LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Amendments

Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act: clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), S7933 [10NO]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 90), S7919 [10NO]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 90)—Senate amendment, H8196 [16NO]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 125), S2671, S2695 [6MY]

Taxation: allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), S3839, S3844 [4JN], S4290, S4307 [18JN], S4348, S4349, S4352, S4357 [22JN], H4507 [18JN]

Transportation Security Administration: conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), S6817, S6819, S6820 [17SE], S6932, S6946, S6948 [24SE], S6955 [25SE], S6978 [28SE], H6731 [30SE]

Articles and editorials

Family vs. Duty—Personal and Family Preparedness for Law Enforcement Organizational Resilience, H9261 [10DE]

Lost in the Line of Duty—A State Trooper’s Story 12 Years Later, S4596 [24JN]

McKinney, Texas, and the Racial History of American Swimming Pools, H3962 [9JN]

Thousands Say Goodbye to Slain Richmond Officer Daniel Ellis—Chief Says ‘‘Grief Is Nearly Inconsolable’’, S8596 [10DE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 516), H7742 [4NO]

Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act: clarify effective date of certain provisions (see S. 1356), S2933 [14MY] (see H.R. 2252), H2876 [12MY]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 90), H8152 [5NO]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase transparency, accountability, and community engagement, provide independent border security oversight, and improve training of agents and officers (see H.R. 3576), H6178 [18SE]

——— provide for hardship duty pay for border patrol agents and customs and border protection officers assigned to highly-trafficked rural areas (see S. 2367), S8494 [8DE]

Bureau of Prisons: issue oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray) to officers and employees in Federal medium-security prisons and higher (see S. 238), S420 [22JA] (see H.R. 472), H530 [22JA]

——— provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see S. 368), S772 [4FE] (see H.R. 1545), H1848 [23MR] (see H.R. 1592), H1900 [24MR]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (see S. 2034), S6651 [15SE] (see H.R. 814), H866 [9FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 25), H1803 [19MR]

Capitol Police: authorize enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 3928), H7742 [4NO]

——— give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (see H.R. 715), H810 [4FE]

Chattanooga, TN: condemn shootings at military sites, honor Armed Forces members who lost their lives, commend those caring for injured and investigating incident, and express condolences to those affected (see S. Res. 227), S5210 [21JY]

Civil liberties: reaffirm right of individuals to record law enforcement authorities and full protection of law to possess recording devices and data saved on such devices (see H. Con. Res. 41), H2464 [23AP]

Civil rights: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 2052), H2496 [28AP]

Courts: provide a penalty for assault or homicide committed by certain State or local officers (see H.R. 1102), H1368 [26FE]

Courts provide for a hearing before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for State criminal charges against an officer whose use of deadly force causes a death (see H.R. 429), H478 [21JA]

Crime: declare a national day of prayer to end targeted violence against law enforcement officers (see H. Res. 430), H6179 [18SE]

——— 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. 43), H37 [6JA]

——— establish a criminal violation for using false communications with the intent to create an emergency response (see H.R. 4057), H8359 [18NO]

——— provide criminal penalties for torture committed by law enforcement officers and others acting under color of law (see H.R. 3332), H5764 [29JY]

Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1232), H1609 [4MR]

——— prohibit transfer of excess military equipment to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1441), S3238 [21MY]

——— require Federal, State, and local agencies to which surplus military equipment and property is sold or donated demonstrate they are certified, trained, or licensed in proper operation of the equipment (see H.R. 139), H40 [6JA]

Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see S. 1352), S2933 [14MY] (see H.R. 2350), H3251 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1851), H2306 [16AP]

——— enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 3418), H5768 [29JY]

——— make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers (see S. 1915), S6239 [3AU] (see H.R. 1300), H1612 [4MR]

——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see S. 458), S926 [11FE] (see H.R. 883), H981 [11FE]

——— reform Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to provide training to first responders to improve homeland security, including domestic preparedness and response to terrorism (see H.R. 3842), H7331 [28OC]

——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to make a prompt determination of whether to issue a detainer in the case of an alien arrested for a violation of Federal, State, or local law (see H.R. 4007), H8239 [16NO]

——— study circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event (see H.R. 2795), H4431 [16JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow preferential consideration for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to applications from jurisdictions with laws in place making grand jury transcripts and records public (see H.R. 3028), H5088 [10JY]

——— authorize grantees to set up task forces on policing in local communities (see H.R. 2180), H2769 [30AP]

——— enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combatting misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers (see H.R. 2875), H4650 [24JN]

——— enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see S. 2401), S8684 [15DE] (see H.R. 2318), H3211 [14MY]

——— establish a pilot grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers (see S. 877), S2040 [26MR] (see H.R. 1680), H2109 [26MR]

——— establish grant program for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1124), H1369 [26FE]

——— expand cause of action relative to the pattern or practice of conduct by a governmental authority that deprives a person of constitutional rights to adults as well as juveniles (see H.R. 2955), H4861 [7JY]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 125), S100 [8JA] (see H.R. 228), H155 [8JA]

