CRIME related term(s) Espionage; Sexual Harassment
Amendments
Dept. of Justice: provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (S. 1612), S8689, S8690 [15DE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H7670, H7671, H7672, H7673, H7674, H7676, H7677, H7678, H7680, H7681 [16NO]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S2552 [14AP]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3359 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE], H1075 [17FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3235, S3236, S3237 [23MY], S3281, S3282, S3283, S3284, S3285, S3286 [24MY]
Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), S6000 [26SE]
Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (S. 633), S5846 [21SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S761 [15FE], H1075 [17FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3235, S3236, S3237 [23MY], S3281, S3282, S3283, S3284, S3285, S3286 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3359 [24MY]
Analyses
PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act (S. 1038): Leahy Amendment, S3251 [24MY]
Refugee Protection Act (S. 1202), S3828-S3831 [15JN]
Articles and editorials
Absolute Scandal, S6986 [1NO]
ACORN Did Nothing Wrong. So Says the Congressional Watchdog Office, H3950 [2JN]
ACORN Workers Cleared of Illegality by Outside Probe, H3949 [2JN]
All You Need To Know About the ACORN Scandal and Who Is Behind It, H3950 [2JN]
Amid Concerns, FBI Lapses Went On—Records Collection Brought Internal Questions but Little Scrutiny, H740 [14FE]
Another Moderate in Pakistan Is Assassinated, E411 [3MR]
Beyond Guantanamo, S7659 [17NO]
Beyond Guantanamo, a Web of Prisons for Terrorism Inmates, S8647-S8649 [15DE]
Chance To Put Protections in the Patriot Act, S3372, S3390 [26MY]
Colombia's Spreading Scandal, H5982 [8SE]
Execution Case Important to International Relations, S4217 [29JN]
Falling Crime, Teeming Prisons, S6984 [1NO]
FBI Audit Prompts Calls for Reform—Some Lawmakers Suggest Limits on PATRIOT Act, H739 [14FE]
Federal Judge Denies First Amendment in ACORN Worker Lawsuit, H3951 [2JN]
Felons Finding It Easy To Regain Gun Rights, H7596-H7599 [15NO]
Guantanamo Forever?, S8646 [15DE]
Have Glock, Will Travel, H7602 [15NO]
House Ban on ACORN Grants Is Ruled Unconstitutional, H3949 [2JN]
Internment Specter Raises Ugly Head in Forgetful U.S. Senate, S7962 [29NO]
Ionic Coptic Winter—Democracy and Christians in Egypt, E1957 [27OC]
Justice System Needs To Be Studied, S6985 [1NO]
Keeping Our Word—Scheduled Texas Execution Violates Treaty and Endangers Americans Abroad, S4217 [29JN]
Malawi To Allow Sudan's Bashir in for Summit, E1911 [24OC]
Militants Kill Christian Minister in Pakistan, E412 [3MR]
Omar al-Bashir Arrest Request Rejected by Malawi, E1911 [24OC]
On National Defense Authorization Act, Robert Mueller Not Satisfied, S8657 [15DE]
Politics Over Principle, E2313 [19DE]
Probe Both Sides in Sri Lanka, E65 [18JA]
Public Defender Who Spent Decade Working To Free the Innocent Is Leaving Dallas County, E1997 [3NO]
Republicans Block Justice Review Proposal in Senate, S6985 [1NO]
Romance With Risk That Brought on a Panic, H8964 [14DE]
Senate Negligence on Crime Reform, S6986 [1NO]
Shaky Arguments Block Federal Commission on Crime, S6985 [1NO]
So Much for Small Government, H7602 [15NO]
Study—Colombia Anti-Union Violence Undeterred, H6509 [4OC]
Tapp Wins Prestigious Judicial Award, S6658 [18OC]
Treaty and the Law, S4217 [29JN]
U.S. Border Agent Jailed for Improper Arrest of Suspected Drug Smuggler, H7115 [26OC]
Ultralight Aircraft Now Ferrying Drugs Across U.S.-Mexico Border, S5260 [2AU]
Virgin Crisis—Systematically Ignoring Fraud as a Systemic Risk, H7725-H7727 [17NO]
Why the U.S. Should Allow Arrested Foreigners To Contact Their Consulates, S4216 [29JN]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 167), S126 [25JA] (see S. 1241), S3970 [21JN] (see H.R. 2299), H4456 [22JN]
Agriculture: prohibit fraudulently representing a product as maple syrup (see S. 1742), S6871 [20OC] (see H.R. 3363), H7331 [3NO]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2256), H4364 [21JN]
———prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 1947), S8376 [6DE] (see H.R. 2492), H4851 [11JY]
———prohibit certain interstate conduct relative to exotic animals and prohibit certain computer-assisted remote hunting (see H.R. 2210, 2210), H4326 [16JN]
———prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (see S. 1176), S3683 [9JN] (see H.R. 2966), H6237 [19SE]
Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (see S. Res. 346), S8461 [8DE] (see H. Res. 507), H10015 [20DE]
Armed Forces: delay presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member to ensure continued payment of member's retired pay (see H.R. 3255), H7068 [25OC]
———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (see S. 316), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 625), H679 [10FE]
———ensure those killed and wounded in the attack at a recruiting station in Little Rock, AR, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones (see S. 1899), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 2683), H5732 [28JY]
———establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S6665 [18OC] (see H.R. 1775), H3108 [5MY]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H7713 [16NO]
———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S3891 [16JN] (see H.R. 2085), H3984 [2JN]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see S. 2003), S8680 [15DE] (see H.R. 3676), H9430 [15DE] (see H.R. 3702), H9925 [16DE]
———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (see H.R. 1709), H3060 [4MY]
———prevent disruptions at military funerals (see S. 815), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 1591), H2910 [15AP]
———repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2859), H5964 [7SE]
Aviation: allow pilots, copilots, or navigators of aircraft, or law enforcement personnel detailed to protect an aircraft to carry a firearm (see H.R. 2616), H5373 [21JY]
———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (see S. 1485), S5250 [2AU] (see S. 1974), S8461 [8DE]
———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. 318), S642 [10FE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (see S. 1608), S5902 [22SE] (see H.R. 386), H395 [20JA]
Bankruptcy: combat creditor abuses in the bankruptcy process by providing remedies for negligent, reckless, or fraudulent assertion of claim (see S. 1054), S3274 [24MY]
Brazil: suspend U.S. assistance until Brazil amends its laws to remove the prohibition on extradition of nationals to other countries (see H.R. 2246), H4363 [21JN]
Burma: investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2387 [12AP] (see S. Res. 139), S2348 [8AP]
Business and industry: increase penalties for economic espionage (see S. 678), S1976 [30MR]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (see S. 1228), S3891 [16JN]
Calderon, Alfonso: relief (see H.R. 1108), H1842 [15MR]
———relief (H.R. 1108), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 192), H2107 [30MR]
Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 3051), H6455 [23SE]
———provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim (see H.R. 815), H1250 (see H.R. 815), H1362 [18FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 46), H2933 [2MY]
Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs (see H.R. 2870), H6009 [8SE]
Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 1895), H3300 [13MY]
———impose penalties for failing to report, within a reasonable amount of time, the disappearance or death of a child (see H.R. 2716), H5882 [1AU]
———permit disclosure of certain information for the purpose of missing child investigations (see S. 225), S359 [31JA]
———prohibit institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that fail to report incidents of sexual abuse of a minor from receiving Federal funds (see H.R. 3650), H8880 [13DE]
———require all persons on Federal property to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or child protective services agencies (see S. 1889), S7702 [17NO]
———require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 3741), H10014 [20DE]
———save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants (see S. 1920), S7991 [29NO] (see H.R. 3515), H7927 [29NO]
Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities (see S. 315), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 703), H922 [15FE]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 834), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 2016), H3754 [26MY]
———require institutions that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see S. 540), S1546 [10MR] (see H.R. 1048), H1768 [11MR]
Colombia: support citizens in aftermath of flooding, renew Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act extension, promote economic growth, and reinforce fight against drug trafficking (see H. Res. 77), H551 [8FE]
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 1984), S8547 [13DE] (see H.R. 3653), H8880 [13DE]
Computers: reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (see S. 372), S792 [16FE]
Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (see H.R. 2471), H4792 [8JY]
Copyrights: amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright (see S. 978), S2928 [12MY]
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 S. 1483), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 3416), H7577 [14NO]
Correctional institutions: clarify policy relative to good time credit toward service of sentences of imprisonment (see H.R. 2344), H4527 [23JN]
———provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 223), H134 [7JA]
———require minimum workweek for Federal prison inmates and reform inmate work programs (see S. 180), S127 [25JA]
Courts: clarify circumstances under which the enhanced penalty provisions for subsequent convictions apply (see H.R. 2398), H4575 [24JN]
———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 2065), H3868 (see H.R. 2065), H3909 [1JN] (see H.R. 2449), H4748 [7JY]
———provide for deferred sentencing and the possibility of dismissal for drug offenders (see H.R. 2567), H5125 [15JY]
———provide penalties with respect to employers' conduct relative to persons engaging in sexual conduct with children (see H.R. 3766), H10026 [23DE]
———provide that the statute of limitations must be raised as an affirmative defense in certain civil actions against terrorist States (see H.R. 2270), H4455 [22JN]
CPSC: require certain warning labels to be placed on video games that are given certain ratings due to violent content (see H.R. 400), H433 [24JA]
Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 300), S629 [8FE]
Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see H. Res. 226), H2855 [14AP]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see S. 1018), S3105 [18MY] (see H.R. 1529), H2665 [13AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal denial of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 377), H395 [20JA]
Dept. of Defense: clarify the right of an accused terrorist to plead guilty in a trial by a military commission for a capital offense (see H.R. 1894), H3300 [13MY]
———ensure equitable treatment of Armed Forces members and civilian employees killed or wounded in certain attacks outside combat zones (see H.R. 1019), H1724 [10MR] (see H.R. 1142), H1906 [16MR]
———establish policies and guidelines to ensure civilian and military law enforcement personnel charged with security functions on military installations will receive active shooter training (see H.R. 826), H1390 [28FE]
———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military (see S. 658), S1894 [28MR] (see H.R. 1260), H2106 [30MR]
———prohibit family members of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, from visiting such individuals (see H.R. 1877), H3279 [12MY]
———provide for military sexual assault and domestic violence accountability (see H.R. 1517), H2664 [13AP]
———provide funds to States for use of the National Guard, State defense forces, and law enforcement agencies in securing an international border that forms part of a State border (see H.R. 2025), H3754 [26MY]
———provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H353 [19JA]
———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. 388), H395 [20JA]
———reaffirm authority to maintain Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 944), S2874 [11MY] (see S. 982), S2928 [12MY]
———require detention at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of high-value enemy combatants who will be detained long-term (see S. 1046), S3224 [23MY]
———support programs providing pro bono legal assistance to members of the Armed Forces (see S. 1106), S3427 [26MY]
Dept. of Education: allow local educational agencies to use certain grants for professional development activities that train school personnel about restorative justice and conflict resolution (see H.R. 415), H468 [25JA]
———authorize grant programs to ensure successful, safe, and healthy students by promoting wellness, preventing bullying, violence, and drug use, and fostering a positive school climate (see S. 919), S2777 [9MY]
———authorize use of Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant funds for dating violence prevention (see S. 1447), S5018 [28JY] (see H.R. 2689), H5733 [28JY]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H5883 [1AU]
———make certain State social services funding contigent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see S. 1879), S7612 [16NO]
———make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contigent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see H.R. 3486), H7890 [18NO]
———make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see H.R. 3617), H8318 [8DE]
———provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (see H.R. 2786), H5885 [1AU]
———require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 581), S1676 [15MR] (see H.R. 1711, 1726), H3060 [4MY]
———require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see S. 1667), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 3126), H6671 [6OC]
———require mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies and provide training on what constitutes child abuse or neglect (see S. 1877), S7612 [16NO]
———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 751), H1176 (see H.R. 751), H1195 [17FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: codify requirement to maintain chemical facility antiterrorism security regulations (see H.R. 901), H1573 [3MR]
———establish 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. 174), H40 [5JA]
———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. 803), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 1507), H2664 [13AP]
———make grants for partnerships that finance equipment and infrastructure to improve public safety in rural areas near the Mexican border by enhancing access to mobile communications (see H.R. 1277), H2213 [31MR]
———prohibit approval of chemical facility site security plans unless the facility meets or exceeds State or local security requirements (see H.R. 225), H134 [7JA]
———protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 1195), S3773 [14JN] (see H.R. 2169), H4185 [14JN]
———provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with access to Federal lands to carry out certain security activities in the Southwest border region (see H.R. 1922), H3301 [13MY]
