LAW ENFORCEMENT
Addresses
FDIC Payment Security Conference: Tom Patterson, MagTek, Inc., E64 [21JA]
Young Men Enlightening Younger Men, Inc., Mentoring Program: Wesley Brown, Young Men Enlightening Younger Men, Inc., H4481 [15JN]
Amendments
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), S726, S751, S752 [24FE], S804 [25FE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8479 [3DE], H8114 [8DE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8479 [3DE], H8114 [8DE]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), S7639, S7654 [28SE], S8202 [19NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), S6975 [5AU], H6694 [15SE]
———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), S7521 [27SE], H7075 [28SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), S8692, S8695, S8696, S8718 [9DE], H8893 [21DE]
Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (S. 1789), S1682 [17MR]
———require a northern border counternarcotics strategy (H.R. 4748), S10805, S10823 [20DE], H8813 [21DE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8479 [3DE], H8114 [8DE]
National security: making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), S6593 [2AU], S6654 [3AU], S6843, S6932, S6933 [5AU]
Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), S5365 [23JN], H5852 [21JY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3991), S8600 [7DE]
Announcements
Senate: moment of silence in memory of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, OK, S2399 [19AP]
Appointments
Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7427 [23SE]
Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, S8251 [29NO]
State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S7427 [23SE]
Articles and editorials
ACLU Likens Obama to Bush in Ad Slamming Possible Reversal on KSM Trial, S1252 [8MR]
America's Third War—National Guard's New Mission, H7526 [17NO]
BPD's Chief Gauthier Retiring—30-Year Veteran of Force Plans To Step Down in September, S40 [20JA]
Departing Largo Police Chief Lester Aradi Leaves Legacy of Leadership, E920 [24MY]
For 50 Years Police Have Been Pals to Kids—The Local Police Athletic League Helps More Than 500 Kids a Year, E830 [12MY]
Frost at the Core—Dmitry Medvedev and Vladimir Putin Are Presiding Over a System That Can No Longer Change, S10337-S10339 [16DE]
Rage on the Right—The Year in Hate and Extremism, H2472 [13AP]
Russia's Putin—Khodorkovsky `Should Sit in Jail', S10337 [16DE]
Salvadoran Leader Speaks of Criminal Gangs' Links to Drug Cartels, H6998 [28SE]
Show Trial—Should Ties to Russia Be Linked to Its Record on Rights?, S5181 [21JN]
Thanks, Chief Aradi, for Your Service to Largo, E919 [24MY]
While You Are Distracted by the Summit, Obama Democrats Are Targeting the CIA, H889 [25FE]
Bills and resolutions
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H2639 [15AP]
Animals: tribute to law enforcement service dogs and their handlers (see H. Res. 1614), H6682 [14SE]
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act: eliminate sunset of provisions relative to the Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division leniency program (see S. 3259), S2642 [26AP]
———extend (see H.R. 5330), H3540 [18MY]
Arizona: commend for asserting 10th constitutional amendment rights, protecting citizens, and safeguarding jobs, and call for Federal enforcement of immigration laws (see H. Res. 1380), H3702 [20MY]
Armed Forces: prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (see H.R. 5347), H3701 [20MY]
———support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (see H. Res. 1025), H326 [21JA]
Aviation: increase use of security cameras at airport security screening checkpoints and exits and impose increased penalties on individuals who circumvent security screening at airports (see S. 2940), S51 [20JA]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (see H.R. 5810), H5920 [21JY]
———require air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the U.S. to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before departure (see H.R. 5221), H3201 [5MY]
BLM: withdraw certain land for purposes of expanding Federal Law Enforcement Training Center training facilities in New Mexico (see S. 3616), S6024 [20JY] (see H.R. 5800), H5818 [20JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 263), H2799 [21AP]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 264), H2799 [21AP]
Capitol Police: ensure continuation of certain security activities (see H.R. 6093), H6627 [10AU]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (see S. 3817), S7352 [22SE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act: reauthorize (see S. 3817), S7352 [22SE]
Children and youth: determine extent to which reports of child abuse or neglect involving a potential combination of jurisdictions are screened out solely on the basis of cross-jurisdictional complications (see H.R. 6498), H8089 [7DE]
———permit disclosure of certain information for the purpose of missing child investigations (see S. 4042), S10514 [17DE]
———provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see S. 4027), S10304 [15DE] (see H.R. 6241), H7388 [29SE]
———provide grants to nonprofit organizations that carry out child-parent visitation programs for children with incarcerated parents (see H.R. 5747), H5674 [15JY]
Clark, William G.: tribute (see H. Res. 1534), H5711 [19JY]
Classified information: improve protection (see S. 4050), S10815 [20DE]
———provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see S. 4004), S8397 [2DE] (see H.R. 6506), H8264 [8DE]
Cleveland, OH: recognize murders of the Imperial Avenue Eleven as a tragedy, extend condolences to families of victims, and increase efforts to reduce violence against women (see H. Res. 1049), H427 [29JA]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking (see S. 4039), S10410 [16DE] (see H.R. 6461), H7757 [30NO]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on private banking and money laundering (see S. Res. 615), S6885 [5AU]
———authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on the financial crisis (see S. Res. 545), S4529 [27MY]
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (see H. Res. 1193), H1656 [18MR] (see H. Res. 1220), H2459 [25MR] (see H. Res. 1255), H2641 [15AP] (see H. Res. 1287), H2843 [22AP]
Computers: reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (see S. 4021), S8713 [9DE]
Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see H.R. 6098), H6627 [10AU]
Courts: allow for admissibility of a terrorist suspect's interrogation without administration of Miranda rights to the extent that the interrogation is concerning threats to public safety (see H.R. 5934), H6403 (see H.R. 5934), H6455 [29JY] (see H. Res. 1413), H4023 (see H. Res. 1413), H4084 [27MY]
———appoint additional district judges in Southwest border States and Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys to prosecute border-related offenses (see H.R. 6195), H6988 [23SE]
———ensure access to the Federal judiciary in cases where the interest of justice so requires (see H.R. 5069), H2695 [20AP]
———permit a court to sentence an offender who is determined to be sexually dangerous to a term of special confinement for the prevention of sexual predation (see H.R. 5232), H3272 [6MY]
———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 5492), H4330 [9JN]
———prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedings (see S. 4005), S8397 [2DE] (see H.R. 6487), H8030 [2DE]
———protect State and local witnesses from tampering and retaliation (see S. 3017), S698 [23FE]
———provide for habeas corpus review for certain enemy belligerents engaged in hostilities against the U.S. (see S. 3707), S6736 [4AU]
———provide for habeas corpus review for unprivileged enemy belligerents (see H.R. 4975), H2458 [25MR]
———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see H.R. 5419), H3870 [26MY]
Crime: amend stalking laws (see S. 3651), S6302 [27JY] (see S. 3727), S6883 [5AU] (see H.R. 5662), H5500 [1JY]
———change state of mind requirement for certain identity theft offenses (see H.R. 5408), H3869 [26MY]
———clarify and strengthen armed career criminal laws (see S. 4045), S10514 [17DE]
———combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 6148), H6803 [16SE]
———create a penalty for automobile insurance fraud (see S. 3546), S5538 [29JN]
———end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families (see S. 3468), S4744 [9JN]
———enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to domestic sex trafficking of minors (see H. Res. 1379), H3658 [19MY]
———expand definition of scheme or artifice to defraud relative to mail and wire fraud (see S. 3854), S7618 [28SE]
———impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings (see S. 4037), S10410 [16DE]
———improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (see S. 3695), S6651 [3AU] (see H.R. 5969), H6404 (see H.R. 5969), H6456 [29JY]
———prevent, promote awareness of, and educate the public on mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting senior citizens (see S. 3494), S4938 [15JN]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see S. 3841), S7507 [27SE] (see H.R. 5092), H2798 [21AP] (see H.R. 5337), H3540 [18MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4676 [22JN]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1712), H7453 [15NO]
———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act while a juvenile (see H.R. 6137), H6763 [15SE]
———prohibit public officials from engaging in undisclosed self-dealing (see H.R. 6391), H7394 [29SE]
———prohibit the extrajudicial killing of U.S. citizens (see H.R. 6010), H6568 [30JY]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (see S. 3941), S7899 [15NO]
———protect children from registered sex offenders (see S. 4029), S10304 [15DE] (see H.R. 6566), H8940 [21DE]
———protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Internet (see H.R. 6027), H6569 [30JY]
———provide a criminal penalty for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 5688), H5501 [1JY]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see S. 2979), S440 [2FE] (see H.R. 4567), H471 [2FE]
———provide assistance to Federal law enforcement agencies in investigating offenses involving child victims (see S. 2972), S392 [1FE]
———provide enhanced Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting violent crimes against children (see S. 3899), S7787 [29SE]
———reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees (see H.R. 5648), H5302 [30JN]
———require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (see S. 3155), S1873 [23MR] (see H.R. 4962), H2457 [25MR]
———require the electronic recording of custodial interrogations in Federal criminal cases (see H.R. 6245), H7389 [29SE]
———restrict passports of certain sex offenders (see H.R. 5870), H6162 [27JY]
Crime Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1666), H7154 (see H. Res. 1666), H7212 [28SE]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see S. 3311), S3164 [5MY] (see H.R. 5197), H3082 [3MY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit imposition of additional registration requirements on privately-owned firearms by servicemen and civilian employees beyond existing State and Federal requirements (see S. 3388), S4082 [20MY] (see H.R. 5700), H5502 [1JY]
———prohibit use of military installations in the U.S., its territories or possessions for prosecution of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4738), H1102 [3MR]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (see H.R. 4588), H555 [3FE]
Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see S. 3003), S482 [4FE] (see H.R. 4642), H647 [22FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize Securing the Cities Initiative (see S. 3312), S3164 [5MY]