——— improve investigative and forensic resources for enforcement of laws relative to cybercrimes against persons (see H.R. 2602), H3756 [2JN]

——— improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 103), H39 [6JA]

——— incentivize States to enact laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution for use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2302), H2957 [13MY]

——— include court security officers in the public safety officers’ death benefits program (see S. 1108), S2472 [28AP]

——— increase Federal capability for civil investigations and litigation relative to alleged police, prosecutorial, or judicial misconduct (see H.R. 4249), H9327 [15DE]

——— issue rules pertaining to collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 306), H357 [13JA]

——— make grants to purchase body-worn cameras for State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (see S. 1897), S6136 [29JY] (see H.R. 3544), H6136 [17SE]

——— modify the definition of armor-piercing ammunition to conform to performance rather than metallurgical content (see H.R. 1454), H1769 [18MR]

——— provide death benefits for police officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers (see S. 962), S2220 [15AP]

——— provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 51), H37 [6JA]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 1742), H2152 [13AP]

——— provide grants to States and local governments for video recording of custodial interrogations (see H.R. 74), H38 [6JA]

——— require State and local law enforcement to report certain information on shooting incidents involving officers and provide grant funds to protect officers from violence and use of force training (see S. 1476), S3456 [2JN] (see H.R. 3481), H5942 [10SE]

——— require States receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funds to mandate sensitivity training for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1065), H1163 [25FE] (see H.R. 2302), H2957 [13MY]

——— require statistics relative to community trust in law enforcement in the National Crime Victimization Survey (see H.R. 4117), H8411 [19NO]

Eastland (vessel): honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River and reaffirm importance of maritime safety policy (see H. Res. 375), H5467 [23JY]

Executive Office of the President: disapprove Executive order relative to Federal support for State, local, and tribal law enforcement equipment acquisition (see H. Res. 559), H9205 [9DE]

FBI: include information in the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Incident-Based Reporting System on law enforcement-involved justifiable homicides (see H.R. 1810), H2268 [15AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2254), H2876 [12MY]

——— ensure Federal officers remain able to ensure their own safety and the safety of their families during a covered furlough (see S. 1162), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2137), H2767 [30AP]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 3497), H5974 [11SE]

——— establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 402), H412 [16JA] (see H.R. 3425), H5768 [29JY]

——— restrict the sale of armor-piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1358), H1635 [13MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of firefighters, law enforcement officers, members of rescue squads or ambulance crews, and public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 723), H811 [4FE]

France: condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (see S. Res. 29), S283 [20JA] (see H. Res. 31), H406 [14JA] (see H. Res. 37), H412 [16JA]

Government: prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt ceiling is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1122), H1369 [26FE]

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 87), H7189 [26OC]

Immigration: ensure humane treatment of certain detained persons (see H.R. 2314), H2957 [13MY]

——— expedite naturalization processes for alien spouses of first responders who die as a result of their employment (see H.R. 3159), H5402 [22JY]

——— improve law enforcement within the interior of the U.S. by improving State and local enforcement, national security, removal of criminal aliens, visa security, and aid to officers (see S. 1640), S4345 [22JN] (see H.R. 1148), H1498 [27FE]

Income: include hours worked in excess of law enforcement availability pay limits for Federal criminal investigators in computation of annuity (see H.R. 1702), H2110 [26MR]

IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see H.R. 1144), H1370 [26FE]

Lafayette, LA: condemn attack and offer condolences to community, families, and victims of movie theater shooting and commend first responders and those caring for the injured and investigating the incident (see S. Res. 231), S5928 [27JY]

Law enforcement: eliminate racial profiling by officers, promote accountability for law enforcement agencies, reenfranchise citizens, eliminate sentencing disparities, and promote re-entry and employment programs (see S. 1610), S4298 [18JN]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies (see S. 2168), S7272 [8OC]

——— increase evidentiary standard for drug convictions and require screening of law enforcement officers or others acting under color of law participating in drug task forces (see H.R. 46), H37 [6JA]

——— increase the penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (see S. 1018), S2300 [21AP] (see H.R. 2031), H2474 [27AP]

——— prohibit intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs control (see S. 847), S1781 [24MR] (see H.R. 1588), H1899 [24MR]

——— prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1056), S2352 [22AP] (see H.R. 1933), H2415 [22AP]

——— provide for oversight of, and place restrictions on, Federal programs that provide equipment to law enforcement agencies (see S. 1245), S2730 [7MY] (see H.R. 2326), H3211 [14MY]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 2381), H3252 [15MY]

——— require agencies to report the use of lethal force (see S. 2112), S7047 [30SE]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2002), S6381 [5AU] (see H.R. 3722), H6935 [8OC]

——— support local agencies in efforts to serve communities and support use of body worn cameras to promote transparency and protect citizens (see H. Res. 295), H3878 [3JN]