———provide with an accurate definition of ``cross-border violence'' and develop measures to quantify cross-border violence data (see H.R. 2124), H4034 [3JN]
———reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see S. 473), S1218 [3MR] (see H.R. 908), H1573 (see H.R. 916), H1574 [3MR]
———reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (see S. 1236), S3924 [20JN] (see H.R. 2264), H4364 [21JN]
———require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 3168), H6853 [12OC]
Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 378), H395 [20JA]
———reform provisions requiring ``one-strike'' eviction from public and federally assisted housing (see H.R. 233), H134 [7JA]
Dept. of Justice: assist State oversight of proceedings, conduct background checks, and improve monitoring relative to adult guardianships and conservatorships of protected persons (see S. 1744), S6871 [20OC]
———authorize grant funds to be used for Troops-to-Cops Program (see H.R. 715), H922 [15FE]
———authorize Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention establishment of a public awareness campaign noting the link between dropping out of school and incarceration (see H.R. 906), H1573 [3MR]
———award grants to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, teachers, families, and community leaders (see H.R. 3054), H6455 [23SE]
———clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (see H.R. 2076), H3868 (see H.R. 2076), H3909 [1JN]
———clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (see S. 1793), S7066 [2NO]
———classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 2982), H6341 [21SE]
———close the National Drug Intelligence Center (see H.R. 566), H598 [9FE]
———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. 614), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 1153), H1982 [17MR]
———create and maintain a public database of administrative, civil, and criminal actions against corporate entities (see H.R. 323), H353 [19JA]
———design and implement a procedure to permit enhanced searches of the National DNA Index System (see H.R. 3361), H7331 [3NO]
———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 2189), H4277 [15JN]
———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (see S. 596), S1751 [16MR]
———establish a pilot program for police departments to use anonymous texts from citizens to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see S. 956), S2875 [11MY]
———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. 83), H35 [5JA]
———establish Office of Elder Justice to strengthen law enforcement responses to elder abuse (see S. 462), S1120 [2MR] (see H.R. 2564), H5125 [15JY]
———establish pilot program to identify and eliminate unjustified racial and ethnic disparities in the administration of justice (see H.R. 1771), H3108 [5MY]
———establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project (see S. 1192), S3773 [14JN]
———establish the National Parents Corps Program (see H.R. 3055), H6455 [23SE]
———establish the Office of Public Advocate (see H.R. 1696), H2998 [3MY]
———expand the FBI Safe Streets Program and establish a National Gang Activity Database (see H.R. 928), H1574 [3MR]
———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. 702), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1300), H2214 [31MR]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 1913), H3301 [13MY]
———improve efforts to combat fraud (see S. 890), S2730 [5MY]
———make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain certain protection and witness assistance programs (see H.R. 2647), H5579 [26JY]
———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (see S. 968), S2928 [12MY]
———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (see H.R. 3261), H7133 [26OC]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. 554), S1547 [10MR]
———protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 250), S411 [1FE]
———provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to increase number of law enforcement officers in cities with the highest crime rates (see H.R. 381), H395 [20JA]
———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. 1523), H2665 [13AP]
———provide enhanced Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting violent crimes against children (see S. 175), S127 [25JA]
———provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5882 [1AU]
———provide grants to States and local governments for video recording of custodial interrogations (see H.R. 3750), H10014 [20DE]
———provide incentive grants to promote alternatives to incarcerating delinquent juveniles (see H.R. 3170), H6853 [12OC]
———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. 517), S1501 [9MR] (see H.R. 988), H1665 [9MR]
———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. 2197), H4277 [15JN]
———provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see S. 1612), S5903 [22SE]
———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 639), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 100), H36 [5JA]
———reduce justice assistance grants to States that do not require reporting of child abuse or neglect to local law enforcement or child protective services agencies (see S. 1887), S7702 [17NO]
———remove arbitrary and anticompetitive limitations from the grant program for Internet Crimes Against Children task force program training (see H.R. 3470), H7829 [17NO]
———require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (see H.R. 2688), H5733 [28JY]
———safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 1637), H2912 [15AP]
Dept. of State: designate as foreign terrorist organizations certain Mexican drug cartels (see H.R. 1270), H2106 [30MR]
———establish the Eliminate and Stop Abuse, Frequent Exploitation, and Trafficking on the Internet (E-SAFETI) Task Force (see H.R. 2801), H5895 [5AU] (see H.R. 2801), H5938 [6SE]
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 S. 273), S543 [3FE] (see H.R. 2129), H4035 [3JN]
———withhold a portion of Federal-aid Highway funds to States that do not enact a law establishing penalties for using a cell phone while driving with a minor in the vehicle (see H.R. 2575), H5149 [18JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 1707), S6505 [13OC] (see H.R. 1898), H3300 [13MY]
———improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 1391), S4721 [20JY] (see H.R. 930), H1574 [3MR]
———reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees (see S. 1847), S7367 [10NO] (see H.R. 1826), H3217 [11MY]
———require a policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents occurring at departmental medical facilities (see S. 1689), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 2074), H3868 (see H.R. 2074), H3909 [1JN]
Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (see H.R. 1550), H2854 [14AP]
Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H6455 [23SE]
District of Columbia: clarify requirements for applicants for government employment and require criminal background checks for appointment to excepted service (see H.R. 3285), H7165 [31OC]
———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H680 [10FE]
Donahue, Patricia: relief, individually and in her capacity as administratrix of the estate of Michael J. Donahue, Michael T. Donahue, Shawn Donahue, and Thomas Donahue (see S. 1771), S7005 [1NO] (see H.R. 3152), H6781 [11OC]
Drugs: address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine (see H.R. 2242), H4332 [20JN]
———apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see H.R. 2316), H4526 [23JN]
———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. 1672), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 313), H254 [18JA]
———concentrate Federal resources aimed at the prosecution of drug offenses on major offenses (see H.R. 2303), H4457 [22JN]
———enhance penalties for marketing controlled substances to minors (see S. 513), S1406 [8MR]
———increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see S. 1886), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 3468), H7829 [17NO] (see H.R. 3668), H8966 [14DE]
———increase penalties for operators of pill mills (see S. 1760), S6872 [20OC] (see H.R. 1065), H1796 [14MR]
———limit application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 2306), H4526 [23JN]
———prohibit the manufacture, marketing, sale, or shipment of products designed to assist in defrauding a drug test (see H.R. 707), H922 [15FE]
———reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act and allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 1983), H3644 (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [25MY]
Drunken driving: modify minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (see S. 1816), S7155 [7NO]
Education: reduce and prevent sale and use of fraudulent degrees in order to protect the integrity of valid higher education degrees that are used for Federal purposes (see H.R. 1758), H3107 [5MY]
Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (see S. Res. 22), S127 [25JA]
Elections: prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections (see S. 1994), S8602 [14DE]
Espionage: improve, modernize, and clarify certain espionage statutes, promote Federal whistleblower protection statutes and regulations, and deter unauthorized disclosures of classified information (see S. 355), S747 [15FE]
FAA: issue order on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 1373), H2327 [5AP]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (see H.R. 3151), H6781 [11OC]
FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 1350), H2291 [4AP]
FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. 1752), H3107 [5MY]
Federal aid programs: prohibit sexual harrasment by individuals administering programs and activities receiving Federal assistance (see S. 859), S2507 [14AP]
Federal employees: clarify disclosures protected from prohibited personnel practices, require nondisclosure policies to conform with certain protections, and provide additional authorities to Office of Special Counsel (see H.R. 3289), H7206 [1NO]
———require certain individuals to place stocks, bonds, commodities futures, and other forms of securities in a blind trust or disclose trades to the appropriate congressional official (see H.R. 3550), H8124 [2DE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: require restitution for victims of criminal violations (see S. 350), S747 [15FE]
Financial institutions: improve regulations dealing with disclosure of nonpublic personal information (see H.R. 653), H722 [11FE]
———offer services to protect seniors from affinity scams (see H.R. 370), H394 [20JA]
Firearms: enahnce certain prohibitions and penalties relating to certain forms of firearms trafficking (see H.R. 2618), H5373 [21JY]
———ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see S. 436), S1120 [2MR] (see H.R. 1781), H3108 [5MY]
———establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 35), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 591), H599 [9FE]
———establish minimum standards for States that allow carrying of concealed firearms (see S. 176), S127 [25JA]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H1250 (see H.R. 822), H1362 [18FE] (see H.R. 3543), H8075 [1DE]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), consideration (see H. Res. 463), H7577 [14NO]
———limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 505), H509 [26JA]
———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 2900), H6138 [13SE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 227), H134 [7JA]
———prevent gun trafficking (see S. 1973), S8461 [8DE]
———prevent illegal sale (see H.R. 1642), H2912 [15AP]
———prohibit carrying of a firearm near a place at which a senior Federal official is performing an official and representational duty or a person is campaigning for public office (see H.R. 496), H508 [26JA]
———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (see S. 1305), S4291 [30JN]
———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act while a juvenile (see H.R. 1552), H2855 [14AP]
———prohibit trafficking (see H.R. 2554), H5125 [15JY]
———prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 308), H254 [18JA]
———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2252), H4364 [21JN]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see S. 1691), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 58), H34 [5JA]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 19), S3773 [14JN] (see H.J. Res. 13), H135 [7JA]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (see S. 216), S338 [27JA]
Foreign countries: require reporting on certain information and communications technologies and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (see S. 1469), S5250 [2AU]
Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (see H. Res. 495), H8966 [14DE]
FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 773), H1177 (see H.R. 773), H1196 [17FE]
Gambling: clarify the scope of the Federal Wire Act relative to Internet horseracing wagering (see H.R. 2702), H5780 [29JY]
Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations (see S. 182), S127 [25JA]
———provide increased imprisonment for certain offenses by public officials (see H.R. 106), H37 [5JA]
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 (see H.R. 1940), H3342 [23MY]
Hate crimes: enhance Federal enforcement (see H.R. 224), H134 [7JA]
Health care professionals: improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see S. 1765), S6917 [31OC] (see H.R. 1578), H2909 [15AP]
Hear My Cry Day: designate (see H. Res. 371), H5488 [25JY]
Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H8727 [12DE]
Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 1724), H3060 [4MY]
Human rights: denounce practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, and other gender-based persecutions, and encourage participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women (see H.J. Res. 12), H135 [7JA]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see S. 1919), S7991 [29NO] (see H.R. 2221), H4326 [16JN]
Immigration: allow States and local governments to pass laws that identify and apprehend illegal aliens, deter such aliens from entering, and encourage or otherwise cause them to leave the U.S. (see H.R. 2670), H5660 [27JY]
———clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (see H.R. 3256), H7068 [25OC]
———close loophole that allowed 9/11 hijackers to obtain credit cards from U.S. banks and ensure illegal immigrants cannot obtain credit cards to evade U.S. immigration laws (see S. 86), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 1763), H3107 [5MY]
———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see S. 638), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 410), H434 [24JA]
———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 100), H36 [5JA]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 332), S682 [14FE]
———establish procedures for issuance of ``no match'' letters to employers by the SSA and notification of the Dept. of Homeland Security regarding such letters (see H.R. 312), H254 [18JA]
———gain operational control of the border, reaffirm State and local law enforcement authority to enforce Federal immigration laws, and strengthen visa security (see H.R. 1274), H2106 [30MR]
———identify and remove criminal aliens incarcerated in correctional facilities in the U.S. (see H.R. 932), H1574 [3MR]
———impose mandatory sentencing ranges with respect to aliens who reenter the U.S. after having been removed (see H.R. 45), H34 [5JA]
