureau of Investigation Reform Act, S1355-S1358 [28FE]
S. 1977, U.S. Marshals Service Reform Act, S1366 [28FE]
S. 1981, Enhanced Penalties for Enabling Terrorists Act, S2989 [18AP]
S. 2010, Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act, S1789 [12MR]
S. 2025, Living American Hero Appreciation Act, S2009 [18MR]
S. 2030, COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Act, S2078 [19MR]
S. 2090, Sexual Assault Prosecution Act, S2579 [11AP]
S. 2091, Gun Kingpin Penalty Act, S2580 [11AP]
S. 2114, Racial Profiling Education and Awareness Act, S2584 [11AP]
S. 2186, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Reorganization Act, S2839 [17AP]
S. 2329, Ship, Seafarer, and Container Security Act, S3442 [25AP]
S. 2387, deny Social Security benefits to fugitive felons and individuals fleeing prosecution, S3510 [29AP]
S. 2395, prevent and punish counterfeiting and copyright piracy of intellectual property, S3562 [30AP]
S. 2441, Post-Conviction DNA Testing Act, S3868-S3870 [2MY]
S. 2442, Capital Defense Counsel Standards Act, S3870 [2MY]
S. 2443, Death Penalty Review Act, S3870 [2MY]
S. 2444, Immigration Reform, Accountability, and Security Enhancement Act, S3845-S3857 [2MY]
S. 2446, Confidence in Criminal Justice Act, S3865-S3868 [2MY]
S. 2452, National Homeland Security and Combating Terrorism Act, S3875-S3880 [2MY]
S. 2513, DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act, S8577-S8580 [12SE]
S. 2520, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today Act, S4392 [15MY], S11150-S11153 [14NO]
S. 2530, establish police powers for certain Inspector General agents engaged in official duties and provide an oversight mechanism for the exercise of those powers, S10750 [17OC]
S. 2541, Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, S4708 [22MY]
S. 2546, Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act, S4716 [22MY]
S. 2554, Arming Pilots Against Terrorism and Cabin Defense Act, S4842 [23MY]
S. 2659, modify the standard of proof for issuance of orders regarding non-U.S. persons from probable cause to reasonable suspicion under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, S5857 [20JN]
S. 2661, Video Voyeurism Act, S5859 [20JN]
S. 2664, First Responder Terrorism Preparedness Act, S5861 [20JN]
S. 2713, Judicial Improvements Act, S6504-S6506 [9JY]
S. 2765, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Pay Equity and Reform Act, S7166 [22JY]
S. 2845, extend certain procedural relief provided to individuals who were or are victims, or survivors of victims, of a terrorist attack, S10962 [13NO]
S. 2895, Comprehensive Seaport and Container Security Act, S7961, S7964 [1AU]
S. 2917, Comprehensive Child Protection Act, S8459 [10SE]
S. 2941, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S8675 [17SE]
S. 2949, Aviation Security Improvement Act, S11300-S11304 [18NO]
S. 3073, encourage establishment of Johnny Michael Spann Patriot Trusts, S10119 [8OC]
S. 3096, Ballistics, Law Assistance, and Safety Technology (BLAST) Act, S10376 [10OC]
S. 3147, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S10712-S10714 [17OC]
S. 3154, combat fuel excise tax fraud, S10890 [13NO]
S. Con. Res. 106, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3525, Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, S3904, S3964 [7MY], H2179 [8MY]
S. Res. 221, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S1681 [7MR], S1983 [15MR]
S. Res. 255, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, S3573 [30AP], S3887 [2MY]
S. Res. 261, commend public servants for their dedication and continued service, S3963, S3973 [7MY]
S. Res. 271, encourage communities to implement the Amber Plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S4503 [16MY]
S. Res. 278, recognize the sacrifice and dedication of the Armed Forces and civilian national security agencies on Memorial Day, S4876, S4881 [23MY]
S. Res. 281, National Fraud Against Senior Citizens Awareness Week, S5055 [5JN], S6295 [27JN]
S. Res. 284, request President Bush address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out, S5543 [13JN]
S. Res. 284, request President Bush to address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out, S6593 [10JY]
S. Res. 307, reaffirm support for the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and commemorate Genocide Convention Implementation Act anniversary, S7433 [26JY]
S. Res. 317, production of records by Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, S7965, S8020 [1AU]
S. Res. 332, tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments, S9856 [2OC]
Transcripts
Taped Telephone Conversation Between Representative Traficant and Harry Manganaro Relative to Representative Traficant's Trial on Charges of Corruption and Racketeering, E997 [7JN]
Taped Telephone Conversation Between Representative Traficant and Richard Detore Relative to Representative Traficant's Trial on Charges of Corruption and Racketeering, E1012 [12JN]