——— support practices of community-oriented policing and encourage diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement (see H. Res. 262), H3212 [14MY]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 731), H811 [4FE]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 177), S2759 [11MY]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 928), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 1786), H2209 [14AP]

Public safety officers: expand benefits to families of officers who suffer fatal climate-related injuries in the line of duty (see S. 1321), S2849 [13MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 160), S2568 [30AP] (see H. Res. 242), H2770 [30AP]

Support (see H. Res. 266), H3252 [15MY]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of the families of New York Police Dept., officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos (see S. 866), S1891 [25MR] (see H.R. 544), H638 [27JA] (see H.R. 1527), H1847 [23MR]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (see H.R. 2146), H2767 [30AP]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 321), H4490 [17JN]

——— exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income (see S. 279), S589 [28JA] (see S. 322), S653 [29JA] (see S. 916), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 606), H661 [28JA]

——— provide an exemption from tax on early distributions for certain Bureau of Prisons correctional officers who retire before age 55 (see S. 380), S832 [5FE]

——— provide an exemption from tax on early distributions for certain Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers who retire before age 55 (see S. 969), S2244 [16AP]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 616), S1201 [27FE]

Telecommunications: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (see S. 665), S1303 [4MR] (see H.R. 1269), H1610 [4MR]

——— prohibit interference with communication frequencies used by emergency response providers (see H.R. 3749), H6974 [9OC]

Transportation Security Administration: conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (see H.R. 719), H811 [4FE]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 448), H6748 [30SE]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 79), H6705 [29SE]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 79)—consideration (see H. Res. 448), H6748 [30SE]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), Senate amendment (see H. Res. 434), H6227 [24SE]

——— increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 81), H38 [6JA]

——— prohibit certain employees from using the title ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing metal badges or uniforms resembling those of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1825), H2269 [15AP]

Citations

Congressional Badge of Bravery presented to Brian A. Terry, H796 [4FE]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), S4290 [18JN], S4528 [23JN]

Transportation Security Administration: conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), S6932 [24SE], S6966 [28SE]

Creeds

Alaska State Trooper Creed: Division of Alaska State Troopers, S2916 [14MY]

Eulogies

Moore, Greg: by Dylan Moore, H3237 [15MY]

Letters

Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Act: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, H4505 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security funding relative to Executive orders to implement immigration reform: Eusebio Elizondo, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H382 [14JA]

——— National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, H383 [14JA]

——— several law enforcement officers, H337 [13JA]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H9039 [8DE]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9039 [8DE]

First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H5505 [27JY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5505 [27JY]

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act: Alvin W. White, Jr., Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, H9260 [10DE]

——— Annise D. Parker, Mayor of Houston, TX, H9260 [10DE]

——— Dwayne A. Crawford, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, H9260 [10DE]

——— Paul R. Patrick, National Association of State EMS Officials, H9260 [10DE]

——— Rhoda Mae Kerr, International Association of Fire Chiefs, H9260 [10DE]

Restrict authority to arm EPA criminal investigators: Jon Adler, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S510 [27JA]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement of executive orders relative to immigration laws: several Representatives, H4364 [15JN]

Lists

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection agents and officers who have died in the line of duty, S2753 [11MY]

Houston, TX, law enforcement officers memorialized on the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Wall of Honor, H2335 [21AP]

Houston, TX, Police Dept., officers killed in the line of duty, H2844 [12MY]

Indiana law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2014, H2969 [14MY]

Texas law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty during 2014, H2881 [13MY]

Motions

Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act: clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), S7876 [10NO]

Taxation: allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), S4290 [18JN], H4507 [18JN]

Transportation Security Administration: conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), S6931, S6932 [24SE], S6966 [28SE], H6733 [30SE]

Proclamations

Ramona Prieto California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1389 [29SE]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: Amtrak Police Dept., equipment and veterans hiring initiative funding, H1601 [4MR]

Arizona: tribute to Southern Arizona Heroes Day winners, E1477 [16OC]

ASIS International (organization): tribute to Virgina 10th Congressional District Law Enforcment Appreciation Dinner honorees, E1788 [15DE]

ATF: prohibit funding to propose or issue a rule requiring an additional layer of approval from local law enforcement officials to purchase suppressors and certain other firearms, H3735, H3736 [2JN]

Baldwin, Jacob: Pleasant Valley, MO, Police Dept. Purple Heart recipient, E615 [29AP]

Baltimore, MD: condemn violence resulting from protest over death of Freddie Gray, H2493 [28AP]

——— condemn violence resulting from protests and commend law enforcement response, H2659 [30AP]

Berrong, J.D.: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance North American Inspectors Championship Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award recipient, H6293 [28SE]

BLM: law enforcement activities funding, H4732, H4733 [25JN]

Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act: clarify effective date of certain provisions (H.R. 2252), H2999 [14MY]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), H7747, H7954, H8123–H8129, H8138 [5NO], E1645 [18NO]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 90), H8133 [5NO]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 90)—Senate amendment, H8196–H8209 [16NO]

Burgess, Darrell: Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society Order of the Long Leaf Pine award recipient, E528 [17AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, E1123 [23JY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 25), H2333–H2335 [21AP]

Capitol Police: tribute, H10699 [18DE]

——— tribute to New Member Orientation Program, E521, E524 [16AP]

Charlotte, NC: tribute to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept., H5813 [8SE]

——— tribute to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Dept., officers for efforts to assist victims of domestic violence incident, H2889 [13MY]

Chattanooga, TN: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, shootings at military sites, H5299, H5303 [21JY], E1089 [21JY]

Chester County, PA: tribute to Chester County Sheriff’s Dept., for protecting courthouse from knife attacker, H5864 [9SE]

Civil rights: continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H2131 [13AP], H2201–H2206 [14AP], H4008 [10JN], H5474 [27JY], H8437, H8439–H8443 [30NO], H9004 [3DE], E529 [20AP], E535 [21AP]

Colorado Springs, CO: condemn attack and offer condolences to the community, families, and victims of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., clinic shooting, H8850, H8851 [1DE], H8872 [2DE]

Columbia, SC: call for investigation into confrontation between Spring Valley High School resource officer and student, H7198 [27OC]

Courts: provide a penalty for assault or homicide committed by certain State or local officers (H.R. 1102), H2118 [13AP], H2666 [30AP], H3501–H3504 [20MY], H8230 [16NO], E535 [21AP], E951 [23JN], E1077 [16JY], E1575 [3NO]

——— provide for a hearing before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for State criminal charges against an officer whose use of deadly force causes a death (H.R. 429), H2666 [30AP], H3501–H3504 [20MY], H8230 [16NO], E535 [21AP], E951 [23JN], E1077 [16JY], E1575 [3NO]

Courts provide for a hearing before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for State criminal charges against an officer whose use of deadly force causes a death (H.R. 429), H461 [21JA], H2118 [13AP], E169 [5FE]

De La Cruz, Osiel: Texas Louisiana Gulf District and Exchange Club of Pearland, TX, Pearland Officer of the Year award recipient, E611 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of excess military equipment to the Dept. of Homeland Security for border security activities, H3169, H3170 [14MY]

——— limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies, H7380 [2NO]

——— limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (H.R. 1232), H2666 [30AP], H3501–H3504 [20MY], H8230 [16NO], E535 [21AP], E951 [23JN], E1077 [16JY]

——— require Federal, State, and local agencies to which surplus military equipment and property is sold or donated demonstrate they are certified, trained, or licensed in proper operation of the equipment (H.R. 139), H630 [27JA]

——— transfer of excess military equipment to the Dept. of Homeland Security for border security activities, H622 [27JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: apply certain annuity benefits to Federal Protective Service law enforcement officers (H.R. 1851), E524 [16AP]

——— enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (H.R. 3418), E1163 [29JY]

——— make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers (H.R. 1300), H5504–H5506 [27JY]

——— reform Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to provide training to first responders to improve homeland security, including domestic preparedness and response to terrorism (H.R. 3842), H9037–H9041, H9044 [8DE], E1759 [10DE]

——— restrict access of State and local law enforcement agencies to training resources and facilities meant only for Federal security personnel, E1759 [10DE]

——— study circumstances which may impact the effectiveness and availability of first responders before, during, or after a terrorist threat or event (H.R. 2795), H9257–H9262, H9266 [10DE], E1272 [11SE], E1783 [11DE]

——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement enforcement of executive orders relative to immigration laws, H4364 [15JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grantees to set up task forces on policing in local communities (H.R. 2180), E631 [30AP]

——— call for investigation into death of Sandra Bland, H5338 [22JY], H5603 [29JY]

——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, H3676, H3677 [2JN]

——— enhance community-law enforcement relations through improved accreditation, development programs, due process, and data collection, combatting misconduct, and providing medallions for fallen officers (H.R. 2875), H7383 [2NO], H9266 [10DE], E967 [24JN]

——— enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program, H631 [27JA]

——— establish grant program for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers, H2202 [14AP]

——— establish grant program for the acquisition, operation, and maintenance of body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers (H.R. 1124), H2118 [13AP]

——— improve investigative and forensic resources for enforcement of laws relative to cybercrimes against persons (H.R. 2602), H3768 [3JN]

——— improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (H.R. 103), E13, E14 [6JA], E535 [21AP]

——— incentivize States to enact laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution for use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (H.R. 2302), H8655 [1DE], E698 [13MY]

——— issue rules pertaining to collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (H.R. 306), E698 [13MY]

——— Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program funding, H3709 [2JN]

——— law enforcement body-worn cameras funding, H3703, H3704 [2JN]

——— make grants to purchase body-worn cameras for State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (H.R. 3544), E1313 [17SE]