———make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving and improve State and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1459), H2570 [8AP]
———provide penalties for individuals who engage in schemes to defraud aliens and increase awareness about such fraud (see S. 1336), S4450 [7JY]
———reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see S. 1202), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2185), H4277 [15JN]
———reform (see S. 1258), S4024 [22JN]
———reinstate judicial review of processes, restore earlier definition of aggravated felony, prevent automatic detention for certain minor crimes, and allow legal immigrants to appeal deportation (see H.R. 713), H922 [15FE]
———remove incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come into the U.S. and provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers (see H.R. 1196), H1984 [17MR]
———render inadmissible to the U.S. aliens who have been convicted of a sex offense against a minor (see H.R. 1434), H2534 [7AP]
———temporarily suspend certain provisions of Federal immigration law relative to Executive efforts to block certain deportations (see S. 1380), S4641 [18JY] (see H.R. 2497), H4944 [12JY]
Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 1223), S3891 [16JN]
———promote public awareness of cyber security (see S. 813), S2446 [13AP]
———require retail establishments that use mobile device tracking technology to display notices to that effect (see H.R. 3629), H8318 [8DE]
———secure against cyber attack, enhance competitiveness and create jobs in information technology industry, and protect identities and sensitive information of citizens and businesses (see S. 21), S122 [25JA]
———specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (see S. 1212), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2168), H4185 [14JN]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 149), S126 [25JA] (see S. 289), S544 [3FE] (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY] (see S. 1114), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 67), H35 [5JA] (see H.R. 514), H509 [26JA] (see H.R. 1962, 1963), H3408 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 269), H3341 [23MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (see H. Res. 79), H597 [9FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 93), H922 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (see H.R. 1800), H3115 [6MY]
Interstate commerce: prohibit use of interstate commerce for suicide promotion (see H.R. 1183), H1983 [17MR]
Iraq: call for an impartial and independent investigation into the massacre of Iranian opposition members in Camp Ashraf (see H. Res. 332), H4575 [24JN]
Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3275 [24MY] (see H. Con. Res. 52), H3409 [24MY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: amend relative to juveniles who have committed offenses (see H.R. 3171), H6853 [12OC]
Law enforcement: change state of mind requirement for certain identity theft offenses (see H.R. 2552), H5125 [15JY]
———clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see S. 1145), S3497 [6JN] (see H.R. 2136), H4035 [3JN]
———coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (see H.R. 770), H1176 (see H.R. 770), H1196 [17FE] (see H.R. 915), H1574 [3MR]
———correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (see S. 1794), S7066 [2NO] (see H.R. 347), H354 [19JA]
———deter public corruption (see S. 401), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1793), H3109 [5MY] (see H.R. 2572), H5125 [15JY]
———encourage States to expand protections offered to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (see H.R. 1678), H2933 [2MY]
———ensure that sex offenders or sexually violent predators are not eligible for parole (see H.R. 578), H598 [9FE]
———establish a Dept. of Justice Office of Forensic Science, a Forensic Science Board, and committees of scientists to examine forensic sciences, and require laboratories to be accredited (see S. 132), S125 [25JA]
———grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (see S. 505), S1406 [8MR] (see H.R. 495), H508 [26JA] (see H.R. 963), H1619 [8MR]
———improve efforts to reduce gang activity and violent crime (see S. 867), S2621 [3MY] (see S. 977), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1820), H3160 [10MY]
———limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies (see S. 1071), S3339 [25MY]
———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. 3253), H7007 [24OC]
———modify prohibition on disrupting military funerals (see H.R. 961), H1619 [8MR]
———offset economic burden on border sheriffs from the lack of Southern border security (see H.R. 2217), H4326 [16JN]
———prevent identity theft and tax crimes (see H.R. 3482), H7890 [18NO]
———prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 1534), S5459 [8SE] (see H.R. 3215), H6976 [14OC]
———prevent Internet stalking and domestic violence (see S. 1923), S7991 [29NO]
———prevent use of stored value cards and other electronic fund access means as methods for currency smuggling or money laundering (see S. 1419), S4911 [26JY]
———prohibit possession, transfer, or use of fraudulent travel documents and require recurring training for transportation security officers (see H.R. 2431), H4671 [6JY]
———prohibit public officials from engaging in undisclosed self-dealing (see H.R. 1468), H2570 [8AP]
———prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 3618), H8318 [8DE]
———prohibit sex offenders from using property management or maintenance functions to access the residence of an individual (see S. 329), S682 [14FE]
———provide criminal penalties for stalking (see S. 1928), S8067 [30NO]
———provide for a good faith exemption from suspicious activity reporting requirements (see S. 1072), S3339 [25MY]
———provide for enhanced criminal penalties for individuals who file a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification petition under false pretenses (see S. 523), S1502 [9MR]
———provide penalties for displaying nooses in public with intent to harass or intimidate a person because of that person's race, color, religion, or national origin (see H.R. 221), H134 [7JA]
———reduce the rape kit forensic analysis backlog (see S. 254), S411 [1FE]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see S. 835), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1093), H1841 [15MR]
———require Federal agencies to report to Congress serious crimes committed by confidential informants and amend time requirements to make tort claims arising from such crimes (see H.R. 3228), H6976 [14OC]
———require specific evidence for access to business records and other tangible things and provide appropriate transition procedures (see S. 406), S871 [17FE]
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. 657), S1894 [28MR] (see H.R. 365), H394 [20JA]
———ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H3109 [5MY]
Libya: commend peaceful protesters, condemn use of violence, support no-fly zone, call for Muammar Qaddafi to step down, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority (see S. Res. 102), S1677 [15MR]
Macarelli, Patricia: relief in her capacity as administratrix of the estate of Edward B. Halloran (see S. 1772), S7005 [1NO] (see H.R. 3153), H6781 [11OC]
Marine Mammal Protection Act: increase maximum penalty for violations (see S. 1402), S4802 [21JY]
Medicaid: protect eligibility of incarcerated youth for medical assistance (see H.R. 3172), H6853 [12OC]
Medicare: establish smart card pilot program (see S. 1551), S5536 [13SE] (see H.R. 2925), H6181 [14SE]
———increase civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse and amount of surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 173), H39 [5JA]
———make available to the public aggregate data on providers of services and suppliers and allow access to claims and payment data for purposes of conducting health research and detecting fraud (see S. 856), S2507 [14AP]
———require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 222), H134 [7JA]
Medicare/Medicaid: enhance penalties to combat fraud and establish a Medicare data-mining system and biometric technology program (see H.R. 3735), H9945 [19DE]
———prevent misuse, overutilization, and trafficking of prescription drugs by limiting access to such drugs by high-risk beneficiaries (see S. 882), S2686 [4MY]
Members of Congress: deny retirement benefits if an individual is convicted of certain offenses (see S. 1261), S4024 [22JN] (see H.R. 2162), H4185 [14JN]
———punish threats to commit violent crimes against Members of Congress (see H.R. 318), H353 [19JA]
Mexico: apply counterinsurgency tactics under a coordinated and targeted strategy to combat terrorist insurgency waged by transnational criminal organizations (see H.R. 3401), H7405 [10NO]
———deploy Border Patrol agents and increase number of DEA and ATF agents along U.S. border to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 77), H35 [5JA]
Money: improve prohibitions on money laundering (see S. 1731), S6665 [18OC]
Monuments and memorials: extend stolen goods offense to cover all veterans' memorials (see H.R. 3636), H8727 [12DE]
Motor vehicles: ban use of hand-held mobile devices while driving (see H.R. 2333), H4527 [23JN]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 127), S2087 [4AP]
National Commission To Review the National Response Since the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: establish (see H.R. 2623), H5398 [22JY]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 306), S629 [8FE]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 306), S6872 [20OC] (see H. Res. 446), H7008 [24OC]
National Day of Remembrance of Victims of Illegal Aliens: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 461), H7406 [10NO]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 798), S2387 [12AP] (see H.R. 420), H469 [25JA]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H39 [5JA]
———improve border security (see H.R. 1299), H2214 [31MR] (see H.R. 1921), H3301 [13MY]
———strengthen (see S. 8), S122 [25JA]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 149), S2507 [14AP]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 36), S482 [2FE]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 32), S338 [27JA]
———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 87), H724 [11FE]
National Youth Justice Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 436), H6920 [13OC]
Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (see S. 1763), S6917 [31OC]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 2932), H6181 [14SE]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (see S. Res. 240), S4960 [27JY] (see H. Res. 379, 380), H5733 [28JY]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 1166), S3683 [9JN] (see H.R. 190), H40 [5JA]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: develop a Federal Lands Counterdrug Strategy (see H.R. 759), H1176 (see H.R. 759), H1195 [17FE]
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize and amend relative to drug courts (see H.R. 82), H35 [5JA]
Pakistan: condemn killing of Government officials for advocacy of religious freedom and call on the U.N. and Pakistan to advocate the repeal of blasphemy laws (see H. Res. 141), H1575 [3MR]
Peace Corps: establish policies and procedures to provide for safety and security of volunteers from rape and sexual assault (see H.R. 2699), H5780 [29JY]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, and establish victims advocates and a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 31), S6505 [13OC]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see S. 1280), S4129 [27JN] (see H.R. 2337), H4527 [23JN]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 168), S2731 [5MY]
Petroleum: provide relief from high gas prices by repealing subsidies for large oil companies, releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reforming royalty laws, and penalizing price gouging (see H.R. 1748), H3107 [5MY]
Pharmaceuticals: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (see S. 1002), S2992 [16MY]
Plants: limit application of laws prohibiting trade in plants that have been illegally taken, transported, or sold to products imported before a certain date (see H.R. 3210), H6976 [14OC]
Political action committees: prohibit conversion of leadership political action committee funds to personal use (see H.R. 269), H201 [12JA]
Pornography: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (see S. 1308), S4291 [30JN] (see H.R. 1981), H3644 (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [25MY]
Postal Service: prevent closure or consolidation of post offices (see H. Con. Res. 7), H136 [7JA]
POW: improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S. (see S. 551), S1547 [10MR]
———provide for effective interrogation of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 548), S1547 [10MR]
———provide for the review of challenges to the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (see S. 553), S1547 [10MR]
Privacy: criminalize unauthorized recording and distribution of security screening images of individuals created by advanced imaging technology and disable image retention capabilities of such technology (see H.R. 685), H773 [14FE]
———foster transparency about commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with choice about collection, use, and disclosure of such information (see H.R. 611), H679 [10FE]
———prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (see S. 1151), S3541 [7JN]
———protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1528), H2665 [13AP]
———protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches (see S. 1434), S5017 [28JY]
———protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information (see S. 1535), S5459 [8SE]
Product safety: require businesses to warn employees, consumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of any product or service that poses serious danger to the public (see H.R. 322), H353 [19JA]
Public officials: prohibit from engaging in undisclosed self-dealing (see S. 995), S2929 [12MY] (see H.R. 1923), H3301 [13MY] (see H.R. 1973), H3409 [24MY]
Public welfare programs: require States to implement a drug testing program for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 83), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 3722), H9926 [16DE]
———require States to implement drug testing program for applicants and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1769), H3108 [5MY] (see H.R. 3193), H6920 [13OC]
Refugees: victims of torture treatment programs funding (see H.R. 2404), H4580 [28JN]
Rivera, Francisco: relief (see H.R. 1108), H1842 [15MR]
———relief (H.R. 1108), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 192), H2107 [30MR]
Roads and highways: protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform (see S. 994), S2929 [12MY] (see H.R. 1924), H3301 [13MY]
Rodriguez, Adrian: relief (see H.R. 1107), H1842 [15MR]
———relief (H.R. 1107), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 191), H2107 [30MR]
Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (see S. 1039), S3171 [19MY]
———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 H.R. 1575), H2909 [15AP]
Safety: amend stalking laws (see S. 224), S359 [31JA]
Saftey: amend stalking laws (see H.R. 196), H102 [6JA]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S1406 [8MR] (see H.R. 1648), H2912 [15AP]