———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 5053), H2640 [15AP] (see H.R. 6122), H6681 [14SE]
———ensure detainees are treated humanely, provided adequate medical care, and granted certain specific rights (see H.R. 4470), H193 [19JA]
———establish a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services field office in Kodiak, AK (see H.R. 4893), H1744 [19MR]
———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation's cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber attacks (see H.R. 6423), H7548 [17NO]
———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the National Center for Security and Preparedness (see S. 3236), S2518 [21AP] (see H.R. 5485), H4246 [8JN]
———implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S3407 [7MY]
———making appropriations (see S. 3607), S5993 [19JY]
———protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see S. 3522), S5268 [22JN]
———protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (see S. 3806), S7205 [20SE]
———protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 3207), S2295 [14AP]
———provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see S. 3741), S6884 [5AU] (see H.R. 5393), H3823 [25MY]
———provide for hiring, training, and deploying of additional Border Patrol agents along the southwest international border of the U.S. (see H.R. 5256), H3309 [11MY]
———recognize and honor employees who lost their lives in the line of duty (see H. Res. 1394), H3823 [25MY]
———strengthen measures to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 5590), H4871 [24JN]
———strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (see H.R. 5208), H3200 [5MY]
Dept. of Justice: anniversary (see H. Res. 1422), H4215 [28MY]
———combat online infringement of intellectual property (see S. 3804), S7205 [20SE]
———compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see S. 3122), S1618 [16MR]
———consult with appropriate officials within other relevant Government agencies prior to making the decision to prosecute certain terrorism offenses in U.S. district court (see H.R. 4503), H386 [26JA]
———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (see S. 2943), S122 [21JA]
———create a pilot program to provide grants to correctional facilities to establish a 40-hour work week curriculum of responsible activities for incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 4458), H139 [13JA]
———create and maintain a public database of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against corporate entities (see H.R. 6545), H8785 [17DE]
———design and implement a procedure to permit enhanced searches of the National DNA Index System (see H.R. 6011), H6568 [30JY]
———encourage entry of felony warrants into the National Crime Information Center database by States and provide additional resources for extradition (see S. 3120), S1618 [16MR]
———establish a competitive grant program for State and local law enforcement agencies to carry out training programs based on lessons from the Holocaust (see H.R. 6363), H7393 [29SE]
———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5575), H4778 [23JN]
———establish demonstration program to partner nonprofit organizations with juvenile justice agencies to monitor juvenile facilities and provide families with increased positive engagement (see H.R. 6361), H7393 [29SE]
———establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 6542), H8785 [17DE]
———establish public-private Meth Project Prevention Campaign Grant Program (see S. 3278), S2802 [29AP] (see H.R. 5916), H6283 [28JY]
———establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project (see S. 3740), S6883 [5AU]
———establish the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Unit (see H.R. 5932), H6403 (see H.R. 5932), H6454 [29JY]
———extend pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (see S. 2950), S197 [25JA]
———fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see S. 3019), S698 [23FE]
———further the mission of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and Federal justice agencies (see S. 3176), S2115 [25MR] (see H.R. 4970), H2458 [25MR]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 5304), H3482 [13MY]
———make grants to States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and other entities for prescription drug disposal units and for prescription drug abuse education (see H.R. 5925), H6402 (see H.R. 5925), H6454 [29JY]
———make recommendations to Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision on policies and minimum standards to better protect public and officer safety (see S. 3169), S2115 [25MR] (see H.R. 4969), H2457 [25MR]
———prevent participation in any lawsuit seeking to invalidate certain provisions of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation (see H.R. 5840), H5984 [22JY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 2977), S439 [2FE] (see H.R. 4556), H470 [2FE]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see H.R. 4542), H422 [27JA]
———protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 3842), S7507 [27SE]
———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 6085), H6626 [10AU]
———provide grants to States and local governments for video recording of custodial interrogations (see H.R. 6508), H8285 [9DE]
———provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see S. 3805), S7205 [20SE] (see H.R. 4614), H602 [4FE]
———provide State and local government incentives under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain services to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. 6214), H6989 [23SE]
———require sharing of criminal records with State sentencing commissions (see H.R. 6412), H7499 [16NO]
———try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal and consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist suspects (see S. Res. 403), S393 [1FE]
Dept. of State: authorize access to certain Federal, State, and other databases to verify identity of a passport applicant, reduce incidence of fraud, and require authentication of identification documents (see S. 3666), S6519 [29JY]
Dept. of Transportation: condition receipt of certain highway funding by States on the enactment and enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 4891), H1744 [19MR]
———study feasibility of widespread use of in-vehicle technology to prevent alcohol-impaired driving and require a motor vehicle safety standard on rollover prevention and crash mitigation (see H.R. 6518), H8291 [13DE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 5016), H2578 [14AP]
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1609), H6627 [10AU]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 3265), S2708 [27AP] (see H.R. 5150), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 630), S7205 [20SE]
Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see H.R. 6548), H8785 [17DE]
———clarify that persons who conspire or engage in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (see S. 3218), S2377 [15AP] (see H.R. 5231), H3272 [6MY]
———more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (see S. 4032), S10304 [15DE]
———prevent use of Indian reservations located on U.S. borders to facilitate cross-border drug trafficking (see H.R. 4747), H1103 [3MR]
———require a northern border counternarcotics strategy (see S. 3467), S4744 [9JN] (see H.R. 4748), H1103 [3MR]
———support counternarcotics and related efforts in the Inter-American region (see S. 3172), S2115 [25MR]
Espionage: improve, modernize, and clarify certain espionage statutes, promote Federal whistleblower protection statutes and regulations, and deter unauthorized disclosures of classified information (see S. 4051), S10929 [21DE]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditors (see S. 3987), S8298 [30NO] (see H.R. 6420), H7548 [17NO]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3817), S7352 [22SE]
FBI: provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 5300), H3482 [13MY]
Federal Election Campaign Act: prohibit corporations which are subject to certain criminal or civil sanctions from engaging in campaign-related activity (see H.R. 5410), H3869 [26MY]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 3944), S7899 [15NO]
———extend post-employment restrictions on certain executive and legislative branch officers and employees (see H.R. 6019), H6569 [30JY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: require restitution for victims of criminal violations (see S. 3466), S4744 [9JN]
Federal-State relations: establish a program to provide southern border security assistance grants and appoint additional judges in southern border States (see S. 3273), S2758 [28AP]
———provide information and resources to help State and local law enforcement enact crime prevention and intervention strategies supported by rigorous evidence (see S. 3160), S2019 [24MR]
Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ``cop-killer'' handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 6030), H6569 [30JY]
———limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 4727), H1026 [2MR]
———require the owner or lawful possessor of a firearm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), H5617 [14JY]
———restrict ability of a person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 5718), H5545 [13JY]
———study effectiveness of firearms microstamping technology and evaluate its effectiveness as a law enforcement tool (see H.R. 5667), H5500 [1JY]
Fishery Conservation and Management Act: require the use of sums received as fines, penalties, and forfeitures of property for violations of such Act or other marine resource laws to be used to reduce the Federal deficit and debt (see H.R. 5668), H5501 [1JY]
Food: establish appropriate criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (see S. 3767), S7033 [13SE]
———increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (see S. 3669), S6520 [29JY]
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (see H.R. 5366), H3702 [20MY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE]
Foreign trade: provide for judicial determination of injury in certain cases involving dumped and subsidized merchandise imported into the U.S. (see S. 3080), S1169 [4MR]
FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 5884), H6163 [27JY]
Health: prohibit use of funds for implementation or enforcement of any Federal mandate to purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4904), H2215 [22MR]
———provide for criminal liability for the denial of health care coverage of a treatment or an individual (see H.R. 6000), H6568 [30JY]
Health care professionals: permit health care providers to disclose certain protected health information to law enforcement officials (see H.R. 5733), H5616 [14JY]
House of Representatives: return several measures to the Senate (see H. Res. 1653), H6989 [23SE]
Immigration: create an exemption from the presumption that an alien is an immigrant for an alien seeking to enter the U.S. as a nonimmigrant to care for a relative with a serious health issue (see H.R. 5595), H4871 [24JN]
———end cycle of illegal immigration and withdraw Federal funds from States and their political subdivisions that interfere with the enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 5002), H2503 [13AP] (see H.R. 5796), H5818 [20JY]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 3901), S7787 [29SE]
———express that State and local governments and law enforcement personnel can investigate, identify, apprehend, arrest, detain, or transfer to Federal custody aliens in the U.S. to assist in immigration law enforcement (see H. Res. 1384), H3702 [20MY]
———impose new penalties for the knowing unlawful employment of aliens (see H.R. 4627), H646 [22FE]