——— prohibit funding to law enforcement agencies that engage in discriminatory profiling based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin, H3738 [2JN]

——— require States receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funds to mandate sensitivity training for law enforcement officers (H.R. 2302), H8655 [1DE], E698 [13MY]

——— tribute to U.S. Marshals Service Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipients, E1637 [17NO]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to stop, investigate, detain, or arrest people on highways based on physical appearance, H3883 [4JN]

Eastland (vessel): honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River, E1085 [21JY]

——— honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River and reaffirm importance of maritime safety policy (H. Res. 375), E1113 [23JY]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: Egg Harbor Township Police Athletic League SeaPerch middle school team recipient of Office of Naval Research SeaPerch Challenge awards for obstacle and finesse course, E1120 [23JY]

EPA: prohibit funding to carry out criminal enforcement program powers, H4942, H4943 [8JY]

Explosives: improvised explosive devices protection for troops funding, H2972 [14MY]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Fairfax County Police Dept., E1198 [31JY]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E501 [15AP]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E500 [15AP]

FBI: include information in the Uniform Crime Reports and the National Incident-Based Reporting System on law enforcement-involved justifiable homicides (H.R. 1810), H2365 [22AP], H2492 [28AP], H3299 [18MY], H3503 [20MY]

Ficcadenti, Mark: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1185 [29JY]

Firearms: restrict the sale of armor-piercing ammunition (H.R. 1358), H3793 [3JN]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of firefighters, law enforcement officers, members of rescue squads or ambulance crews, and public safety officers killed in the line of duty (H.R. 723), H2856, H2857 [12MY]

Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E454 [13AP]

France: condemn terrorist attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo (French publication), H54 [7JA], H111, H112, H113, H141, H153 [8JA], H183, H184 [9JA], H192, H207 [12JA], H231 [13JA], E349 [17MR]

——— condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (H. Res. 37), H416–H418 [20JA]

Garland, TX; tribute to Garland Police Dept., for response to shooting at Curtis Culwell Center, H2858 [12MY]

Gay, Verna: Pinecrest, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the Third Quarter of 2015 award recipient, H8436 [30NO]

Herndon, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Herndon Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E499 [15AP]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of Armed Forces members killed at Chattanooga, TN, military sites, H5315 [21JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of Hattiesburg, MS, police officers killed in the line of duty, H2855 [12MY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of terrorist attacks in France, H181 [9JA]

——— moment of silence to honor victims of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., clinic shooting, H8678 [1DE]

Immigration: improve law enforcement within the interior of the U.S. by improving State and local enforcement, national security, removal of criminal aliens, visa security, and aid to officers (H.R. 1148), H5085 [10JY]

Information technology: 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, H631 [27JA]

Kane County, IL, Chiefs of Police Association: tribute to Louis Spuhler Officer of the Year award nominees, E696 [13MY]

Key West, FL: tribute to law enforcement officials for foiling terrorist plot, H5604 [29JY]

Lafayette, LA: condemn attack and offer condolences to community, families, and victims of, and commend first responders for response to, movie theater shooting, E1150 [28JY]

Lambert, Terry: Springfield, MO, Police Dept., Citizen Service Commendation recipient, E1746 [9DE]

LaPlant, Dolar: Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor recipient, E611 [29AP]

Lavonia, GA: tribute to Lavonia Police Dept., Officers of the Year award recipients, H483 [22JA]

Law enforcement: condemn killing of law enforcement officers and call for restoration of law and order, H5808 [8SE], E1271 [11SE]

——— prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 1933), H2666 [30AP], H7383 [2NO], E557 [22AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 2381), E723 [15MY]

——— reform police practices and accountability, H4168 [11JN]

——— require academy enrollees to attend training on sensitivity, including training on ethnic and racial bias, cultural diversity, and police interaction with the disabled, mentally ill, and new immigrants, H3730 [2JN]

——— support local agencies in efforts to serve communities and support use of body worn cameras to promote transparency and protect citizens (H. Res. 295), H3959–H3963 [9JN], H4167 [11JN], E872 [10JN]

——— support practices of community-oriented policing and encourage diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement (H. Res. 262), E1575 [3NO]

——— use of young drug offenders as confidential informants, H9028 [8DE]

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H111, H114, H141 [8JA], H160, H184–H186 [9JA], H229 [13JA], E40, E44 [9JA], E49 [12JA]

Levan, Matt: Sugar Land, TX, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E308 [4MR]

Logan, Trevor: Springfield, MO, Police Dept., Citizen Service Medal recipient, E1746 [9DE]

McCord, John: Houston 100 Club, Inc., Officer of the Year Award recipient, E122 [27JA]

McDonald, Laquan: impact of poverty, sexual abuse, and social injustice prior to shooting death by law enforcement officer, H8871 [2DE]

McKinney, TX: incident of police misconduct while enforcing regulations at a community pool, H4018 [10JN]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: funding, H3693, H3694 [2JN]