———require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired (see S. 124), S125 [25JA]
Securities Investor Protection Corp.: provide insurance coverage for certain indirect investors caught in Ponzi schemes (see H.R. 1987), H3644 (see H.R. 1987), H3682 [25MY]
Senior citizens: increase penalties for violations of securities protections that involve targeting senior citizens (see H.R. 774), H1177 (see H.R. 774), H1196 [17FE]
———prevent, promote awareness of, and educate the public on mail, telemarketing, and Internet fraud targeting senior citizens (see S. 465), S1120 [2MR]
———prevent abuse and exploitation of older individuals (see H.R. 577), H598 [9FE]
Ships and vessels: suppress the threat of piracy on the high seas (see H.R. 2839), H5936 [2SE] (see H.R. 2839), H5939 [6SE]
Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (see S. 633), S1827 [17MR]
Smuggling: subject vehicles, other conveyances, and instruments of international traffic to seizure and forfeiture for smuggling (see H.R. 3033), H6413 [22SE]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 787), H1177 (see H.R. 787), H1197 [17FE]
———expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (see H.R. 675), H723 [11FE]
———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see S. 1199), S3812 [15JN]
———notify individuals of improper use of their Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 311), H254 [18JA]
———prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 1509), H2664 [13AP]
———protect information received related to deceased individuals (see H.R. 3475), H7889 [18NO]
———provide for reissuance of Social Security account numbers to young children in cases in which the confidentiality of the number has been compromised by reason of theft (see H.R. 3008), H6412 [22SE]
Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (see S. Res. 84), S1060 [1MR] (see H. Res. 177), H1985 [17MR]
SSA: allow access to Federal law enforcement databases to ensure Social Security representative payees are subject to criminal background checks (see S. 2026), S8734 [16DE]
Stranger Safety Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 302), H4075 [13JN]
Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 755), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 1416), H2533 [7AP]
———disclose certain tax return information relative to identity theft (see H.R. 1538), H2854 [14AP]
———permit disclosure of certain tax return information for purposes of missing or exploited children investigations (see S. 246), S411 [1FE] (see H.R. 1978), H3644 (see H.R. 1978), H3682 [25MY]
———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 1635), H2912 [15AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see S. 1706), S6505 [13OC] (see H.R. 3186), H6919 [13OC]
Technology: improve laws relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 3674), H9430 [15DE]
Territories: treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs (see H.R. 986), H1664 [9MR]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 391), H5964 [7SE]
———award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 3421), H7578 [14NO]
———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see S. 1239), S3970 [21JN] (see H.R. 2864), H5964 [7SE]
———deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 1894), S7702 [17NO]
———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. 478), H508 [26JA]
Transportation Security Administration: establish limitations on the use of advanced imaging technololgy for aircraft passenger screening (see H.R. 1279), H2213 [31MR]
Trucking industry: increase effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers by reforming regulations relative to licensed brokers (see H.R. 2357), H4573 [24JN]
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (see S. Res. 14), S127 [25JA] (see H. Res. 32), H202 [12JA]
U.N. Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime: anniversary of Protocol To Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (see H. Res. 508), H10015 [20DE]
U.S. Code: modernize, shorten, and simplify the Federal criminal code (see H.R. 1823), H3160 [10MY]
U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (see S. 1792), S7066 [2NO]
———improve the Fugitive Safe Surrender Program (see S. 736), S2187 [6AP]
———provide administrative subpoena authority for investigation of unregistered sex offenders (see S. 671), S1933 [29MR]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: disapprove of a certain sentencing guideline amendment (see H.R. 2991), H6341 [21SE]
Uganda: honor life of David Kato and all who are victims of violence because of their sexual orientation or gender identity (see H. Res. 100), H1178 (see H. Res. 100), H1197 [17FE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (see S. 149), S126 [25JA] (see S. 289), S544 [3FE] (see S. 1022), S3105 [18MY] (see S. 1038), S3171 [19MY] (see S. 1114), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 67), H35 [5JA] (see H.R. 514), H509 [26JA] (see H.R. 1962, 1963), H3408 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (see H. Res. 79), H597 [9FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 93), H922 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps (see H.R. 1800), H3115 [6MY]
———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 269), H3341 [23MY]
———remove extension of sunset date for certain provisions relating to access to business records (see S. 1074), S3339 [25MY]
Veterans: authorize veterans' treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts (see H.R. 3721), H9926 [16DE]
———exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 2355), H4573 [24JN]
———prohibit demonstrations at places of mourning during a funeral, memorial service, or other bereavement ceremony honoring a deceased veteran (see H.R. 3755), H10014 [20DE]
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations: improve U.S. compliance relative to foreign nationals' access to their consulate and legal assistance (see S. 1194), S3773 [14JN]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S8067 [30NO]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see S. 2017), S8734 [16DE] (see H.R. 2212), H4326 [16JN]
Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 3271), H7159 [27OC]
———protect housing rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see S. 1892), S7702 [17NO]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3219 [23MY]
Introductions
National Security Division Statistics on Unsealed International Terrorism and Terrorism-Related Convictions, S6748 [19OC]
Letters
Anti-union violence in Colombia: Viviane Morales, H6712-H6714 [11OC]
Armed Forces authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, S7951 [29NO]
———Konrad Motyka, FBI Agents Association, S8657 [15DE]
———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, S7664 [17NO], S7951 [29NO]
———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, S7948, S7951 [29NO]
———Senator McCain, S7659 [17NO]
———several retired generals and admirals, H8917 [14DE]
———several retired military leaders, S7659 [17NO]
Armed Forces authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force: James R. Clapper, Jr., Director of National Intelligence, H8926 [14DE]
———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, H8926 [14DE]
———Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director, H8926 [14DE]
———William S. Sessions, Constitution Project (organization), H8925 [14DE]
———several retired military leaders, H8925 [14DE]
Clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet: Marc Rotenberg, Electronic Privacy Information Center, H8164 [6DE]
Clarify that authority to obtain information under the USA PATRIOT Act does not include certain firearm records: Chris W. Cox, NRA, S3396, S3420 [26MY]
Consular Notification Compliance Act: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General and Hilary Rodham Clinton, Sec. of State, S4216 [29JN]
———several former diplomats and Dept. of State officials, S3781 [14JN]
———several former military officers, S3781 [14JN]
———several former prosecutors and judges, S3782 [14JN]
Democracy Restoration Act: several civil rights organizations, S8737 [16DE]
———several criminal justice organizations, S8738 [16DE]
———several religious organizations, S8738 [16DE]
Deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities: Representative Burton, H236 [18JA]
———several Representatives, H235 [18JA]
Dept. of Justice implementation of the Crime Victims' Rights Act: Ronald Weich, Dept. of Justice, S7359 [10NO]
———Senator Kyl, S3608 [8JN], S7060 [2NO]
Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8832 [13DE]
———Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8832 [13DE]
End Racial Profiling Act: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, S6481 [13OC]
Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act: Representative Bachus, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8826 [13DE]
———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8826 [13DE]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provisions extension: James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence and Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S550 [3FE]
Grant executive clemency and commute full sentence of life imprisonment for Jonathan J. Pollard: several Representatives, E1489 [2AU]
Limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S3398 [26MY]
Millennium Challenge Corp., compact with Malawi cancellation relative to admission of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir into the country: Representative Wolf, E1910 [24OC]
National Criminal Justice Commission: Scott Burns, National District Attorneys Association, S6798 [20OC]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S6798 [20OC]
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General, H7603 [15NO]
———Mary Elizabeth Heffernan, Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Marian J. McGovern, Massachusetts State Police, H7595 [15NO]
Nomination of James M. Cole to be Deputy Attorney General: Senators Grassley and Chambliss, S2767 [9MY]
PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S3250 [24MY]
———Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General and Dennis C. Blair, S3250 [24MY]
———Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Association, S3214 [23MY]
———Konrad Motyka, FBI Agents Association, S3214 [23MY]
———Lester A. Davis, Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, Inc., S3214 [23MY]
Penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes: Lee Moak, Air Line Pilots Association, International, S476 [2FE]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S476 [2FE]
Prohibit funding for prosecution of individuals involved in terrorist attacks or who are members of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization): Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense and Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S6810 [20OC]
———Ronald Weich, Dept. of Justice, S6747 [19OC]
Report on use of previously allocated U.S. aid by Colombian Dept. of Administrative Security: Representatives McGovern and Schakowsky, H5982 [8SE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions extension: Representative Kucinich, H628 [10FE]
Whistleblower allegations relative to Dept. of Justice operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms: Senator Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2475 [14AP]
Lists
Connecticut victims of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as recorded on memorial in Sherwood Island State Park, S2603 [3MY]
Organizations and individuals supporting S. 1202, Refugee Protection Act, S3831 [15JN]
Memorandums
Congressional Investigation Regarding Whistleblower Allegations Relative to Operations Transferring Firearms to Drug Cartels Where U.S. Law Enforcement Personnel Do Not Monitor Such Firearms: Gary M. Styers, Dept. of Justice, S8572 [14DE]
Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent With the Priorities of the Agency for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Aliens: John Morton, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H5970 [8SE]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Democratic Republic of the Congo: President Obama, S6916 [31OC], H7024 [25OC]
National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Obama, S6763 [19OC], H6986 [21OC]
National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Obama, S5835 [21SE], H6284 [21SE]
National Emergency Relative to Significant Transnational Criminal Organizations: President Obama, S4867 [25JY], H5472 [25JY]
National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S2264 [7AP], H2514 [7AP]
National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Obama, H5921 [19AU]
National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S5476 [9SE], H6040 [9SE]
National Emergency Relative to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Obama, S7293 [9NO], H7403 [10NO]
National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, H1501 [2MR]
Motions
Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S8783 [17DE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H7688 [16NO]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H742 [14FE], H1075 [17FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H742 [14FE], H1075 [17FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), S3162 [19MY], S3262 [24MY]
Notices
Intention to object to H.R. 2076, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S7776 [17NO]
Intention to object to S. 1793, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S7776 [17NO]
Poems
``Lives in the Distance—In Memory and In Honor to the Heroes of Flight 93 on This the 10th Anniversary of 9/11,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1600 [12SE]
``Ten Years Ago This Day,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1564 [8SE]
Press releases
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Mayors Against Illegal Guns (organization), H7595 [15NO]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: alleged human rights abuses in prisons, H6858 [13OC], H7216 [2NO]
———reduce military assistance and non-defense spending and use funds for domestic first responders and to encourage job creation, H3147 [10MY]
Africa: improve trade and investment partnerships, E2111 [22NO]
Antigua and Barbuda: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud (H. Res. 507), E2330 [20DE]
Arizona: ninth circuit court ruling on enforcement of State immigration legislation, H2614 [13AP]
Armed Forces: assessment of attempted rescue of Americans on yacht taken hostage and killed by Somali pirates, H1558-H1561 [3MR], H1595 [8MR]
———ensure those killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, are treated in the same manner as those killed or wounded in combat zones, terrorist attacks, or in a contingency operation (H.R. 625), H8953, H8956 [14DE]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H8204-H8207 [7DE], E2204 [7DE]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (H.R. 3435), H8198 [7DE], H8979 [15DE]
———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, H8919 [14DE]
———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (H.R. 2085), E1021 [2JN]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, H8915-H8920, H8923-H8937 [14DE], H8976 [15DE], E2288 [16DE], E2313, E2315, E2316 [19DE]
———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults, H1202 [18FE], H2329 [6AP], H2613 [13AP], H3166 [11MY], H4865 [12JY], H5247 [20JY], H7265 [3NO]