———provide for safe and humane policies and procedures pertaining to the arrest, detention, and processing of aliens in immigration enforcement operations (see S. 3776), S7089 [14SE]
———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real property used or intended to be used for alien smuggling (see H.R. 5769), H5711 [19JY]
———reform (see S. 3932), S7788 [29SE]
———render inadmissible to the U.S. aliens who have been convicted of a sex offense against a minor (see H.R. 6242), H7389 [29SE]
———support credible and effective policies which welcome lawful immigrants and nonimmigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or continued presence of unlawful foreign persons (see H. Res. 1026), H326 [21JA]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE] (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: designate (see H. Res. 1451), H4635 [17JN]
International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo (see H.R. 5139), H2876 [26AP]
INTERPOL: revoke Executive order exempting INTERPOL records held in the U.S. from search and seizure by U.S. law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 4453), H139 [13JA]
IRS: focus on internal revenue law violations by persons under investigation for promotion of commercial sex acts and human trafficking and increase monetary penalty for tax underpayment or overpayment due to fraud (see H.R. 6491), H8030 [2DE]
———require disclosure of names of individuals who are granted amnesty from criminal prosecution (see H.R. 5076), H2695 [20AP]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (see H. Res. 1326), H3201 [5MY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 6029), H6569 [30JY]
Kyrgyzstan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 1520), H5675 [15JY]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 3972), S8062 [18NO] (see H.R. 6235), H7154 (see H.R. 6235), H7211 [28SE]
———express that videotaping or photographing of police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a public place should not be prosecuted in State or Federal courts (see H. Con. Res. 298), H5675 [15JY]
Major League Baseball: urge relocation of 2011 All Star Game from Phoenix, AZ, if recently-adopted Arizona immigration law remains in effect (see H. Res. 1370), H3541 [18MY]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1032), H327 [21JA]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3658 [19MY]
Motor vehicles: prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see S. 3039), S795 [25FE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see H.R. 5143), H2935 [27AP]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see H.R. 4890), H1743 [19MR]
National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1325), H3123 [4MY]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 482), S2295 [14AP]
National Rape Kit Database: establish (see H.R. 5640), H4974 (see H.R. 5640), H5203 [29JN]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 5357), H3701 [20MY] (see H.R. 6253), H7389 [29SE] (see H. Con. Res. 273), H3123 [4MY]
———improve air cargo security (see S. 3954), S7968 [17NO] (see H.R. 6275), H7390 [29SE] (see H.R. 6410), H7499 [16NO]
———improve border security (see H.R. 5173), H3014 [28AP]
———improve border security, increase prosecutions and penalties for illegal entry, and prevent and combat smuggling of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 5675), H5501 [1JY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (see S. 3721), S6883 [5AU] (see H.R. 5875), H6163 [27JY] (see H.R. 6080), H6578 [9AU]
———require quadrennial national security reviews (see H.R. 4974), H2458 [25MR]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 501), S2708 [27AP] (see H. Res. 1259), H2641 [15AP]
National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 227), H139 [13JA]
National Week of Hope: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), H2459 [25MR]
Native Americans: protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 304), H6042 [26JY]
Northern Ireland: commend political leadership for reaching Hillsborough Agreement on devolution of policing and justice (see H. Res. 1252), H2579 [14AP]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: authorize Drug Free Communities enhancement grants to address major emerging drug issues or local drug crises (see S. 3031), S742 [24FE]
———develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for enhanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal lands (see H.R. 5645), H5302 [30JN]
———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking on public lands (see H. Res. 1540), H5818 [20JY]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (see H. Res. 1206), H2261 [23MR] (see H. Res. 1227), H2459 [25MR]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. 6090), H6626 [10AU]
Patents: modify penalty for false marking (see H.R. 6352), H7393 [29SE]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 511), S3036 [3MY]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H2877 [26AP]
Privacy: foster transparency about commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such information (see H.R. 5777), H5711 [19JY]
———protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches (see S. 3579), S5849 [14JY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (see S. 3194), S2208 [12AP] (see S. 3991), S8298 [30NO]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 481), S2295 [14AP] (see H. Res. 1247), H2578 [14AP]
Publice welfare programs: require States to take steps to address domestic and sexual violence among Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program recipients (see H.R. 4978), H2458 [25MR]
Racial relations: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 5748), H5674 [15JY]
Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court: express the undermining of U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda (see S. Con. Res. 59), S2518 [21AP] (see H. Con. Res. 265), H2799 [21AP]
Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (see S. 3881), S7787 [29SE] (see H.R. 6365), H7393 [29SE]
Securities: allow for private right of action against secondary violators that provide substantial assistance in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud (see H.R. 5042), H2640 [15AP]
Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation (see S. Res. 553), S4939 [15JN] (see H. Res. 1342), H3273 [6MY]
Sex offenders: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally (see H.R. 6266), H7389 [29SE]
———mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 5138), H2876 [26AP]
Social Security: improve enforcement, collection, and administration of child support payments (see S. 3848), S7618 [28SE]
———limit access to account numbers (see S. 3789), S7134 [15SE]
———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), H6042 [26JY]
Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain additional violations (see H.R. 6031), H6569 [30JY]
———disclose certain return information relative to identity theft (see H.R. 5972), H6405 (see H.R. 5972), H6456 [29JY]
———permit disclosure of certain tax return information for purposes of missing or exploited children investigations (see S. 4056), S11037 [22DE]
———provide for identification of corporate tax haven countries and increased penalties for tax evasion practices in haven countries that ship U.S. jobs overseas (see H.R. 5622), H4973 (see H.R. 5622), H5202 [29JN]
———reduce budget deficit and the burden on law-abiding taxpayers through stricter enforcement against deliquent taxpayers (see S. 3795), S7175 [16SE]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4635 [17JN]
Telecommunications: establish a pilot program for police departments to use anonymous texts from citizens to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see S. 3360), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5913), H6283 [28JY]
———improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see S. 3115), S1516 [15MR] (see H.R. 4829), H1357 [11MR]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions (see H.R. 4415), H39 [12JA]
———enhance the integrity of U.S. against the threat of terrorism (see H.R. 5528), H4505 [15JN]
———prohibit release or parole of certain unprivileged enemy belligerents into the U.S. (see H.R. 4648), H753 [23FE]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 4463), H193 [19JA]
Transportation Security Administration: standardize training programs, establish an Office of Behavior Analysis, and enhance partnerships with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 3866), S7787 [29SE]
Trucking industry: increase effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers by reforming regulations relative to licensed brokers (see S. 3483), S4885 [14JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3572), S5786 [13JY] (see H.R. 5680), H5501 [1JY]
U.S. Parole Commission: provide for permanent existence (see H.R. 4685), H833 [24FE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 4048), S10514 [17DE] (see H.R. 6429), H7613 [18NO]
Victims of Crime Act: recognize anniversary and contributions to the Crime Victims Fund through criminal prosecutions by U.S. Attorneys' Financial Litigation Units (see S. Res. 391), S122 [21JA]
Washington (State): tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (see S. Res. 521), S3643 [12MY]
Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (see S. 4011), S8599 [7DE]
Zimbabwe: facilitate lasting peace, rule of law, democracy, and economic recovery (see H.R. 5971), H6404 (see H.R. 5971), H6456 [29JY]
Cloture motions
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), House amendment, S726 [24FE], S773 [25FE]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3991), motion to proceed, S8552 [6DE], S8626 [8DE]
Letters
Anti-Border Corruption Act: several Senators, S2527 [21AP]
Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act: Senator Coburn, S6022 [20JY]
First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act: Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6695 [15SE]
———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6695 [15SE]
Help Find the Missing Act: Senator Coburn, S4844 [10JN]
Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act: Senator Cardin, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S7797 [29SE]
Mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, H6096 [27JY]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S. recommendations implementation: Representative Wolf, E705, E706 [29AP], E817 [12MY], E885 [19MY]
National Criminal Justice Commission Act: Senator Coburn, S6390 [28JY]
National security situation along southern border with Mexico: Representative Burton, H8771 [17DE]
———several Representatives, H7525 [17NO], H8771 [17DE]
Nomination of Elena Kagan to be Supreme Court Justice: Senator Specter, S5174, S5175, S5177 [21JN]
Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act: John G. Emling, Coalition Against Organized Retail Crime and Retail Industry Leaders Association, H7165, H7166 [28SE]
———Leslie G. Sarasin, Food Marketing Institute, H7165 [28SE]
———Sean D. Bersell, Entertainment Merchants Association, H7165 [28SE]
———Steve Pfister, National Retail Federation, H7166 [28SE]
———Steven C. Anderson, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, H7166 [28SE]
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act: several city mayors, S8614 [8DE]
Settlement of Japanese child custody disputes involving Japanese and American citizens: Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Embassy, H7047 [28SE]
Solicitor General's failure to file a brief requested by SEC in Stoneridge Investment Partners v. Scientific Atlanta: Senator Specter, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3619 [12MY]
Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act: Senator Coburn, S7948 [17NO]
Tribal Law and Order Act: Jefferson Keel, National Congress of American Indians, H5864 [21JY]
———Larry Cox and Charon Asetoyer, Amnesty International (organization), H5865 [21JY]
———several religious organizations, H5865 [21JY]
———Thomas B. Heffelfinger and Troy A. Eid, H5865 [21JY]
———Thomas M. Susman, ABA, H5866 [21JY]
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act: Senator Coburn, S3903 [18MY]
Lists
Articles published in opposition to S. 3991, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, S8615 [8DE]
National organizations supporting S. 3522, Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act, S5279 [22JN]
State and local organizations supporting S. 3522, Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act, S5279 [22JN]
Messages
Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to the Stabilization of Iraq: President Obama, S3641 [12MY], H3422 [12MY]
Interdiction of Aircraft Engaged in Illicit Drug Trafficking: President Obama, S152 [22JA], H337 [26JA]
National Drug Control Strategy: President Obama, H3296 [11MY]
National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S7172 [16SE], H6792 [16SE]
Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters With Bermuda: President Obama, S5631 [29JN]
Motions
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), S726 [24FE], S774 [25FE]
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1193), H1623 [18MR]
———report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1220), H2330 [25MR]
———report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1255), H2610 [15AP]
———report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1287), H2815 [22AP]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3991), S8552 [6DE]
Press releases
Legislative Proposals To Address Philadelphia, PA, Criminal Justice System Failures: Senator Specter, S3635-S3639 [12MY]
Proposals
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists, H1211 [9MR], H1474 [16MR], H2555 [14AP], H2670 [20AP]
Remarks in House
Abarbanel, Gail: tribute to founding of Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program to speed up DNA processing (H. Res. 716), H7405, H7406 [15NO]
Afghanistan: police force funding, H2193 [22MR], H8070 [7DE], H8277 [9DE]
Amity, PA: anniversary of Amity Township Crime Watch, E1717 [23SE]
Animals: tribute to law enforcement service dogs and their handlers (H. Res. 1614), H6731-H6733 [15SE]
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act: extend Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division leniency program (H.R. 2675), E882 [19MY]
———extend (H.R. 5330), H3716, H3717 [24MY], E1071 [10JN]
Arizona: passage of State immigration enforcement legislation, H2620 [15AP], H2848, H2854, H2856, H2858 [26AP], H2884, H2885 [27AP], H2940, H2942, H2988 [28AP], H3018, H3019, H3062-H3070, H3074 [29AP], H3085 [4MY], H3128 [5MY], H3436-H3438 [12MY], H3515, H3530 [18MY], H3546, H3624, H3642 [19MY], H3665, H3666, H3691-H3693, H3697 [20MY], H3726 [24MY], H3791 [25MY], H3829, H3863-H3868 [26MY], H4416-H4422 [14JN], H4502-H4504 [15JN], H4776 [23JN], H4866 [24JN], H5660 [15JY], H7422 [15NO]
———tribute to National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Arizona region task force, H2703 [21AP]
Armed Forces: support members fighting terrorism and pay legal expenses of members accused of committing crimes relative to treatment of suspected terrorists if such members are acquitted or charges are dropped (H. Res. 1025), H271 [21JA]
Aviation: increased use of full body scanners at security checkpoints in airports, H7457 [16NO], H7502 [17NO], H7859 [2DE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (H.R. 5810), H6100, H6101 [27JY], E1486 [29JY]
Bedford County, VA: tribute to Bedford County Sheriff's Office Operation Blue Ridge Thunder for efforts to combat Internet crimes against children, E51 [20JA]
BLM: posting of travel warning signs along Interstate 8 between Casa Grande, AZ, and Gila Bend, AZ, H5592 [14JY]
Breshears, Samuel F.: FBI National Academy Associates, Inc., Kansas/Western Missouri Chapter Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award recipient, E694 [28AP]
Bureau of the Census: ensure safety of census workers, H4783 [24JN]
Burke, Keith: Arizona Gang Investigators Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1169 [23JN]
Burlington County, NJ: tribute to Burlington County Prosecutor's Recognition of Citizens or Public Servants Award recipients, E823 [12MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 263), H3168-H3170 [5MY]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 264), H2949 [28AP]
Cephas, Curtis: Escambia County, FL, Sheriff's Dept. Medal of Valor recipient, E63 [21JA]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), H8114-H8131 [8DE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), H8114-H8131 [8DE]
CIA: require videotaping of intelligence-gathering interrogations and other pertinent actions involving a suspected terrorist, H856 [25FE], H7306 [29SE]
Clark, Rosemary: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Special Recognition Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Clark, William G.: tribute (H. Res. 1534), H5735 [20JY]
Coghlan, Harry: FBI Director's Award for Excellence, E1859 [29SE]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking (H.R. 6461), E2055 [2DE]
Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists, H1212 [9MR], H4481 [15JN]
———report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1193), H1622 [18MR], E662 [26AP]
———report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1220), H2323, H2324, H2330 [25MR], E662 [26AP]
———report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1255), H2609 [15AP], E662 [26AP]
———report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists (H. Res. 1287), H2815, H2816 [22AP], E662 [26AP]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (H.R. 1866), E774 [6MY]
Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (H.R. 6098), E1565 [10AU]
Costa Mesa, CA: declaration as rule of law city relative to immigration law enforcement, H3666 [20MY]
Courts: allow certain detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to be brought to the U.S. for trial and possible imprisonment, H131-H134, H136, H137 [13JA]
———ensure access to the Federal judiciary in cases where the interest of justice so requires (H.R. 5069), E588 [20AP]
———prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedings (S. 4005), H8356 [15DE], H8539-H8541 [16DE]
———Southwest border district courts funding, E1466 [29JY]
———strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (H.R. 610), H2555 [14AP]
Credit cards: increase penalties for certain fraud offenses committed to facilitate gangs, crime syndicates, and terrorism, E64 [21JA]
Crime: amend stalking laws (H.R. 5662), H6135, H6136 [27JY]
———change state of mind requirement for certain identity theft offenses (H.R. 5408), E951 [26MY]
———correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (H.R. 2780), H6134 [27JY]
———prevent, promote awareness of, and educate the public on mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting senior citizens (H.R. 3040), H6101-H6104 [27JY]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), H5788-H5791 [20JY], E1389 [21JY]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1712), H7403-H7405 [15NO], E1943 [17NO]
DEA: enhance ability to combat methamphetamine (H.R. 2923), H6846-H6848 [22SE], E1761 [28SE]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations, E1019 [8JN]
Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H133, H134, H136 [13JA], H169 [19JA]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, H8772 [17DE]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission (H.R. 4588), H1001 [2MR]
———strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual assault, H3878 [27MY]
———strengthen legal protections for victims of sexual assault in the military, E708 [29AP]
———tribute to U.S. Special Operations Forces counterterrorism efforts, H2768 [21AP], E1108 [15JN]
Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with shaken baby syndrome, E194 [22FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize Securing the Cities Initiative, H5772, H5774 [20JY], E1411 [22JY]
———authorize Securing the Cities Initiative (H.R. 2611), H225, H226 [20JA], E83 [26JA]
———authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), Senate amendments, H6694-H6696 [15SE]
———conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (H.R. 1148), H6655 [14SE]
———construct a fence along the southern border of the U.S., H3434-H3436 [12MY], H3640 [19MY], H7216 [29SE]
———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), Senate amendment, H7075-H7077 [28SE]
———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (H.R. 6122), E1606 [14SE]
———establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the U.S., H3434 [12MY]
———establish the Cybersecurity Compliance Division and enhance security and resiliency of the Nation's cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber attacks (H.R. 6423), E1976 [18NO]
———making appropriations, H6585-H6589 [10AU]
———strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (H.R. 5208), H3667 [20MY], E751 [5MY]
Dept. of Justice: anniversary (H. Res. 1422), H4546-H4548 [16JN], E1132, E1134 [17JN], E1193 [24JN]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist attacks in Federal courts, H7566 [18NO]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, H451, H452, H454 [2FE], H558 [4FE], H4670 [22JN], H7586 [18NO], H7749 [30NO]
———establish a grant program to benefit domestic minor victims of sex trafficking (H.R. 5575), E1176 [23JN], E2112 [9DE]
———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), H8893-H8901, H8917 [21DE], E2247 [22DE]
———establish a policy of not giving Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, H3881 [27MY]
———establish the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Unit (H.R. 5932), H7164-H7168 [28SE]
———exempt transportation, shipment, receipt, or importation of explosive materials for delivery to a federally recognized Indian tribe from certain prohibitions relating to explosives, H5862 [21JY]
———extend pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (S. 2950), H442, H443 [2FE], H594 [4FE]
———fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (H.R. 3695), H683-H687 [23FE], E222 [24FE], E321 [5MR]
———individual rights violations, E1193 [24JN]
———investigation into constitutionality of passage of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, H3474-H3481 [13MY], H3691, H3692 [20MY], H4419-H4422 [14JN], H4782 [24JN], H5306 [1JY], H5524, H5527 [13JY], H5596 [14JY], H5680 [19JY], H5738, H5798 [20JY], H5822 [21JY], H6656 [14SE], H7584 [18NO]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (H.R. 4556), E117 [2FE]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Bagram AFB, Afghanistan, H3881 [27MY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3881 [27MY]
———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 6085), E1555 [10AU]
———provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 4614), H3502-H3505 [18MY]
———reauthorize Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Program (H.R. 1514), H3495 [18MY]
———require sharing of criminal records with State sentencing commissions (H.R. 6412), H8066 [7DE]
———Support Teens Through Education and Protection (STEP) Program funding, E250 [25FE]
Dept. of Labor: advertising campaign offering assistance to illegal immigrants facing wage disparities, H4776 [23JN]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms, H2826 [22AP]
Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (S. 1789), H6196-H6204 [28JY], E1498 [30JY], E1665 [16SE]
———require a northern border counternarcotics strategy (H.R. 4748), H6104-H6106 [27JY]
———require a northern border counternarcotics strategy (H.R. 4748), Senate amendment, H8813, H8814 [21DE]
El Salvador: support efforts to strengthen the rule of law and combat crime and corruption, H6997 [28SE]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditors (S. 3987), H8059, H8060 [7DE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Police Dept. Valor Award recipients, E529 [13AP]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), H8114-H8131 [8DE]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 3995), H2673 [20AP], H2822 [22AP], H3001 [28AP], H3198 [5MY]
———use of digital billboards to catch criminals, E606 [21AP]
———use of electronic billboards to catch fugitives, E1604 [14SE]
Firearms: modify Federal regulations allowing current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (S. 1132), H7319-H7321 [29SE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (H.R. 257), H4936 [29JN]
Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (H.R. 415), H6099, H6100 [27JY]
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: propose debarment from contracting with the Federal Government of persons violating such Act (H.R. 5366), H6703, H6704 [15SE], E1680 [16SE]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: modify provisions relative to combating terrorism (H.R. 3969), H896 [25FE]
Glynco, GA: anniversary of Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, E2033 [2DE]
Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society: anniversary, E969 [28MY]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3240), H270 [21JA]
Hall, Representative John J.: personal accomplishments during tenure, E2255 [22DE]
House of Representatives: return several measures to the Senate (H. Res. 1653), H6904 [23SE]
Immigration: call for prosecution of individuals that harbor illegal fugitives, H7484 [16NO]
———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H3829 [26MY], H4303 [9JN], H4416-H4422 [14JN], H4776 [23JN], H7484 [16NO], H7582-H7584 [18NO]
———enforce existing immigration laws in State or local governments that provide sanctuary to illegal aliens, H5680 [19JY], H5798 [20JY]
———provide for the seizure and forfeiture of real property used or intended to be used for alien smuggling (H.R. 5769), H5723 [20JY], E1360 [19JY]
———reform, H430 [2FE], H594 [4FE], H658 [23FE], H1342 [11MR], H2192 [22MR], H2651 [20AP], H2858 [26AP], H2883 [27AP], H2942 [28AP], H3062-H3075 [29AP], H3132 [5MY], H3207 [6MY], H3432-H3438 [12MY], H3468 [13MY], H3546, H3639-H3643 [19MY], H3693-H3698 [20MY], H3829, H3862-H3868 [26MY], H5207 [30JN], H5596 [14JY], H8928 [21DE], E447 [22MR]
———reform detention procedures, H3065-H3067 [29AP]
———reform (H.R. 4321), H3624 [19MY], H4511 [16JN]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901 [25FE]
Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, H526 [3FE]
———CIA policy allowing assassination of foreign suspects and U.S. citizens, H798 [24FE]
———establish penalties for cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment of detainees by officers or employees of the intelligence community during interrogations, H841-H845, H851, H854-H857, H879-H882, H889, H890, H892, H908, H909 [25FE], H937-H942 [26FE]
———require the Inspector General of intelligence community to report on the impact of overclassification of documents to Federal, State, and local law enforcement, H854 [25FE]
International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo (H.R. 5139), H3612, H3613 [19MY]
Jackson, MI: tribute to Northeast Elementary School, H3547 [19MY]
Jackson State University: anniversary of shootings by Jackson, MS, Police Dept., and Mississippi Highway Patrol, E985 [28MY]
Japan: condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children, E1939 [17NO]
———condemn abduction of U.S. children, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children (H. Res. 1326), H7043-H7048 [28SE], E751 [5MY], E1810, E1814, E1817, E1819 [29SE]
Kansas: tribute to use of billboards to display information on wanted criminals, E412 [18MR]
Kelly, Benjamin L.: National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Officer of the Month award recipient, E980 [28MY]
Law enforcement officers: express that videotaping or photographing of police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a public place should not be prosecuted in State or Federal courts (H. Con. Res. 298), E1387 [21JY]
———moment of silence in honor of officers killed in the line of duty, H3406 [12MY]
Lawyers and attorneys: representation of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by American College of Trial Lawyers Fellows, E2130 [14DE]
Manassas, VA: tribute to Manassas City Police Dept. Valor Award recipients, E531 [13AP]
Mauldin, SC: Municipal Association of South Carolina Achievement Award recipient, E1680 [16SE]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1447 [16MR], H2481 [13AP], H6688 [15SE], H7419, H7421-H7423 [15NO], H8357 [15DE]
———assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens (H. Res. 1032), H269 [21JA], H1190-H1193 [9MR]
———coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities and communities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across the border with Mexico, H1341 [11MR], H1362 [12MR], H2672, H2673 [20AP], H2824 [22AP], H2987 [28AP], H3173 [5MY], H3525-H3530 [18MY], H3639 [19MY], H3688 [20MY], H3793 [25MY], H3862, H3866 [26MY], H4402 [14JN], H4621-H4625 [17JN], H7525 [17NO], H8770-H8772 [17DE]
———murder of U.S. consulate employees, H1521 [17MR]
———protect U.S. border cities and communities from violence along and across the border with Mexico, H5307 [1JY], H5694, H5695 [19JY]
Miami, FL: tribute to Citizens' Crime Watch of Miami-Dade County, FL, H6862 [22SE]
Missouri Highway Patrol: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization) Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency Award recipient, E1806 [29SE]
Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (H. Res. 1378), H7007 [28SE], E1802 [29SE]
National Child Protection Act: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (H.R. 1469), H5792-H5798 [20JY]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (H.R. 5143), H6129-H6133 [27JY], E1461 [28JY], E1527 [30JY]
National Missing Children's Day: observance (H. Res. 1325), H3496-H3498 [18MY]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H5962 [22JY]
———call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century (H. Res. 363), H110 [13JA], H170 [19JA], H356 [26JA], H452 [2FE], H795 [24FE], H1002 [2MR], H2244 [23MR], H2671 [20AP], H3102 [4MY], H3250 [6MY], H3514 [18MY], H4371 [10JN], H6649 [14SE]
———counterterrorism initiatives funding, H3141-H3144 [5MY]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H3061 [29AP], H3298, H3301 [11MY], H3314, H3316 [12MY], H3546 [19MY], H3841 [26MY], H3873, H4077 [27MY], H5206 [30JN], H5734 [20JY], H7581 [18NO]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities funding, H6168 [28JY]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 5357), E906 [20MY]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 6253), H7501 [17NO], H7649 [30NO], H7858 [2DE]
———enable information sharing between law enforcement agencies with respect to border security, H4000 [27MY]
———improve border security, H1032 [3MR], H1174 [9MR], H1342 [11MR], H2192 [22MR], H2248 [23MR], H2322, H2443 [25MR], H2508, H2511 [14AP], H2925 [27AP], H3060 [29AP], H3128, H3130 [5MY], H3488 [18MY], H3692, H3693, H3697 [20MY], H3793, H3814-H3821 [25MY], H4592, H4593 [16JN], H4621-H4625 [17JN], H4674 [22JN], H5299 [30JN], H5352, H5385-H5387 [1JY], H6050 [27JY]
———improve border security (H.R. 5173), H3525-H3530 [18MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), H6168, H6253-H6257 [28JY], E1466 [29JY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 6080), H6584-H6589 [10AU]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1259), H2914-H2917 [27AP]
National Stalking Awareness Month: establish (H. Res. 960), H440-H442 [2FE], H593 [4FE]
National Telecommunications Week: observance, E564 [15AP]
National Urban Crimes Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 227), H687, H688 [23FE]
Native Americans: improve prosecution of, and response to, crimes in Indian country, H5862-H5868 [21JY]
———protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), H152-H154 [19JA], E89 [26JA], E133 [2FE], E1418 [26JY], E1457 [28JY]
———protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), Senate amendment, H5852-H5868 [21JY]
———protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 304), H6024 [26JY]
Nepal: call for extradition of Sajan Tamalshina to Texas, H6581 [10AU]
New Brunswick, NJ: anniversary of New Brunswick Police Dept., E1944 [17NO]
New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Unit Excellence Award recipient, E818 [12MY]
Oakland, CA: condemn outbreak of violence resulting from jury verdict in trial of a white transit police officer charged in the shooting death of a black man, H5550 [14JY]
Oakwood Village, OH: tribute to U.S. Marshall Service Fugitive Safe Surrender Program, E1816 [29SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H5524-H5528 [13JY]
———evaluation of immigration policies, H5206 [30JN], H5307 [1JY], H6654-H6658 [14SE], H6858 [22SE]
———evaluation of national security policies, H4572 [16JN], H7750 [30NO]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy and provide for enhanced penalties for certain drug offenses on Federal lands (H.R. 5645), E1307 [13JY]
———eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop a coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking on public lands (H. Res. 1540), H5823 [21JY], H8060-H8062 [7DE], H8244 [8DE], E2203 [18DE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish a pilot program under the National Security Education Program to identify and develop extensive training programs for high-priority African languages, H852, H853 [25FE], H7305 [29SE]
———provide grants to institutions of higher learning to develop innovative methods for teaching high-priority language skills, H851, H852 [25FE]
———require coordination of interrogation of terrorists and ensure all actionable intelligence has been collected before reading terrorists their Miranda rights, H948-H950 [26FE]
Oklahoma City, OK: remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building (H. Res. 1206), H2470-H2474 [13AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H3297 [11MY]
———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1299), H3289, H3290 [11MY], E832 [12MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to law enforcement officers from the 13th Congressional District killed in the line of duty, E837 [13MY]
Peru: call for extradition of Evelyn Messich to Texas to face intoxication manslauther charges, H2621 [15AP]
Police Week: observance, H3406, H3407 [12MY], H3464 [13MY]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William Regional Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards recipients, E527, E528 [13AP]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (H. Res. 1247), H3156-H3158 [5MY], E788 [6MY]
Racial relations: prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 5748), E1341 [15JY]
Roads and highways: protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay to play reform (H.R. 3427), H7101 [28SE], E1877 [29SE], E1909 [16NO]
Russia: make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (H.R. 6365), E1862 [29SE]
Saddle River, NJ: tribute to Saddle River Police Dept., Youth Leadership Program, E1103 [15JN]