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association: tribute, E1185 [29JY]

Mosby, Marilyn J.: commend decision by Baltimore, MD, State’s Attorney to indict police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray, H2789 [1MY]

National Night Out: observance, E1098 [22JY]

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H3237 [15MY], E720 [15MY]

National Police Week: moment of silence, H2939 [13MY]

——— observance, H2825, H2855 [12MY], H2881, H2884, H2890 [13MY], H2969 [14MY], E696 [13MY], E711, E714 [14MY], E717, E718 [15MY]

——— tribute to officers killed in the line of duty, H3246 [15MY]

New York: tribute to 21st Congressional District law enforcement officers who helped find escaped convicts from the Clinton Correctional Facility, H5084 [10JY]

New York, NY: condemn shooting of two New York Police Dept., officers, H54 [7JA], H626, H629 [27JA], E40 [9JA]

——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, H6168 [18SE], H9215 [10DE], H9386, H9387 [17DE]

——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 1786), H5880 [10SE], H5972 [11SE], H6898 [8OC], H7638 [4NO], H8656, H8657 [1DE], H9002 [3DE], H9033 [8DE], H9275 [11DE], E488 [14AP], E1272 [11SE]

North Attleboro, MA: tribute to North Attleboro Police Dept. accreditation, E965 [24JN]

North Carolina: tribute to 8th Congressional District law enforcement officers, E717 [15MY]

Okaloosa County, FL: anniversary of Sheriff’s Dept., E1172 [29JY]

Oldham, Bill: Tennessee Sheriff’s Association ‘‘Sheriff of the Year’’ award recipient, E1287 [16SE]

Philadelphia, PA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train derailment, H2885 [13MY], H2971, H3207 [14MY], E712 [14MY]

Philippi, WV: tribute to individuals who assisted with Philip Barbour High School hostage situation, H5881 [10SE]

Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week: observance, E1066 [14JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3494 [20MY]

Rhode Island: tribute to State and local leaders, first responders, and emergency service organizations for assistance rendered during major snowstorm and request Federal disaster assistance, E119 [27JA]

Salt Lake City, UT: tribute to police officer who rescued Bre and Kaylie Lasley from a knife-armed attacker in their home, H6716 [30SE]

San Bernardino, CA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, shooting at Inland Regional Center, H9323 [15DE], H9664 [17DE]

Shelby, NC: tribute to Shelby Police Dept., and Debbie Dills for capture of the Charleston, SC, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting suspect, H4603 [24JN]

Springfield, VA: tribute to Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Above and Beyond’’ Award recipients, E1201 [31JY]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, E1239 [9SE]

Support, H5122 [14JY]

Tarantino, Quentin: condemn anti-police comments, H7629 [4NO]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of the families of New York Police Dept., officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos (H.R. 1527), H2021–H2023 [25MR]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), H2848–H2850 [12MY], H5600 [29JY]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 321), H4497–H4507 [18JN]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), Senate amendment, H4507–H4525 [18JN], H4657–H4662 [25JN], E921, E928 [18JN]

——— exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income (H.R. 606), H2846–H2848 [12MY], E706 [14MY]

Telecommunications: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (S. 665), H2840–H2846 [12MY]

Terrorism: assess status of the war on terrorism relative to killing of journalists and police officers in Paris, France, H95 [7JA]

Texas: commend 4th Congressional District first responders and community for cleanup and recovery efforts in response to flooding, H5574 [28JY]

——— condemn letter sent by Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, to Dallas County, TX, Sheriff Lupe Valdez relative to immigration policy enforcement, H7198 [27OC]

Transportation Security Administration: conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), H892–H894 [10FE], E1401 [1OC]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 448), H6727–H6730 [30SE]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 79), H6734, H6738–H6742 [30SE], E1401 [1OC]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 79)—consideration (H. Res. 448), H6727–H6730 [30SE]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), Senate amendment, H6718, H6731–H6738 [30SE], H6845 [7OC]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), Senate amendment (H. Res. 434), H6195–H6197 [24SE]

——— prohibit certain employees from using the title ‘‘officer’’ and from wearing metal badges or uniforms resembling those of law enforcement officers (H.R. 1825), H2346 [21AP]

Tribute, H626–H632 [27JA], H5809–H5815 [8SE], H7629 [4NO]

University of Virginia: call for investigation into beating and arrest of student by Virginia Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control agents, H1774 [19MR]

Urban areas: reform police practices, H3297–H3301 [18MY]

Verde, Shirley: Pinecrest, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the First Quarter of 2015 award recipient, H2783 [1MY]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Vienna Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E497 [15AP]

Virgin Islands: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, E711 [14MY]

Washington (State): commend first responders on anniversary of landslide, H1835 [23MR]

Remarks in Senate

Baltimore, MD: condemn violence resulting from protest over death of Freddie Gray, S2450, S2459 [28AP], S2638 [5MY], S2663 [6MY]

——— indictment of police officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray, S2638 [5MY]