———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (H.R. 1709), E827 [5MY]
———remove sexual assault cases from normal chain of command and give jurisdiction to an impartial office of military and civilian experts, H7588 [15NO], H8205, H8206 [7DE]
Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1974), H8981 [15DE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (H.R. 386), H1370, H1371 [28FE]
Bangladesh: condemn kidnapping, beating, and rape of Peace Corps volunteer, H416 [24JA]
Barletta, Representative: report on monthly constituent work period activities, E1126 [16JN]
Border Patrol: removal of U.S.-Mexico border drug and people smugglers lookout posts funding, H3856 [1JN]
Brooklawn, NJ: tribute to Brooklawn 9/11 Memorial and Monument of the Delaware Valley, E1602 [12SE]
Brown City, MI: tribute to Brown City Fire Dept., for memorial to firefighters killed during terrorist attacks, E1562 [8SE]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: prevent importation of counterfeit products and infringing devices, H8928 [14DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 46), H3189 [11MY]
Carrollton, TX: tribute to Carrollton Remembrance Service to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1576 [9SE]
Carson City, NV: express condolences to victims and their families of shooting at IHOP restaurant, H5977 [8SE]
Children and youth: address issues of sexual abuse, H7427, H7429 [14NO], H7728 [17NO]
———enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H6124-H6127 [13SE]
———prohibit institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that fail to report incidents of sexual abuse of a minor from receiving Federal funds (H.R. 3650), H8738 [13DE], H8914 [14DE]
———suspend Federal funds for any institution found to have covered up sexual abuse, H7420, H7427 [14NO], H7587 [15NO]
China: condemn visit by Sudanese President Omar Bashir, H4593 [6JY]
Coast Guard: prohibit awarding of contracts to felons convicted of contract fraud, waste, and abuse, H7608 [15NO]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (H.R. 2016), E975 [27MY]
Colombia: prohibit funding for the Dept. of Administrative Security pending report on use of previously allocated U.S. aid, H5982, H5983 [8SE]
Consumers: clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet (H.R. 2471), H8161-H8165 [6DE], E1276 [8JY], E2230 [12DE]
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. 3416), E2068 [16NO]
Counterrorism Competitive Analysis Commission: establish, H6027 [9SE]
Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses, H4190 [15JN]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations, H8205 [7DE]
Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and other locations to the U.S. for prosecution in Federal courts under certain conditions, H3641-H3643, H3649, H3650 [25MY]
———prevent instances of rape and sexual harrassment, H4197 [15JN], H6147 [14SE], H6353 [22SE], H6518 [4OC], H7016 [25OC]
———prohibit funding for contractors who engage in human trafficking and labor abuses, H4709 [7JY]
———provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (H.R. 324), E99 [24JA]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, H1598 [8MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program funding, H3834 [1JN]
———enhance security and resiliency of the Nation's cyber and physical infrastructure against terrorism and other cyber attacks, H3946 [2JN]
———Immigration and Customs Enforcement Law Enforcement Support Center funding, H3858 [1JN]
———Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy regarding detention of illegal aliens found by local law enforcement, H3686 [26MY]
———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., H3097-H3102 [5MY]
———make grants for partnerships that finance equipment and infrastructure to improve public safety in rural areas near the Mexican border by enhancing access to mobile communications (H.R. 1277), H2116 [31MR]
———Office of Detention and Removal funding, H3851 [1JN]
———prohibit funding to allow deferred actions against illegal immigrants, H3892 [1JN]
———prohibit funding to allow deferred actions against illegal immigrants except for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, H3894 [1JN]
———prohibit funding to process the release of illegal immigrants who have committed certain crimes, H3903 [1JN]
———protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (H.R. 2169), H4369 [22JN]
———State and local law enforcement agency immigration enforcement program funding, H3946-H3948 [2JN]
———U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (U.S.-VISIT) funding, H2791 [14AP]
Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H6677 [11OC], H7237 [2NO], H8265 [8DE], H8973 [15DE]
———authorize grant funds to be used for Troops-to-Cops Program (H.R. 715), E313 [18FE]
———clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), H6046, H6047 [12SE]
———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H890-H892 [15FE], E247 [16FE], E283 [18FE]
———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 2189), H6244-H6246 [20SE]
———establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H7272 [3NO]
———establish pilot program to identify and eliminate unjustified racial and ethnic disparities in the administration of justice (H.R. 1771), H4190 [15JN]
———Federal lawsuit against South Carolina immigration enforcement legislation, H7168 [1NO]
———funding, H826 [15FE]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (H.R. 1913), H4190 [15JN]
———Internet Crimes Against Children task force funding, H1115 [17FE]
———juvenile justice programs funding, H892 [15FE]
———National Drug Intelligence Center funding, H886, H887 [15FE], H3247 [12MY]
———prohibit funding for Federal lawsuit against Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, H1231, H1232 [18FE], E319 [18FE]
———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 1523), E706 [13AP]
———pursue criminal charges against organizations not complying with State laws relating to foreclosures, H1696 [10MR]
———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (H.R. 100), H6262 [20SE]
———require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (H.R. 2688), E1430 [28JY]
———safeguard Crime Victims Fund, H2673 [14AP]
———whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H3163 [11MY], H5090 [15JY], H5167 [19JY], H6846 [12OC], H8345-H8347 [12DE]
Dept. of State: implementation of sanctions relative to tier rankings in Trafficking in Persons Report, E2112 [22NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees, E1819 [12OC]
———require a policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents occurring at departmental medical facilities (H.R. 2074), H6689-H6693 [11OC], E1890 [18OC]
Diaz, Jesus E., Jr.: arrest for detainment of drug smuggler along the Mexican border, H7114 [26OC], H7214 [2NO]
Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice, E544 [29MR]
Domestic policy: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H2252-H2255 [1AP]
Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H4190 [15JN]
Drugs: 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. (H.R. 313), H8831-H8834 [13DE]
———decriminalization of marijuana, H4373 [22JN], H4468 [23JN]
———increase penalties for operators of pill mills (H.R. 1065), H2298 [5AP]
———limit application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marijuana (H.R. 2306), H4474 [23JN]
Egypt: condemn attacks on Coptic Christians, H6791 [12OC], E978 [27MY], E1495 [2AU], E1957 [27OC], E2113 [22NO], E2272 [15DE]
———condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, H50 [6JA], E67 [18JA]
Elliott, Peter J.: Ohio State Bar Foundation Outstanding Program Award recipient, E2220 [8DE]
FAA: require criminal history record check for individuals who perform a safety-sensitive function at domestic and foreign repair stations, H2183, H2184 [31MR]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to address domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking and their effects, and include domestic partners (H.R. 3151), H7054 [25OC]
FBI: funding, H408, H411 [24JA], H447 [25JA]
———National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H888, H889 [15FE], E239, E241 [16FE]
———provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis, H7736 [17NO]
———provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H7725 [17NO], H8004 [1DE], H8195 [7DE], H8962-H8964 [14DE]
Firearms: allow States with current reciprocal concealed handgun carrying licenses agreements to continue enforcing preexisting agreements, H7671, H7672 [16NO]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H4950, H4951 [13JY], H7053 [25OC], H7586 [15NO], H7631, H7643, H7661-H7689 [16NO], E2073, E2077, E2079, E2082, E2091 [17NO], E2093 [18NO]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), consideration (H. Res. 463), H7593-H7604 [15NO]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), motion to recommit, H7687-H7689 [16NO]
———Executive order to require Southwest border States to report purchases of two or more of certain rifles during a certain time period, H5167 [19JY]
———gun control, H151 [12JA], H7596 [15NO]
———limitations on concealed handgun carrying reciprocity for child sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and known or suspected terrorists, H7688 [16NO]
———prohibit trafficking (H.R. 2554), E1338 [15JY]
———prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H1448-H1452 [1MR]
———require individuals to provide advance notice to law enforcement agencies of their intention to carry or posses a concealed weapon in another State, H7678-H7680 [16NO]
———require States to certify that other States' carry laws are substantially similar to their own prior to granting reciprocity for concealed handgun carrying licenses, H7680, H7681 [16NO]
———require States to pass legislation agreeing to a national standard for concealed handgun carrying licenses before such standard can go into effect in that State, H7601 [15NO], H7673 [16NO]
Florida International University: tribute to events in remembrance of anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1578 [9SE]
Foreign countries: deny foreign aid to countries who refuse to accept deported citizens who have been convicted of crimes in the U.S., H1528 [3MR], H1729 [11MR], H2316 [5AP]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H2926, H2927 [2MY], H3052, H3053 [4MY], H3096 [5MY], H3236 [12MY], H3296 [13MY], H3322 [23MY], H4646-H4648, H4650 [6JY], H7415 [14NO], H7585 [15NO], H8194 [7DE], H8350 [12DE]
Fort Hood, TX: recognize 2009 attack as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad (H. Res. 495), H8952-H8956 [14DE]
GAO: study ability of State and local law enforcement to verify the validity of out-of-state concealed handgun carrying licences, H7681, H7682 [16NO]
God's Child Project (organization): anniversary, E742 [15AP]
Government: prohibit from awarding contracts, grants, or other agreements to, providing any other Federal funds to, or engaging in activities that promote certain indicted organizations, H3902, H3903 [1JN], H3948, H3949 [2JN]
Health care professionals: improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (H.R. 1578), E736 [15AP]
Holder, Attorney General: call for resignation due to contradictory testimony during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H8191 [7DE]
Houston, TX: call for return to the U.S. of the operator of home day care facility to face criminal charges following a fire at such facility that killed and injured children, H1377 [28FE], H1428 [1MR], H1495 [2MR]
———tribute to Children's Assessment Center, H8993 [15DE]
Howley, Susan Smith: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award for Excellence and Innovation recipient, E735 [15AP]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, H8201 [7DE]
Illinois: decision to abolish capital punishment, E452 [10MR]
Immigration: allow States and local governments to pass laws that identify and apprehend illegal aliens, deter such aliens from entering, and encourage or otherwise cause them to leave the U.S. (H.R. 2670), H6261-H6263 [20SE]
———clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H7015 [25OC]
———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (H.R. 410), E99 [24JA]
———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H517 [8FE], H571 [9FE], H611 [10FE], H950 [16FE], H1837-H1839 [15MR], H3925, H3977 [2JN], H6242 [20SE], E548 [29MR]
———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 100), H6262 [20SE]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws, H3942 [2JN]
———reinstate judicial review of processes, restore earlier definition of aggravated felony, prevent automatic detention for certain minor crimes, and allow legal immigrants to appeal deportation (H.R. 713), E312 [18FE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, H3738-H3749 [26MY], E978 [27MY], E1001 [31MY], E1007 [1JN], E1025 [2JN]
———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3353-H3361, H3396 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H519, H520-H528 [8FE], H559 [9FE], H731-H745 [14FE], H800 [15FE], E171 [9FE], E189 [10FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), Senate amendment, H1075-H1080 [17FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H621-H631 [10FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H951-H957 [16FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), motion to recommit, H742, H743 [14FE]
———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (H.R. 1800), H3741 [26MY]
Intelligence services: prioritize funding to combat terrorism, H3292 [13MY], E916 [23MY]
———prioritize funding to counter transnational drug trafficking and drug-related crime at U.S. borders, H6033, H6034 [9SE]
Iran: condemn support of extremist organizations, E1345 [18JY]
Israel: condemn murder of Jewish family in West Bank village by Palestinian terrorists, H1781 [14MR], H1804 [15MR]
Kallsen, Pam: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E735 [15AP]
Law enforcement: change state of mind requirement for certain identity theft offenses (H.R. 2552), E1337 [15JY]
———coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders, H6843-H6848 [12OC]
———correct and simplify the drafting of certain laws relating to restricted buildings or grounds (H.R. 347), H1372-H1374 [28FE]
———offset economic burden on border sheriffs from the lack of Southern border security (H.R. 2217), H6843 [12OC]
———prevent identity theft and tax fraud (H.R. 3215), H7733 [17NO]
———prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 3618), E2217 [8DE]
———protect crime victims' rights and increase State liability for prosecutory failures and damages caused by criminals, H7057, H7058 [25OC]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (H.R. 1093), H2330 [6AP]
Law enforcement officers: conduct of Federal law enforcement officers relative to rights of citizens, E542 [29MR]
———ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (H.R. 1789), H3207 [11MY]
———tribute, H3295 [13MY]
Luest, Helga: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E735 [15AP]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1428 [1MR], H5402 [25JY]
———attempt to halt execution of Humberto Leal on grounds that Texas violated an international treaty, H4593 [6JY]
———call for investigation of murder of David Hartley on Falcon Lake on U.S.-Mexico border, H3283 [13MY], H6280 [21SE], H6568 [5OC]