Savannah, GA: plea for help in assisting unidentified man, H451 [2FE]
Senior citizens: support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation (H. Res. 1342), H3841 [26MY]
Sex offenders: mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (H.R. 5138), H6087-H6097 [27JY]
Skahill, Matt: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Special Recognition Award recipient, E820 [12MY]
Snohomish County, WA: tribute to Snohomish County Auto Theft Task Force, H837 [25FE]
Social Security: limit access to account numbers (S. 3789), H8100-H8102 [8DE]
———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (H.R. 5854), E1423 [26JY]
Sones, Steven: Bartlett, TN, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E863 [18MY]
St. Petersburg, FL: anniversary of St. Petersburg Police Athletic League, E830 [12MY]
Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain additional violations (H.R. 6031), H6491 [30JY]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (H.R. 5552), H4934-H4936 [29JN]
Telecommunications: improve and coordinate emergency communications systems, H3392 [12MY]
———improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of 911 services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (H.R. 4829), E362 [11MR], E367 [12MR]
Territories: treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs (H.R. 3353), H8064, H8065 [7DE], H8243 [8DE]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H7744, H7745 [30NO]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (H.R. 4463), H270 [21JA]
U.S. Parole Commission: provide for permanent existence (H.R. 4685), E223 [24FE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H838, H846-H848, H895-H901 [25FE]
Valenta, Gerald: Burlington County, NJ, Prosecutor's Career Recognition Award recipient, E822 [12MY]
Virgin Islands: investigation into actions of ATF Agent William G. Clark while protecting the life of a woman in danger, H5738 [20JY]
Washington (State): tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, E713 [29AP]
Remarks in Senate
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (H.R. 5034), S6863 [5AU]
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act: eliminate sunset of provisions relative to the Dept. of Justice Antitrust Division leniency program (S. 3259), S2649 [26AP]
———extend (H.R. 5330), S4559, S4560 [27MY]
Arizona: passage of State immigration enforcement legislation, S2607, S2608 [26AP], S3055 [4MY], S4129 [24MY], S7071 [14SE]
Burlington, VT: tribute to Burlington Parallel Justice Project, S2471 [20AP]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: remarks linking expiration of U.S. assault weapons ban to surge in violence in Mexico, S5953 [15JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S6230 [26JY]
———authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 263), S3433 [7MY]
———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 264), S2981 [29AP]
Capitol Police: make technical corrections to laws affecting certain administrative authorities (H.R. 1299), House amendment, S677 [23FE], S725-S729, S752 [24FE], S757, S769, S772, S773-S775 [25FE], S1224 [5MR]
———tribute, S6230 [26JY]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8479, S8494 [3DE], S8807-S8809 [10DE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8479, S8494 [3DE], S8807-S8809 [10DE]
Children and youth: increase in drug use, S11028 [22DE]
Classified information: improve protection (S. 4050), S10816 [20DE]
———provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (S. 4004), S8399 [2DE]
Collins, David: Maumelle, AR, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, S6244 [26JY]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on private banking and money laundering (S. Res. 615), S6982 [5AU]
———authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on the financial crisis (S. Res. 545), S4560 [27MY]
———cancellation of Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight hearing on Afghanistan police training contract, S1948, S1964 [24MR]
Computers: reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (S. 4021), S8713 [9DE]
Congress: accomplishments of the 111th Congress, S11012, S11013, S11024-S11026 [22DE]
Courts: impact of personal activism in rulings by Federal judges, S7316 [22SE]
———prevent proceeds or instrumentalities of foreign crime located in the U.S. from being shielded from foreign forfeiture proceedings (S. 4005), S8637 [8DE], S10232 [14DE]
———protect State and local witnesses from tampering and retaliation (S. 3017), S700 [23FE]
———provide for habeas corpus review for certain enemy belligerents engaged in hostilities against the U.S. (S. 3707), S7192 [20SE]
———role and responsibilities of Federal judges, S5171-S5177 [21JN]
———ruling on passage of Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, S6560 [2AU]
Crime: clarify and strengthen armed career criminal laws (S. 4045), S10516 [17DE]
———enhance penalties for marketing controlled substances to minors (S. 258), S6536 [29JY]
———expand definition of scheme or artifice to defraud relative to mail and wire fraud (S. 3854), S7631 [28SE]
———improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (S. 132), S3353 [6MY]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), S7653, S7654 [28SE]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (H.R. 5566), House amendment, S8202-S8204 [19NO]
———prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (S. 3841), S7509 [27SE], S7604 [28SE]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (S. 3941), S8239 [29NO]
———provide accountability for criminal acts of Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (S. 2979), S442 [2FE], S2016 [24MR]
———provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, S6831, S6832 [5AU]
———require reporting on certain information and communications technologies of foreign countries and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (S. 3155), S1875 [23MR]
DEA: enhance ability to combat methamphetamine (H.R. 2923), S7562 [27SE]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (S. 3311), S3166 [5MY]
Dept. of Defense: close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S3798 [17MY]
Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (S. 3003), S495 [4FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize to accept and use gifts for otherwise authorized Center for Domestic Preparedness activities related to preparedness for and response to terrorism (H.R. 3978), S6975, S6976 [5AU]
———construct a fence along the southern border of the U.S., S4499, S4500 [27MY]
———construction of fence along the southern border of the U.S., S6840 [5AU]
———develop strategy to prevent over-classification of homeland security information and promote the sharing of unclassified homeland security information (H.R. 553), S7554-S7556 [27SE]
———implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S., S5227-S5230 [22JN]
———Law Enforcement Support Center funding, S6839 [5AU]
———protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (S. 3522), S5277 [22JN]
———protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (S. 3806), S7210-S7217 [20SE]
———tribute to Federal Protective Service, S2417 [19AP]
———U.S. Customs and Border Protection Southwest border staffing funding, S6839, S6840 [5AU]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 1317), S4437 [26MY], S7741 [29SE]
———clarify policy on administering Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, S3466 [10MY], S3570, S3571 [12MY]
———combat online infringement of intellectual property (S. 3804), S7207-S7210 [20SE], S8239 [29NO]
———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (S. 2943), S125 [21JA], S230, S232 [26JA]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist attacks in Federal courts, S8010 [18NO]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1216 [5MR], S1250-S1252 [8MR], S3120 [5MY]
———encourage entry of felony warrants into the National Crime Information Center database by States and provide additional resources for extradition (S. 3120), S1620 [16MR]
———ensure that forensic evidence and testimony is accurate, credible, and scientifically sound, S10508 [17DE]
———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 2925), S8692-S8701 [9DE]
———establish a policy of not giving Miranda warnings to individuals suspected of terrorism, S3400 [7MY]
———establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project (S. 3740), S6897 [5AU]
———extend pilot program for volunteer groups to obtain criminal history background checks (S. 2950), S203 [25JA]
———fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (S. 3019), S702 [23FE]
———further the mission of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and Federal justice agencies (S. 3176), S2120 [25MR]
———improve enforcement of mortgage fraud, securities fraud, financial institution fraud and other frauds related to Federal assistance and relief programs (S. 386), S1610 [16MR], S2414 [19AP]
———prohibit funding for Federal lawsuit against Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, S6062, S6066 [21JY]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (S. 2977), S441 [2FE]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Federal courts of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S10937 [22DE]
———protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 3842), S7510 [27SE]
———provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (S. 3805), S7210 [20SE]
———require sharing of criminal records with State sentencing commissions (H.R. 6412), S10807 [20DE]
Dept. of State: authorize access to certain Federal, State, and other databases to verify identity of a passport applicant, reduce incidence of fraud, and require authentication of identification documents (S. 3666), S6522 [29JY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 3265), S2710 [27AP]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 630), S7225 [20SE]
Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (S. 1789), S1680-S1683 [17MR], S6866 [5AU]
———clarify that persons who conspire or engage in conduct within the U.S. to possess, traffic, or abet traffickers of illegal drugs outside the U.S., may be criminally prosecuted in the U.S. (S. 3218), S2388 [15AP]
———more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (S. 4032), S10305 [15DE]
———require a northern border counternarcotics strategy (H.R. 4748), S10805 [20DE]
Espionage: improve, modernize, and clarify certain espionage statutes, promote Federal whistleblower protection statutes and regulations, and deter unauthorized disclosures of classified information (S. 4051), S10930 [21DE]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditors (S. 3987), S8288, S8289 [30NO]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8479, S8494 [3DE], S8807-S8809 [10DE]
FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, S2754 [28AP]
———prevent destruction of terrorist and criminal National Instant Criminal Background Check System records (S. 2820), S7741 [29SE]
———tribute to Baltimore, MD, field office for thwarting terrorist attack, S10404 [16DE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: require restitution for victims of criminal violations, S6510 [29JY]
———require restitution for victims of criminal violations (S. 3466), S4746 [9JN]
Federal-State relations: provide information and resources to help State and local law enforcement enact crime prevention and intervention strategies supported by rigorous evidence (S. 3160), S2021 [24MR]
Firearms: modify Federal regulations allowing current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (S. 1132), S3762, S3763 [13MY], S7739 [29SE]
———prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons, S5953 [15JY]