Beuning, Brian: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year Honorable Mention award recipient, S6433 [6AU]

Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act: clarify effective date of certain provisions (H.R. 2252), S3014 [19MY]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), S2946 [14MY]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 90), S7878 [10NO]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 90)—unanimous-consent agreement, S7875 [10NO]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), House amendment, S7850 [9NO], S7869, S7876–S7878, S7883, S7908 [10NO]

——— clarify effective date of certain provisions (S. 1356), unanimous-consent agreement, S7843 [5NO]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: tribute to agents and officers who have died in the line of duty, S2753 [11MY]

Bureau of Prisons: issue oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray) to officers and employees in Federal medium-security prisons and higher (S. 238), S8703 [16DE]

Burlington, VT: anniversary of Burlington Police Dept., S1525 [16MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5681, S5682 [24JY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 25), S2417 [23AP]

Chattanooga, TN: condemn shootings at military sites, honor Armed Forces members who lost their lives, commend those caring for injured and investigating incident, and express condolences to those affected (S. Res. 227), S5429 [21JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, shootings at military sites, S5166 [16JY], S5181, S5185, S5186 [21JY]

Children and youth: create a pilot program that would allow retired FBI agents to assist local law enforcement in locating runaway children and teens, S1404 [11MR], S1572 [17MR]

Colorado: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S8712 [16DE]

Colorado Springs, CO: condemn attack and offer condolences to the community, families, and victims of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., clinic shooting, S8182 [30NO], S8209, S8211 [1DE], S8269, S8302 [2DE]

Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers, S179 [13JA]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S7072 [1OC]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 125), S101 [8JA], S2646 [5MY], S2670–S2672 [6MY]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 125), unanimous-consent agreement, S2671 [6MY]

——— make grants to purchase body-worn cameras for State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (S. 1897), S6162, S6183 [30JY]

——— provide death benefits for police officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers (S. 962), S2222 [15AP]

——— require State and local law enforcement to report certain information on shooting incidents involving officers and provide grant funds to protect officers from violence and use of force training (S. 1476), S3457 [2JN]

Edgewater, NJ: commend first responders for efforts in response to apartment fire, S2213 [15AP]

EPA: restrict authority to arm criminal investigators, S509, S510 [27JA]

Ferguson, MO: tribute to law enforcement officers, S7085 [1OC]

Ficcadenti, Mark: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S6433 [6AU]

Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S2819 [13MY], S4559–S4561 [24JN]

France: absence of U.S. high ranking official at Paris unity rally held to condemn terrorist attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo (French publication) and kosher supermarket, S188 [13JA]

——— condemn terrorist attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo (French publication), S29 [7JA], S133, S134 [12JA]

——— condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (S. Res. 29), S300 [20JA], S635 [29JA]

Furlong, Ken: D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) America (organization) Law Enforcement Executive of the Year award recipient, S5926 [27JY]

Gilmore, Edward L.: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, unanimous-consent agreement, S7625 [29OC]

Immigration: improve law enforcement within the interior of the U.S. by improving State and local enforcement, national security, removal of criminal aliens, visa security, and aid to officers (S. 1640), S4833 [8JY]

Johnson County, KY: tribute to response to floods, S5091, S5092 [15JY]

Lafayette, LA: condemn attack and offer condolences to community, families, and victims of movie theater shooting and commend first responders and those caring for the injured and investigating the incident (S. Res. 231), S5906 [27JY]

——— condemn attack and offer condolences to community, families, and victims of theater shooting and commend first responders and those caring for injured and investigating incident (S. Res. 231), unanimous-consent agreement, S5907 [27JY]

Law enforcement: eliminate racial profiling by officers, promote accountability for law enforcement agencies, reenfranchise citizens, eliminate sentencing disparities, and promote re-entry and employment programs (S. 1610), S4302 [18JN], S4593 [24JN], S4626–S4628 [25JN], S6432 [6AU], S8655 [15DE]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies (S. 2168), S8655 [15DE]

——— prohibit racial profiling, S1297 [4MR]

——— prohibit racial profiling (S. 1056), S2662 [6MY], S4593 [24JN], S8655 [15DE]

——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2002), S7235–S7237 [8OC]

National Police Week: designate (S. Res. 177), S2763 [11MY], S2840 [13MY]

——— observance, S2820 [13MY], S2915, S2927 [14MY]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S8872 [18DE]

——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (S. 928), S6986, S6994 [29SE], S7061, S7064, S7072 [1OC], S7444 [22OC], S8073 [18NO], S8526 [9DE]

North Hero, VT: Grand Isle Sheriff’s Dept., recipient of National Law Enforcement Safety Challenge Award and National Sheriffs’ Association Top Traffic Safety Award, S8631 [14DE]

Philadelphia, PA: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Amtrak train derailment, S2815, S2816, S2829, S2837 [13MY], S2898, S2905 [14MY], S4642 [25JN]