———condemn attack against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and express condolences to families of victims of such attack, H950 [16FE], H1073, H1074 [17FE], E268 [18FE]
———urge prosecution of Mexican soldiers accused of sexual assault, E1103 [15JN]
MF Global Holdings Ltd.: collapse and subsequent bankruptcy declaration, H7724 [17NO], H8962-H8964 [14DE]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: cancel compact with Malawi relative to admission of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir into the country, E1910 [24OC]
Missouri: tribute to Army National Guard 4175th Military Police Detachment Criminal Investigation Division, E501 [16MR]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: review and implement recommendations, H8999-H9001 [15DE]
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: observance, H2673 [14AP], E740 [15AP]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: observance, E2016 [4NO]
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: observance, E1704 [23SE]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H6567 [5OC], H7016, H7021, H7051-H7057 [25OC], H7083 [26OC], H7337 [4NO], E1812, E1816 [11OC], E1921, E1929, E1930 [25OC], E1933, E1942 [26OC], E1956 [27OC], E1971 [1NO], E1977 [2NO]
National Missing Children's Day: observance, E970 [27MY]
National objectives: develop organized approach to addressing violence, E96 [24JA]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H73 [6JA], H106 [7JA], H235 [18JA], H259 [19JA], H1074, H1093 [17FE], H1399 [1MR], H8012 [1DE]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 152), H797 [15FE], H2319 [5AP], H6844, H6845 [12OC]
———ensure any investigation of U.S. citizens under certain extended authorities not circumvent the Constitution and provide expedited review of such violations, H742, H743 [14FE]
———ensure that legislative language addressing border security improvement differentiates between high-risk and low-risk borders, E1680 [21SE]
———improve border security, H2315-H2320 [5AP], H3284, H3297 [13MY], H3765 [31MY], H6848 [12OC], H6858 [13OC], H7901 [29NO]
———improve border security (H.R. 1299), E1680 [21SE]
———maintain National Guard assistance in U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H1896 [16MR], H3638 [25MY]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, E740 [15AP]
New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: tribute, E1921 [25OC]
News Corp.: allegations of illegal activities, H5090 [15JY]
News media: allegations of partisan political rhetoric leading to violence, H360 [20JA]
Norquist, Grover G.: allegations of criminal and ethical misconduct and use of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge to encourage partisanship and advance personal issues, H6509-H6514 [4OC]
Northern Illinois University: anniversary of shooting, E314 [18FE]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, E1503 [5AU]
———condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (H. Res. 379), E1436 [28JY]
Obama, President: evaluation of immigration policies, H5969 [8SE], H6865 [13OC]
———evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H3298 [13MY], H4322 [16JN], H4788 [8JY], H7386-H7390 [4NO]
Omaha, NE: express condolences to families of victims of Millard South High School shooting, H51, H52 [6JA]
Ortiz-Macey, Withelma (T): Glamour (publication) Woman of the Year award recipient, E2078 [17NO]
Pakistan: condemn killing of Government officials for advocacy of religious freedom and call on the U.N. and Pakistan to advocate the repeal of blasphemy laws, E411 [3MR]
Peace Corps: condemn sexual assaults of Peace Corps volunteers, H542-H544 [8FE], H3207 [11MY], H4467 [23JN]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, and establish victims advocates and a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 31), H7185 [1NO]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (H.R. 2337), H4467 [23JN]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), H7178-H7187 [1NO], E1989 [3NO], E2014 [4NO]
Peoria, IL: establish September 11th Remembrance Day, E1588 [9SE]
Pollard, Jonathan J.: grant executive clemency and commute full sentence of life imprisonment, H5868 [1AU], E1489 [2AU]
Port Orchard, WA: tribute to law enforcement officers shot in the line of duty, E194 [10FE]
POW: efficacy of enhanced interrogation techniques in the war on terror, H3095, H3096 [5MY]
Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (H.R. 1528), H2860 [15AP]
Public welfare programs: require States to implement drug testing program for applicants and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3193), E1864 [13OC]
Puerto Rico: establish a Caribbean border initiative to combat drug trafficking and violence, H8733 [13DE]
———increase recruitment and retention of Federal law enforcement officers, H3418 [25MY]
REAL ID Act: funding, H2791 [14AP], H3878 [1JN]
Rosenberg Foundation: anniversary, E386 [1MR]
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. 1575), E740 [15AP]
Rutgers University: tribute to Center for Women's Global Leadership 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign, H8200, H8201 [7DE], E2196 [7DE]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of special needs students, H1803 [15MR]
———address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (H.R. 1648), E1641 [15SE], E2093 [18NO]
———provide that States receiving charter school grants require criminal background checks for charter school employees, H6121 [13SE]
SEC: require persons offering or selling securities utilizing general advertising or general solicitation to not have been previously convicted of fraud in connection with a financial transaction, H7312, H7313 [3NO]
Securities: preserve State rights to enforce securities laws with respect to fraud, deceit, or unlawful conduct, H7306-H7308 [3NO]
Ships and vessels: suppress the threat of piracy on the high seas, H7349, H7364 [4NO], E2052 [15NO]
Smochek, Jess: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Public Awareness Award recipient, E735 [15AP]
Social Security: expand permissive exclusion from participation in Federal health care programs to individuals and entities affiliated with sanctioned entities (H.R. 675), E209 [11FE]
Somalia: develop a strategy to address piracy, H1595 [8MR]
Spain: call for maximum penalty in murder case against Antonio Gordillo, E1223 [1JY]
Sri Lanka: call for investigation of alleged war crimes, E65 [18JA], E1731 [29SE]
SSA: protect information received related to deceased individuals (H.R. 3475), H7834 [18NO]
St. Petersburg, FL: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, H416 [24JA], H442 [25JA]
Stone, Mary Ellen: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E735 [15AP]
Sudan: condemn violence against civilians in South Kordofan, H5110 [15JY], E1497 [5AU], E1785 [6OC]
Taxation: disclose certain tax return information relative to identity theft (H.R. 1538), E719 [14AP]
———permit disclosure of certain tax return information for purposes of missing or exploited children investigations (H.R. 1978), E948 [25MY]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5978 [8SE], H6013, H6037-H6040 [9SE], H6045, H6091-H6094 [12SE], H6794 [12OC], E1564 [8SE], E1576, E1578, E1579, E1580, E1581, E1583, E1584, E1590 [9SE], E1593, E1594, E1596, E1599, E1601 [12SE]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 391), H6019, H6032 [9SE], E1577, E1582 [9SE], E1640 [15SE]
———award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 3421), H8825-H8828 [13DE]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, H3650, H3651 [25MY]
———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. 478), H686 [11FE]
Topeka, KS: decision of Topeka City Council to repeal law against misdemeanor domestic battery, H7056 [25OC]
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (H. Res. 32), H144-H200 [12JA], H474 [26JA], E59, E61, E65 [18JA], E69, E70 [19JA]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, H6508 [4OC], H6740-H6745 [11OC], H6796-H6804 [12OC]
U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement: require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, E1845 [13OC]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: extend certain provisions, H3738-H3749 [26MY], E978 [27MY], E1001 [31MY], E1007 [1JN], E1025 [2JN]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), H518, H519, H520-H528 [8FE], H559 [9FE], H731-H745 [14FE], H800 [15FE], E171 [9FE], E189 [10FE], E225 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), Senate amendment, H1075-H1080 [17FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration (H. Res. 79), H621-H631 [10FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 93), H951-H957 [16FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), motion to recommit, H742, H743 [14FE]
———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps (H.R. 1800), H3741 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions, consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 269), H3353-H3361, H3396 [24MY]
University of Texas, El Paso: tribute to Women's Resource Center campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, E746 [15AP]
Valmores, Nilda: Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E735 [15AP]
Virginia Tech University: express condolences to victim and the university community impacted by campus shootings, H8296, H8297 [8DE]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (H.R. 2212), E1121 [16JN]
Women: prohibit Federal agents from accessing private medical records of victims of rape or incest, H3041-H3043 [4MY]
———promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (H.R. 3271), E1956 [27OC]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: observance, H4194 [15JN], E1113 [16JN]
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.: tribute to Show Tolerance and Respect (STAR) program to combat school violence and bullying, E1641 [15SE]
YWCA: tribute to ``Walk a Mile in Her Shoes'' initiative, E1930 [25OC]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 1241), S3975 [21JN]
Agriculture: prohibit fraudulently representing a product as maple syrup (S. 1742), S6875 [20OC]
ALLY Foundation: tribute, S2772 [9MY]
Animals: prohibit shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption (S. 1176), S3692 [9JN]
Anti-Defamation League: tribute to ``9/11 Ten Years Later—The Changing Face of Hate, Terrorism and Democracy in America'' report, S5991 [26SE]
Armed Forces: clarify authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S8053 [30NO], S8122-S8124 [1DE]
———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities, S8133 [1DE]
———limit authority to detain certain persons under authorizations for use of military force to persons captured abroad, S7961 [29NO], S8025 [30NO], S8096-S8103, S8107 [1DE]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7960-S7963 [29NO], S8025, S8036-S8045, S8048 [30NO], S8088-S8093, S8110, S8122-S8125, S8140-S8142 [1DE], S8633-S8636, S8645-S8647, S8650-S8664 [15DE]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (S. 2003), S8651, S8658-S8660 [15DE]
———review authority to detain and prosecute certain persons under authorizations for use of military force, S7655-S7677 [17NO], S7796-S7799, S7803 [18NO], S7941-S7957, S7960 [29NO], S8655 [15DE]
———tribute for assistance in combating pirates off the Somali coast, S3150 [19MY]
Aviation: include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border, S7791 [18NO]
———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1485), S5260 [2AU]
———include ultralight aircraft under the definition of aircraft relative to aviation smuggling and identify equipment and technology to track illegal use of such aircraft near the Mexican border (S. 1974), S8466 [8DE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, S476, S477 [2FE], S503, S535, S538 [3FE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (S. 1608), S5894 [22SE]
Bankruptcy: combat creditor abuses in the bankruptcy process by providing remedies for negligent, reckless, or fraudulent assertion of claim (S. 1054), S3276 [24MY]
Breuer, Lanny: call for resignation for allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S8390-S8392 [7DE]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: prevent importation of counterfeit products and infringing devices, S6175 [5OC]
Business and industry: increase penalties for economic espionage (S. 678), S1985 [30MR]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services, S8649 [15DE]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (S. 1228), S4173 [29JN], S7662 [17NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 46), S2972 [12MY]
———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S4859 [25JY]
Carson City, NV: express condolences to victims and their families of shooting at IHOP restaurant, S5321 [6SE], S5348 [7SE], S5748 [20SE]
Children and youth: save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants, S8457 [8DE]
Classified information: provide penalties for disclosure of classified information related to certain intelligence activities, S2127 [5AP]
Cole, James M.: suitability to be Deputy Attorney General relative to opinion on trial of enemy combatants by civilian courts instead of military tribunals, S2762-S2768, S2770, S2771 [9MY], S4139, S4144 [28JN]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (S. 834), S4843 [22JY]
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (S. 1984), S8549 [13DE]
Computers: reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (S. 372), S796 [16FE]
Connecticut: tribute to Sherwood Island State Park memorial for Connecticut victims of terrorist attacks, S2602 [3MY]
Cook County, IL: passage of ordinance directing local law enforcement officials not to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers, S7052 [2NO]
Copyrights: amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright (S. 978), S3968 [21JN]
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 (S. 1483), S5255-S5259 [2AU]
Corvallis, OR: tribute to Benton County, OR, Drug Treatment Court, S8065 [30NO]
Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 300), S629 [8FE], S4850, S4852 [22JY]
Dawkins, Elisha L.: arrest for alleged passport fraud, S4192 [29JN]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations, S7894 [28NO]
Dept. of Defense: bolster the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts, S7643, S7647, S7648, S7662 [17NO], S7967, S7968 [29NO], S8134 [1DE]
———preserve documentary evidence of incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military, S8059, S8060 [30NO]
———provide that detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba remain open and require individuals detained at the facility be tried only by military commission, S7165 [8NO]
———reaffirm authority to maintain Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a location for the detention of unprivileged enemy belligerents (S. 944), S2876 [11MY]
———support programs providing pro bono legal assistance to members of the Armed Forces (S. 1106), S3438 [26MY]
Dept. of Education: authorize grant programs to ensure successful, safe, and healthy students by promoting wellness, preventing bullying, violence, and drug use, and fostering a positive school climate (S. 919), S2793 [9MY]
Dept. of HHS: require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (S. 1667), S6334 [6OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: border protection funding, S1472 [9MR]
———reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (S. 473), S1223 [3MR]