Food: establish appropriate criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 3767), S7038 [13SE]
———increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 3669), S6526 [29JY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain expiring provisions of law establishing a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]
———modernize and streamline, S7935 [17NO]
Foreign trade: provide for judicial determination of injury in certain cases involving dumped and subsidized merchandise imported into the U.S. (S. 3080), S1180 [4MR]
Guatemala: importance of Guatemalan Presidential selection of Attorney General relative to criminal and human rights issues, S2371 [15AP]
Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 3901), S7804-S7807 [29SE]
———expand Operation Streamline to Tucson, AZ, sector to increase prosecution and imprisonment of illegal border crossers, S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY], S4599 [7JN], S6839, S6840 [5AU]
———reform, S3055 [4MY], S4484 [27MY], S4599 [7JN], S5388-S5390 [24JN], S6559-S6561 [2AU], S7071 [14SE]
———reform (S. 3932), S7834 [29SE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S793 [25FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]
Intelligence services: address CIA use of certain interrogation techniques, S7935 [17NO]
International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala: reaffirm commitment to mission, S5311 [23JN]
International Organizations Immunities Act: extend to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo (H.R. 5139), S4104 [20MY]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (S. 3972), S8064 [18NO]
———tribute to officers from Arkansas killed in the line of duty, S3711 [13MY]
Motor vehicles: prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (S. 3039), S797 [25FE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 714), S6353 [28JY], S7597 [28SE]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 482), S2326 [14AP]
National security: counterterrorism initiatives funding, S10884 [21DE]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, S4182 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4422, S4429-S4432 [26MY], S4475-S4479 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]
———improve border security, S2607, S2608 [26AP], S4599 [7JN], S5388-S5390 [24JN], S6499 [29JY], S10657 [18DE]
———improve border security through reductions in unobligated appropriations under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, S4183-S4185, S4193, S4194 [25MY], S4417-S4420, S4423, S4429-S4432 [26MY], S4475-S4481 [27MY], S4567 [28MY]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), S6838-S6843 [5AU]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 5875), unanimous-consent agreement, S6839 [5AU]
———making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security (H.R. 6080), S6996-S6999 [12AU]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, S2289 [14AP]
———support goals and ideals (S. Res. 501), S2712 [27AP]
Native Americans: allow Federal Government to reassume criminal jurisdiction over certain Native American reservations, S5412 [24JN]
———improve prosecution of, and response to, crimes in Indian country, S5410-S5412 [24JN]
———improve prosecution of, and response to, crimes in Indian country (S. 797), S6179 [22JY]
———protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), S5306 [23JN], S5410-S5412 [24JN]
———protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings (H.R. 725), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 304), S6263 [27JY]
Nevada: tribute to law enforcement officers, S3663 [13MY]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S18-S21 [20JA]
———evaluation of administration relative to counterterrorism policy, S551 [11FE], S732, S734 [24FE]
———evaluation of counterterrorism policy, S3405 [7MY]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: authorize Drug Free Communities enhancement grants to address major emerging drug issues or local drug crises (S. 3031), S744-S746 [24FE]
Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of bombing of Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S2400, S2417 [19AP]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S3632 [12MY], S3663, S3666, S3691 [13MY]
———observance (S. Res. 511), S3037 [3MY], S3567 [11MY]
Police Week: observance, S3663, S3666, S3711 [13MY]
Privacy: prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1490), S11026 [22DE]
———protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches (S. 3579), S5851 [14JY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 1611), S6578 [2AU]
———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3194), S2213 [12AP], S2215 [13AP]
———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3991), S8299, S8308 [30NO], S8309 [1DE]
———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3991), motion to proceed, S8552 [6DE], S8613-S8615, S8617, S8625-S8627 [8DE]
———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3991), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S8552 [6DE]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 481), S2299 [14AP], S2983 [29AP], S3127 [5MY]
Russia: characterize trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and Russian judicial independence, S8635 [8DE], S10336-S10343 [16DE]
———characterize trial of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev as a politically-motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution that serves as a test of the rule of law and Russian judicial independence (S. Res. 189), S5179-S5182 [21JN]
———make certain individuals ineligible for visas or admission to U.S. and impose certain financial measures on such individuals pending investigation of death of Sergei L. Magnitsky (S. 3881), S7795 [29SE]
Securities: allow for private right of action against secondary violators that provide substantial assistance in aiding-and-abetting securities fraud, S3399 [7MY], S3618 [12MY], S3664, S3670, S3701 [13MY]
Social Security: limit access to account numbers (S. 3789), S7655 [28SE]
Supreme Court: decision in FCC v. AT&T on expanding the personal privacy exemption for law enforcement records to corporations and their activities, S7885 [15NO]
Taxation: require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (H.R. 5552), S5718 [30JN], S5721 [12JY], S6975 [5AU]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, S146 [22JA]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S5631 [29JN]
Trucking industry: increase effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers by reforming regulations relative to licensed brokers (S. 3483), S4886 [14JN]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: release of memo on administrative alternatives to comprehensive immigration reform, S6559-S6561 [2AU]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: review and amend Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements applicable to persons convicted of securities fraud, S3399 [7MY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, S793 [25FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 4048), S10518 [17DE]
———reform, S2108 [25MR]
Victims of Crime Act: recognize anniversary and contributions to the Crime Victims Fund through criminal prosecutions by U.S. Attorneys' Financial Litigation Units (S. Res. 391), S132 [21JA]
Washington (State): tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (S. Res. 521), S3691 [13MY], S3789, S3790 [14MY]
Reports filed
A Child Is Missing Alert and Recovery Center Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1933), S5785 [13JY]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3817), S8396 [2DE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3817), S8396 [2DE]
Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2923) (H. Rept. 111-615), H6878 [22SE]
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3804), S8062 [18NO]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3804) (S. Rept. 111-373), S10513 [17DE]
Crimes Against Humanity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1346), S6078 [21JY]
Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2772), S1812 [22MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 3607) (S. Rept. 111-222), S5993 [19JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initiative Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2611) (H. Rept. 111-389), H39 [12JA]
Dept. of Justice Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Alert Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 908), S5461 [25JN]
Drug Free Communities Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3031), S2376 [15AP]
Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3466), S5438 [24JN]
Fair Sentencing Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1789), S1516 [15MR]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 3817), S8396 [2DE]
First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3978), S6584 [2AU]
Food Safety Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3767), S7420 [23SE]
Help Find the Missing Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3695) (H. Rept. 111-416), H646 [22FE]
International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2870), S10513 [17DE]
———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2870) (S. Rept. 111-388), S11037 [22DE]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 678) (S. Rept. 111-280), S6882 [5AU]
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1132), S1458 [11MR]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 111-233), S6302 [27JY]
Managing Arson Through Criminal History (MATCH) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1684), S6200 [22JY]
Merida Initiative To Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Submission of a Report on Effects on U.S. Border Security: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. 111-429), H1219 [9MR]
Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 2062) (S. Rept. 111-375), S10513 [17DE]
National Criminal Justice Commission Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 714), S3358 [6MY]
Overseas Contractor Reform Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 5366) (H. Rept. 111-588), H6680 [14SE]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 511), S3358 [6MY]
Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5566) (H. Rept. 111-549), H5711 [19JY]
Protect Indian Arts and Crafts Through the Improvement of Applicable Criminal Proceedings: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 725) (H. Rept. 111-397), H146 [15JA]
Reducing Over-Classification Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 553) (S. Rept. 111-200), S4527 [27MY]
Reporting Requirements for Sex Offenders Intending To Travel, Provide Notice to Destination, and Prevention of Entry to the U.S. by Foreign Sex Offenders: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 5138) (H. Rept. 111-568), H6162 [27JY]
Saving Kids From Dangerous Drugs Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 258), S6200 [22JY]
Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment (SURE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3837) (H. Rept. 111-558), H5983 [22JY]
Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for Facilities (SECURE) Facilities Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3806), S8786 [10DE]
Temporary District Court Judgeships Creation and Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 193), S6078 [21JY]
Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2925), S7351 [22SE]
Use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 111-470), H3122 [4MY]
Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1741), S1812 [22MR]