Police Officers Association of Michigan: tribute, S7002 [29SE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 160), S2589 [30AP]

——— observance, S2677, S2678 [6MY], S2734–S2736 [7MY]

Quincy, IL: commend first responders and community for cleanup and recovery efforts in response to severe storms, S5166 [16JY]

Rodriguez, German: Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipient, S2037 [26MR]

Ross, Mark: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year Honorable Mention award recipient, S6433 [6AU]

Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of the families of New York Police Dept., officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos (H.R. 1527), S2088 [26MR]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), S3844 [4JN]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), House amendment, S4282–S4287, S4290, S4291, S4332 [18JN], S4333 [22JN], S4523–S4533, S4535–S4539 [23JN], S4557, S4559, S4574, S4579, S4590, S4608 [24JN], S4620, S4628 [25JN]

——— allow Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental plans after a certain age (H.R. 2146), unanimous-consent agreement, S4579 [24JN]

——— exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income (H.R. 606), S2913 [14MY]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (S. 616), S1203 [27FE]

Technology: investigate use of body cameras in effort to address issues involving allegations of police misconduct, S2727 [7MY]

Telecommunications: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (S. 665), S1307 [4MR], S2587–S2589 [30AP], S2820 [13MY], S2927 [14MY]

——— require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies, S1452 [12MR]

Transportation Security Administration: conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), S6819 [17SE], S6931 [24SE]

——— conform to existing Federal law and regulations relative to criminal investigator positions (H.R. 719), House amendment, S6961–S6972 [28SE], S6983–S6985, S6990–S6992 [29SE], S7011–S7014, S7020 [30SE]

Tribute, S179, S180 [13JA]

U.S. Marshals Service: address allegations of favoritism in award of contracts, mismanagement of Assets Forfeiture Fund and retaliation against whistleblowers, S2644 [5MY]

Urban areas: reform police practices, S2638 [5MY], S4091–S4093 [11JN]

Vermont: tribute to Vermont State Police, S460 [26JA]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, S2235–S2237 [16AP]

Washington (State): commend first responders on anniversary of landslide, S1649–S1651 [19MR]

Reports filed

Capitol Grounds Use for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 25) (H. Rept. 114–87), H2318 [20AP]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 321) (H. Rept. 114–167), H4490 [17JN]

Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 125), S2040 [26MR]

Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 916) (S. Rept. 114–26), S2171 [14AP]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3842) (H. Rept. 114–343), H8409 [19NO]

First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1300) (H. Rept. 114–222), H5401 [22JY]

First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2795) (H. Rept. 114–370), H9025 [7DE]

National Blue Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 665), S2040 [26MR]

Nomination of Edward L. Gilmore To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7272 [8OC]

Nomination of Michael C. McGowan To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5525 [23JY]

Nomination of Michael Greco To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S420 [22JA]

Nomination of Ronald L. Miller To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S420 [22JA]

TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 719) (S. Rept. 114–111), S6294 [4AU]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 25, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H2333 [21AP]

H. Res. 37, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, France, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression, H416 [20JA]

H. Res. 295, support local law enforcement agencies in efforts to serve communities and support use of body worn cameras to promote transparency and protect citizens, H3959 [9JN]

H. Res. 321, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Act, H4497 [18JN]

H. Res. 434, Senate amendment to H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act, H6195 [24SE]

H.R. 606, Don’t Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Act, H2846 [12MY]

H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act, H892 [10FE]

H.R. 723, Fallen Heroes Flag Act, H2856 [12MY]

H.R. 1300, First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act, H5504 [27JY]

H.R. 1527, Slain Officer Family Support Act, H2021 [25MR]

H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Act, H2848 [12MY]

H.R. 2252, clarify effective date of certain Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act provisions, H2999 [14MY]

H.R. 2795, First Responder Identification of Emergency Needs in Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, H9257 [10DE]

H.R. 3842, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act, H9037 [8DE]

S. 125, Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership authorization extension, S2671 [6MY]

S. 238, Correctional Officer Protection Act, S8703 [16DE]

S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act, S929–S931 [11FE]

S. 665, National Blue Alert Act, S2588 [30AP], H2840 [12MY]

S. 1108, Death Benefits for Court Security Officers Act, S2476 [28AP]

S. 1356, clarify effective date of certain Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act provisions, S2946 [14MY]

S. 2002, Mental Health and Safe Communities Act, S6392–S6401 [5AU]

S. Res. 29, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, France, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression, S290 [20JA]

S. Res. 160, Public Service Recognition Week, S2580 [30AP]

S. Res. 177, National Police Week, S2762 [11MY]

S. Res. 227, condemn shootings at military sites in Chattanooga, TN, honor Armed Forces members who lost their lives, commend those caring for injured and investigating incident, and express condolences to those affected, S5214 [21JY]

S. Res. 231, condemn attack and offer condolences to community, families, and victims of movie theater shooting and commend first responders and those caring for the injured and investigating the incident in Lafayette, LA, S5932 [27JY]