———reduce trafficking of drugs and prevent human smuggling across the Southwest border by deterring construction and use of border tunnels (S. 1236), S3931 [20JN]
Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S7694 [17NO]
———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S637 [10FE], S8723 [16DE]
———consult with appropriate officials within the executive branch prior to making the decision to try an unprivileged enemy belligerent in Federal civilian court (S. 614), S1834 [17MR]
———decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in military tribunals, S2064 [4AP]
———decision to prosecute suspected terrorist Ahmed Abdulkadir Warsame in Federal civilian court rather than military tribunal, S4334, S4336 [6JY], S4425, S4431 [7JY]
———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 596), S1752 [16MR]
———establish Office of Elder Justice to strengthen law enforcement responses to elder abuse (S. 462), S1142 [2MR]
———establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project (S. 1192), S3773 [14JN]
———improve efforts to combat fraud, S7801 [18NO]
———improve efforts to combat fraud (S. 890), S2733 [5MY]
———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), S2936-S2941 [12MY], S3419 [26MY], S7776 [17NO]
———prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property (S. 968), motion to proceed, S8783 [17DE]
———prohibit funding for operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S6634, S6635, S6648 [18OC]
———prohibit funding for prosecution in Article III courts of individuals involved in terrorist attacks against the U.S. or its allies or who are members of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), S6730, S6736, S6737, S6744-S6749, S6751 [19OC], S6795, S6809, S6818, S6819, S6833-S6836, S6846 [20OC]
———protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 250), S418-S420 [1FE]
———provide for Federal jurisidiction for theft of trade secrets, S6175 [5OC]
———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. 517), S1503 [9MR]
———provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (S. 1612), S5908 [22SE], S8690 [15DE]
———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (S. 639), S1846 [17MR]
———response to request for release of documents on whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S2765, S2770 [9MY], S4139 [28JN]
———Solicitor General filing of brief with the Supreme Court supporting a stay of execution for Humberto Leal on grounds that Texas violated an international treaty, S4636-S4638 [18JY]
———submit report detailing legal interpretations and analysis necessary to understand Federal Government's official interpretation of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, S3258-S3260 [24MY], S3369, S3370 [26MY]
———whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, S2474 [14AP], S6991-S6993 [1NO], S8110 [1DE], S8570-S8573 [14DE]
Drugs: address issues relative to prescription drug abuse, S6591 [17OC]
———enhance penalties for marketing controlled substances to minors (S. 513), S1410, S1411 [8MR]
———increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S7705 [17NO]
Egypt: condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom (S. Res. 22), S265 [26JA], S368 [31JA]
El Salvador: condemn violence against anti-mining activists at El Dorado gold mine in Cabanas, S4515 [12JY]
Espionage: improve, modernize, and clarify certain espionage statutes, promote Federal whistleblower protection statutes and regulations, and deter unauthorized disclosures of classified information (S. 355), S754 [15FE]
FAA: authorize National Airspace System development of a pilot program to determine safety regulations and flight standards for unmanned aerial vehicles, S566 [4FE]
———increase number of test sites in the National Airspace System used for unmanned aerial vehicles and require one of those test sites include a significant portion of public lands, S509 [3FE]
———make it a crime to photograph, record, or distribute a body scan image taken by a full body scanner at an airport or any Federal building without express authorization, S595 [7FE]
FBI: improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S1931 [29MR]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: require restitution for victims of criminal violations (S. 350), S748 [15FE]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S4218 [29JN]
———Executive order to require Southwest border States to report purchases of two or more of certain rifles during a certain time period, S5240 [2AU]
———gun control, S4218 [29JN], S7607 [16NO]
———prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who has been convicted of a felony or domestic violence in a foreign court (S. 1305), S4293 [30JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 19), S3784 [14JN]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S339 [27JA], S2552 [14AP], S3808 [15JN]
Foreign countries: require reporting on certain information and communications technologies and develop action plans to improve capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime (S. 1469), S5254 [2AU]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S2564, S2566 [2MY], S2759 [9MY], S3310 [25MY], S3742 [14JN], S3911-S3913 [20JN], S3966 [21JN], S3991 [22JN], S4053, S4054 [23JN], S5415 [8SE], S5472 [9SE], S5490-S5493 [12SE]
Guatemala: human rights violations, S2039 [31MR]
Health care professionals: improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (S. 1765), S6922 [31OC]
Human rights: provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (S. 1919), S7997 [29NO]
Illinois: tribute to juvenile justice reforms, S7122 [3NO]
Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (S. 638), S1846 [17MR]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 332), S684 [14FE], S5472 [9SE]
———provide penalties for individuals who engage in schemes to defraud aliens and increase awareness about such fraud (S. 1336), S4452 [7JY]
———reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (S. 1202), S3827 [15JN], S3913 [20JN]
Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (S. 1223), S3793-S3795 [15JN]
———promote public awareness of cyber security (S. 813), S2498 [14AP], S3884 [16JN]
———specify circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information through an electronic communications device (S. 1212), S7174 [8NO]
Intellectual property: improve intellectual property rights enforcement, S6155 [5OC]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act: extend certain provisions, S3263 [24MY], S3292-S3311, S3319, S3320, S3322 [25MY], S3367-S3372, S3386-S3402 [26MY], S5239 [2AU]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE], S727-S731 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions relating to individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers, S3210-S3212 [23MY], S3258 [24MY], S3293 [25MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 149), S223 [25JA]
———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S549, S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3210-S3212, S3214-S3219 [23MY], S3248-S3252, S3257-S3262 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), S3396 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), unanimous-consent request, S3396 [26MY]
Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (S. Con. Res. 22), S3280 [24MY]
Law enforcement: clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (S. 1145), S3500 [6JN], S4148 [28JN]
———deter public corruption (S. 401), S904 [17FE]
———establish a Dept. of Justice Office of Forensic Science, a Forensic Science Board, and committees of scientists to examine forensic sciences, and require laboratories to be accredited (S. 132), S194 [25JA]
———grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (S. 505), S1407 [8MR]
———limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies, S3392, S3395, S3397-S3399 [26MY]
———limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies (S. 1071), S3363 [25MY]
———prevent identity theft and tax fraud (S. 1534), S5461 [8SE], S5595 [14SE]
———prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S6339 [6OC], S6481, S6482 [13OC]
———provide for a good faith exemption from suspicious activity reporting requirements (S. 1072), S3363 [25MY]
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. 657), S1899 [28MR], S8723 [16DE]
Medicare: establish smart card pilot program (S. 1551), S5580 [13SE]
———make available to the public aggregate data on providers of services and suppliers and allow access to claims and payment data for purposes of conducting health research and detecting fraud (S. 856), S2531 [14AP]
Medicare/Medicaid: prevent misuse, overutilization, and trafficking of prescription drugs by limiting access to such drugs by high-risk beneficiaries (S. 882), S6592 [17OC]
Mexico: condemn attack against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and express condolences to families of victims of such attack, S861 [17FE]
MF Global Holdings Ltd.: collapse and subsequent bankruptcy declaration, S8449 [8DE]
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda: ratification, S6004 [26SE]
Nadarkhani, Youcef: protest of human rights violations by Iran relative to incarceration and death sentence, S6290 [6OC]
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: tribute to Law Enforcement Excellence Award recipients, S4152 [28JN]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 127), S2090 [4AP], S2553 [14AP]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish, S6573 [17OC], S6794, S6796-S6800, S6802, S6851 [20OC], S6983 [1NO]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 306), S6889 [20OC]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, S6592 [17OC]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 36), S492 [2FE]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 32), S346 [27JA]
Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable (S. 1763), S6919 [31OC]
Norway: condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, S4857 [25JY]
———condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack (S. Res. 240), S4970 [27JY]
Obama, President: evaluation of immigration policies, S6990 [1NO]
———meeting with President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d'Ivoire, S5045 [29JY], S5236 [2AU]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators, S2595 [3MY]
———expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (S. 1166), S3689 [9JN]
Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, and establish victims advocates and a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), correction in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 31), S6562 [13OC]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), S6004-S6007 [26SE]
———require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (S. 1280), unanimous-consent agreement, S7226 [8NO]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, S2987, S2988 [16MY]
———observance (S. Res. 168), S2752 [5MY]
Pharmaceuticals: increase penalties for stealing, transporting, and storing stolen prescription drugs (S. 1002), S6592 [17OC]
Pornography: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (S. 1308), S4294 [30JN]
POW: allow criminal enforcement and national security authorities to continue with ongoing civilian interrogations and other law enforcement activities of suspected terrorists in military custody, S8638 [15DE]
———classify techniques used to interrogate certain enemy combatants, S8050-S8056 [30NO], S8130 [1DE]
———efficacy of enhanced interrogation techniques in the war on terror, S2897-S2901 [12MY]
———improve procedures for detention and review of status of detainees of the U.S., S6365, S6366 [11OC], S6628-S6633 [18OC]
Privacy: impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings, S625 [8FE], S713, S714 [15FE]
———prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (S. 1151), S3544 [7JN]
Public officials: prohibit from engaging in undisclosed self-dealing (S. 995), S2955 [12MY]
Roads and highways: protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform (S. 994), S2954 [12MY]
Russia: impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations (S. 1039), S3179-S3181 [19MY], S7180 [8NO]
———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, S3377-S3380 [26MY]
Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control: release of ``Responding to Violence in Central America'' report, S5895 [22SE]
Small business: prevent fraud in small business contracting (S. 633), S1843 [17MR], S5846 [21SE]
Social Security: limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 1199), S3817 [15JN]
Somalia: develop a strategy to address piracy, S1174 [3MR]
Sri Lanka: commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement (S. Res. 84), S1075 [1MR]
———establish independent international investigation into allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, S5241 [2AU]
Strauss-Kahn, Dominique: call for resignation from IMF, S3086 [18MY]
———deny severance and retirement benefits from IMF if convicted of criminal charges, S3375 [26MY]
Sudan: condemn violence against civilians in South Kordofan, S6035 [3OC]
Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in U.S. v. Jones relative to law enforcement use of global positioning system (GPS) surveillance without a warrant, S7174 [8NO]
Tapp, David A.: National Association of Drug Court Professionals All Rise Leadership Award recipient, S6657 [18OC]
Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (S. 755), S2268 [7AP]
Terrorism: allow determination that certain individuals are unlawful enemy combatants subject to trial by military commissions, S7809 [18NO], S8030-S8032 [30NO], S8113, S8126 [1DE]
———allow terrorist suspects to be interrogated by the FBI and tried by civilian courts instead of military tribunals, S6488 [13OC]
———anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5350 [7SE], S5398-S5402, S5443-S5446 [8SE], S5472, S5475, S5479 [9SE], S5481, S5486, S5490-S5493 [12SE], S5530 [13SE], S5708 [19SE], S5991 [26SE]
———award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H.R. 3421), S8689 [15DE]
———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (S. 1239), S5479, S5480 [9SE]
———deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (S. 1894), S7710 [17NO]
———require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts, S3491 [6JN], S6146 [5OC]
Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (S. Res. 14), S74, S247 [25JA], S255-S260 [26JA], S355 [31JA]
U.S. Marshals Service: provide administrative subpoena authority for investigation of unregistered sex offenders (S. 671), S1936 [29MR]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: vote on applying retroactively the sentencing guideline amendment on sentence disparities between powder and crack cocaine offenses, S4209 [29JN]
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: require improvement of labor rights and security for workers before approval and implementation, S6401, S6412, S6422, S6437, S6439 [12OC]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: clarify that authority to obtain information does not include certain firearm records, S3391, S3395, S3399 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions, S2663 [4MY], S3263 [24MY], S3292-S3311, S3319, S3320, S3322 [25MY], S3367-S3372, S3386-S3402 [26MY], S5239 [2AU]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), S621 [8FE], S727-S731 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions (H.R. 514), unanimous-consent agreement, S727 [15FE]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1022), S3116 [18MY], S3119 [19MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1038), motion to proceed, S3162 [19MY], S3210-S3212, S3214-S3219 [23MY], S3248-S3252, S3257-S3262 [24MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), S3396 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 1114), unanimous-consent request, S3396 [26MY]