Youth Prison Reduction Through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education (Youth PROMISE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1064) (H. Rept. 111-688), H8597 [16DE]
Statements
Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Senator Specter, S4485-S4487 [27MY]
Fugitive Information Networked Database (FIND) Act: Senator Specter, S1621 [16MR]
Manifest of the Hope, E447 [22MR]
Mikhail Khodorkovsky—Full Transcript of His Final Words: Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky, S10342 [16DE]
State Witness Protection Act: Senator Specter, S700 [23FE]
Summaries
Accomplishments of the 111th Congress, E2250 [22DE]
Enhance Federal Protective Service Ability To Provide Adequate Security for the Prevention of Terrorist Activities and for the Promotion of Homeland Security (H.R. 6122), E1607 [14SE]
Tables
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 2780, Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act, H6159 [27JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 2923, Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, H6875 [22SE]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5138, mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders, H6159 [27JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5139, Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act, H3655 [19MY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5143, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, H6159 [27JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5330, Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act extension, H3743 [24MY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5552, Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act, H4971, H5200 [29JN]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5566, Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act, H5816 [20JY], H7433 [15NO]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5662, Simplifying the Ambiguous Law, Keeping Everyone Reliably Safe (STALKERS) Act, H6160 [27JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5810, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H6160 [27JY]
Pay-as-you-go effects of S. 2925, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act, S8696 [9DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 227, support goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week, H687 [23FE]
H. Con. Res. 263, use of Capitol Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, H3168 [5MY]
H. Con. Res. 264, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H2949 [28AP]
H. Con. Res. 304, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 725, Tribal Law and Order Act, H6024 [26JY]
H. Res. 716, tribute to Gail Abarbanel founding of Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program to speed up DNA processing, H7405 [15NO]
H. Res. 960, National Stalking Awareness Month, H440 [2FE]
H. Res. 1032, assist Mexico in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1190 [9MR]
H. Res. 1193, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists, H1622 [18MR]
H. Res. 1206, remember victims of attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, Oklahoma City, OK, H2470 [13AP]
H. Res. 1220, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists, H2325, H2330 [25MR]
H. Res. 1247, Public Service Recognition Week, H3156 [5MY]
H. Res. 1255, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists, H2609 [15AP]
H. Res. 1259, support goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, H2914 [27AP]
H. Res. 1287, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) report on investigation of relationship between earmark requests made by Members and source and timing of campaign contributions by certain lobbyists, H2815 [22AP]
H. Res. 1299, support goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, H3289 [11MY]
H. Res. 1325, National Missing Children's Day, H3496 [18MY]
H. Res. 1326, condemn abduction of U.S. children to Japan, return such children to custodial parent or original jurisdiction for a custody determination, and provide parents access to their children, H7043 [28SE]
H. Res. 1378, condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial from Mojave National Preserve and urge continued attempts at recovery, H7007 [28SE]
H. Res. 1422, Dept. of Justice anniversary, H4546 [16JN]
H. Res. 1540, eradicate marijuana cultivation and develop an Office of National Drug Control Policy coordinated strategy to permanently dismantle Mexican drug trafficking on public lands, H8060 [7DE]
H. Res. 1614, tribute to law enforcement service dogs and their handlers, H6731 [15SE]
H. Res. 1653, return several measures to the Senate, H6904 [23SE]
H. Res. 1712, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 5566, Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act, H7403 [15NO]
H.R. 415, Fallen Heroes Flag Act, H6099 [27JY]
H.R. 553, Reducing Over-Classification Act, S7554-S7556 [27SE], H7075 [28SE]
H.R. 725, protect Indian arts and crafts through the improvement of applicable criminal proceedings, H152 [19JA]
H.R. 1469, Child Protection Improvements Act, H5793-H5796 [20JY]
H.R. 1514, Dept. of Justice Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Program reauthorization, H3495 [18MY]
H.R. 2611, Dept. of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Initiative authorization, H225 [20JA]
H.R. 2780, Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act, H6134 [27JY]
H.R. 2923, Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, H6846 [22SE]
H.R. 3040, Senior Financial Empowerment Act, H6101 [27JY]
H.R. 3353, treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs, H8064 [7DE]
H.R. 3427, State Ethics Law Protection Act, H7101 [28SE]
H.R. 3695, Help Find the Missing Act, H683-H685 [23FE]
H.R. 3978, First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act, S6975 [5AU], H6694 [15SE]
H.R. 4614, Enhanced DNA Collection Act, H3502 [18MY]
H.R. 4748, Northern Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act, S10805 [20DE], H6104 [27JY]
H.R. 5138, mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders, H6087-H6093 [27JY]
H.R. 5139, Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act, H3612 [19MY]
H.R. 5143, National Criminal Justice Commission Act, H6129-H6131 [27JY]
H.R. 5330, Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act extension, H3716 [24MY]
H.R. 5366, Overseas Contractor Reform Act, H6703 [15SE]
H.R. 5552, Firearms Excise Tax Improvement Act, H4934 [29JN]
H.R. 5566, Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act, S8202 [19NO]
H.R. 5566, Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act, H5788 [20JY]
H.R. 5662, Simplifying The Ambiguous Law, Keeping Everyone Reliably Safe (STALKERS) Act, H6135 [27JY]
H.R. 5810, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H6100 [27JY]
H.R. 5875, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security, H6253 [28JY]
H.R. 5932, Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act, H7164 [28SE]
H.R. 6080, emergency supplemental appropriations for border security, H6584 [10AU]
H.R. 6412, Access to Criminal History Records for State Sentencing Commissions Act, H8066 [7DE]
S. 258, Saving Kids From Dangerous Drugs Act, S6536 [29JY]
S. 1132, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, S3762 [13MY], H7319 [29SE]
S. 1789, Fair Sentencing Act, S1682 [17MR], H6196 [28JY]
S. 2925, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act, S8696-S8700 [9DE], H8893-H8896 [21DE]
S. 2943, Dept. of Justice consultation with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court, S126 [21JA]
S. 2950, Criminal History Background Checks Pilot Extension Act, S203 [25JA], H442 [2FE]
S. 2979, Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA), S443-S445 [2FE]
S. 3017, State Witness Protection Act, S701 [23FE]
S. 3031, Drug Free Communities Enhancement Act, S744 [24FE]
S. 3120, Fugitive Information Networked Database (FIND) Act, S1621-S1623 [16MR]
S. 3160, Prevention Resources for Eliminating Criminal Activity Using Tailored Interventions in Our Neighborhoods (PRECAUTION) Act, S2022-S2024 [24MR]
S. 3176, further the mission of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee through recommendations for local, State, tribal, and Federal justice agencies, S2120 [25MR]
S. 3194, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, S2210-S2212 [12AP]
S. 3243, Anti-Border Corruption Act, S2527 [21AP]
S. 3259, Antitrust Criminal Penalties Enforcement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act, S2650 [26AP]
S. 3466, Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act, S4747 [9JN]
S. 3522, Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act, S5278 [22JN]
S. 3579, Data Security Act, S5851-S5853 [14JY]
S. 3666, Passport Identity Verification Act, S6522 [29JY]
S. 3669, Food Safety Enforcement Act, S6526 [29JY]
S. 3767, Food Safety Accountability Act, S7038 [13SE]
S. 3789, Social Security Number Protection Act, S7655 [28SE], H8100 [8DE]
S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, S7208 [20SE]
S. 3806, Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for (SECURE) Facilities Act, S7211-S7216 [20SE]
S. 3817, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act, and Abandoned Infants Assistance Act reauthorization, S8494-S8508 [3DE], H8114-H8128 [8DE]
S. 3842, protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain Dept. of Justice DNA-related grant programs, S7511-S7515 [27SE]
S. 3854, Honest Services Restoration Act, S7631 [28SE]
S. 3881, Justice for Sergei Magnitsky Act, S7796 [29SE]
S. 3901, Strengthening Our Commitment to Legal Immigration and America's Security Act, S7807-S7809 [29SE]
S. 3987, Red Flag Program Clarification Act, S8289 [30NO], H8059 [7DE]
S. 3991, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, S8299-S8301 [30NO]
S. 4005, Preserving Foreign Criminal Assets for Forfeiture Act, S10232 [14DE], H8539 [16DE]
S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, S8714 [9DE]
S. 4050, Classified Information Procedures Reform and Improvement Act, S10816 [20DE]
S. 4051, Espionage Statutes Modernization Act, S10931 [21DE]
S. Con. Res. 59, express that the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court undermines U.S. sovereignty, declare that the U.S. should not ratify, and discourage U.S. representation at review conference in Uganda, S2528 [21AP]
S. Res. 391, recognize Victims of Crime Act anniversary and contributions to the Crime Victims Fund through criminal prosecutions by U.S. Attorneys' Financial Litigation Units, S126, S132 [21JA]
S. Res. 403, try Umar F. Abdulmutallab by a military tribunal and consult with appropriate officials prior to terminating interrogation of, or providing a civilian trial to, terrorist suspects, S396 [1FE]
S. Res. 481, Public Service Recognition Week, S2299 [14AP], S2983 [29AP]
S. Res. 482, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S2300, S2326 [14AP]
S. Res. 501, support goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, S2710, S2713 [27AP]
S. Res. 511, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3037 [3MY], S3567 [11MY]
S. Res. 521, tribute to Washington (State) law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S3646 [12MY], S3790 [14MY]
S. Res. 545, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on the financial crisis, S4556, S4560 [27MY]
S. Res. 553, support efforts to guarantee financial security, quality and affordable health care, protection from abuse and scams, and safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation for senior citizens, S4942 [15JN]
S. Res. 615, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on private banking and money laundering, S6908, S6982 [5AU]
S. Res. 630, Drive Safer Sunday, S7217, S7225 [20SE]