———extend certain provisions (S. 149), S223 [25JA]
———extend certain provisions (S. 289), S549, S559 [3FE], S565 [4FE]
———extend certain provisions relating to access to business records and roving wiretaps, S3210-S3212 [23MY], S3258 [24MY], S3293 [25MY]
———remove extension of sunset date for certain provisions relating to access to business records (S. 1074), S3363 [25MY]
Vienna Convention on Consular Relations: improve U.S. compliance relative to foreign nationals' access to their consulate and legal assistance (S. 1194), S3779 [14JN], S4215 [29JN], S4636-S4638 [18JY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S7900 [28NO], S8071 [30NO], S8457 [8DE]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (S. 2017), S8737 [16DE]
Wild, Thomas: National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Life Saving Award recipient, S3044 [17MY]
Women: protect housing rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (S. 1892), S7706 [17NO]
Reports
Loosening Restrictions on the Carrying of Concealed Guns in Public Does Not Improve Public Safety: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (excerpt), H7600 [15NO]
Reports filed
Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 915) (H. Rept. 112-268), H7396 [4NO]
Border Tunnel Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1236), S8679 [15DE]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 112-224), H6460 [26SE]
Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA): Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1145), S4075 [23JN]
Combating Military Counterfeits Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1228), S4802 [21JY]
Consideration of H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 79) (H. Rept. 112-8), H597 [9FE]
Consideration of H.R. 822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 112-283), H7577 [14NO]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 93) (H. Rept. 112-14), H922 [15FE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 281) (H. Rept. 112-92), H3753 [26MY]
Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 473), S6600 [17OC]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 473) (S. Rept. 112-90), S6871 [20OC]
Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1886), S8460 [8DE]
Criminal Penalty Provision for Criminal Infringement of a Copyright: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 978), S3924 [20JN]
Death in Custody Reporting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2189) (H. Rept. 112-198), H5963 [7SE]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2189), S7701 [17NO]
Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 313) (H. Rept. 112-324), H8727 [12DE]
Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 678), S8460 [8DE]
Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 350), S3170 [19MY]
Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1550) (H. Rept. 112-293), H7898 [22NO]
Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 347) (H. Rept. 112-9), H722 [11FE]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 347), S7701 [17NO]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1794), S7701 [17NO]
Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 890), S3170 [19MY]
Finding Fugitive Sex Offenders Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 671), S8148 [1DE]
Food Safety Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 216), S2045 [31MR]
Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 112-211), H6237 [19SE]
Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 300) (S. Rept. 112-37), S4640 [18JY]
Identity Theft Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2552) (H. Rept. 112-202), H6009 [8SE]
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Provisions Relating to Individual Terrorists as Agents of Foreign Powers Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1800) (H. Rept. 112-79), H3341 [23MY]
Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2076) (H. Rept. 112-186), H5780 [29JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2076), S7701 [17NO]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1793), S7701 [17NO]
National Blue Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 657), S5458 [8SE]
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 822) (H. Rept. 112-277), H7405 [10NO]
Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1280) (S. Rept. 112-82), S5836 [21SE]
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1151), S5902 [22SE]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1151) (S. Rept. 112-91), S7154 [7NO]
Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1535), S5902 [22SE]
Piracy Suppression Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2839) (H. Rept. 112-273), H7405 [10NO]
Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property (PROTECT IP) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 968), S3426 [26MY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 968) (S. Rept. 112-39), S4845 [22JY]
Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 401), S5017 [28JY]
Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of USA PATRIOT Act and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act Provisions Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 112-86), H3341 [23MY]
Secure Border Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1299) (H. Rept. 112-274), H7405 [10NO]
Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 386) (H. Rept. 112-11), H722 [11FE]
See Something, Say Something Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 963) (H. Rept. 112-204), H6096 [12SE]
Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1792), S8148 [1DE]
Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act Provisions Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1800) (H. Rept. 112-79), H3341 [23MY]
Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2074) (H. Rept. 112-235), H6623 [5OC]
Video Tape Service Provider May Obtain a Consumer's Informed, Written Consent on an Ongoing Basis and That Consent May Be Obtained Through the Internet: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2471) (H. Rept. 112-312), H8124 [2DE]
Resolutions of ratification
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty With Bermuda, S6004 [26SE]
Statements
Wartime Detention of Enemy Combatants—Including U.S. Citizens Who Join the Forces of the Enemy—Is an Established Practice That Is Clearly Constitutional, S8089 [1DE]
Why Military Detention Is Necessary—To Allow Intelligence Gathering That Will Prevent Future Terrorist Attacks Against the American People, S8090 [1DE]
Summaries
Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S. 1483), S5259 [2AU]
Tables
Massachusetts victims of terrorist attacks, E1577 [9SE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 46, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H3189 [11MY]
H. Res. 32, condemn shootings at, Tucson, AZ, ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords, H144 [12JA]
H. Res. 79, consideration of H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, H621 [10FE]
H. Res. 93, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, H951 [16FE]
H. Res. 269, same-day consideration of consideration of Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act provisions extension, H3353 [24MY]
H. Res. 269, same-day consideration of consideration of Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions extension, H3353 [24MY]
H. Res. 281, consideration of Senate amendment to S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, H3738 [26MY]
H. Res. 391, terrorist attacks anniversary, H6032 [9SE]
H. Res. 463, consideration of H.R. 822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, H7593 [15NO]
H. Res. 495, recognize 2009 attack on Fort Hood, TX, as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad, H8955 [14DE]
H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act, H8831 [13DE]
H.R. 347, Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act, H1373 [28FE]
H.R. 386, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H1370 [28FE]
H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act, S727 [15FE], H520 [8FE], H731 [14FE]
H.R. 2074, Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act, H6689 [11OC]
H.R. 2076, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, H6046 [12SE]
H.R. 2189, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H6244 [20SE]
H.R. 2471, clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet, H8161 [6DE]
H.R. 3421, Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act, H8825 [13DE]
S. 8, Tough and Smart National Security Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, S130 [25JA]
S. 132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act, S195-S202 [25JA]
S. 216, Food Safety Accountability Act, S340 [27JA], S2552 [14AP]
S. 250, Dept. of Justice crime victims' rights protection and DNA-related grant programs reauthorization, S420-S423 [1FE]
S. 300, Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act, S4850-S4852 [22JY]
S. 350, Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act, S748 [15FE]
S. 355, Espionage Statutes Modernization Act, S755 [15FE]
S. 372, Cybersecurity and Internet Safety Standards Act, S796 [16FE]
S. 401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act, S905 [17FE]
S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act, S1143 [2MR]
S. 513, Saving Kids From Dangerous Drugs Act, S1411 [8MR]
S. 633, Small Business Contracting Fraud Prevention Act, S1843-S1845 [17MR], S5846-S5848 [21SE]
S. 638, SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act, S1846 [17MR]
S. 639, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program reauthorization, S1846 [17MR]
S. 671, Finding Fugitive Sex Offenders Act, S1937 [29MR]
S. 678, Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act, S1985 [30MR]
S. 856, Medicare Spending Transparency Act, S2531 [14AP]
S. 890, Fighting Fraud To Protect Taxpayers Act, S2733-S2735 [5MY]
S. 919, Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act, S2794-S2797 [9MY]
S. 944, Detaining Terrorists To Secure America Act, S2877 [11MY]
S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property (PROTECT IP) Act, S2937-S2940 [12MY]
S. 982, Detaining Terrorists To Secure America Act, S2948 [12MY]
S. 990, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, H3739 [26MY]
S. 994, State Ethics Law Protection Act, S2954 [12MY]
S. 995, Public Officials Accountability Act, S2955 [12MY]
S. 1022, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3109 [18MY]
S. 1038, PATRIOT Sunsets Extension Act, S3179 [19MY]
S. 1039, Rule of Law Accountability Act, S3181 [19MY]
S. 1054, Fighting Fraud in Bankruptcy Act, S3277 [24MY]
S. 1071, limit suspicious activity reporting requirements to requests from law enforcement agencies, S3363 [25MY]
S. 1072, provide for a good faith exemption from suspicious activity reporting requirements, S3363 [25MY]
S. 1074, remove extension of sunset date for certain Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act provisions relating to access to business records, S3364 [25MY]
S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act, S3439 [26MY]
S. 1145, Civilian Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act (CEJA), S3501 [6JN]
S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act, S3545-S3552 [7JN]
S. 1176, American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act, S3692 [9JN]
S. 1192, Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act, S3774-S3776 [14JN]
S. 1194, Consular Notification Compliance Act, S3780 [14JN]
S. 1199, Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act, S3817-S3821 [15JN]
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act, S3894-S3896 [16JN]
S. 1236, Border Tunnel Prevention Act, S3932 [20JN]
S. 1239, Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Act, S5480 [9SE]
S. 1280, Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act, S6004-S6006 [26SE], H7178-H7180 [1NO]
S. 1305, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act, S4294 [30JN]
S. 1336, Immigration Fraud Prevention Act, S4452 [7JY]
S. 1485, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, S5260 [2AU]
S. 1534, Identity Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act, S5462 [8SE]
S. 1612, Targeting Transnational Drug Trafficking Act, S5908 [22SE], S8690 [15DE]
S. 1667, Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act, S6335-S6338 [6OC]
S. 1742, Maple Agriculture Protection and Law Enforcement (MAPLE) Act, S6875 [20OC]
S. 1763, Stand Against Violence and Empower (SAVE) Native Women Act, S6920-S6922 [31OC]
S. 1886, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act, S7705 [17NO]
S. 1892, Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act, S7707 [17NO]
S. 1919, Girls Protection Act, S7997 [29NO]
S. 1974, Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act, S8466 [8DE]
S. Con. Res. 12, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2400 [12AP]
S. Con. Res. 22, pardon John A. (Jack) Johnson posthumously, S3280 [24MY]
S. Con. Res. 31, correction in enrollment of S. 1280, Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act, S6516, S6562 [13OC], H7185 [1NO]
S. Res. 14, condemn shootings at, Tucson, AZ, ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords, S241 [25JA], S259 [26JA]
S. Res. 22, condemn bombing of Coptic Christian church in Egypt, express condolences to those affected by the attack, call for a full investigation of bombing, and ensure practice of religious freedom, S245 [25JA], S368 [31JA]
S. Res. 32, National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, S342, S346 [27JA]
S. Res. 36, National Stalking Awareness Month, S486, S492 [2FE]
S. Res. 84, commend U.N. efforts to implement human rights accountability in Sri Lanka, call for investigation of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater freedom of movement, S1068, S1075 [1MR]
S. Res. 102, commend peaceful protesters in Libya, condemn use of violence, support no-fly zone, call for Muammar Qaddafi to step down, and recognize Libyan Transitional National Council as governing authority, S1682 [15MR]
S. Res. 127, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, S2090 [4AP], S2553 [14AP]
S. Res. 139, investigate volume of ships and planes from North Korea and allegations of international crimes in Burma, and encourage release of political prisoners and provision of safe havens for child soldiers, S2361 [8AP]
S. Res. 149, support goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, S2542 [14AP]
S. Res. 168, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S2745, S2753 [5MY]
S. Res. 240, condemn terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya Island, Norway, and express condolences and support to those affected by the attack, S4962, S4970 [27JY]
S. Res. 306, support goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, S6880, S6889 [20OC]
S. Res. 346, suspend aid to Antigua and Barbuda, urge cooperation with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud, S8464 [8DE]