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US Congress 116th Congress

COPE Act of 2019 Comprehensive Opioid Program Extension Act of 2019 [HB-1528] [Crime ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Overdose Prevention ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Funding ] [Grants ]
Reauthorizes through FY2024 the comprehensive opioid abuse grant program administered by the Department of Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2019 [HB-1531] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [National Security ] [Law Enforcement ]
To increase public safety by permitting the Attorney General to deny the transfer of a firearm or the issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to a known or suspected dangerous terrorist.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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Police Officers Protecting Children Act [HB-1501] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Law Enforcement ]
Specifies that certain retired and off-duty law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms are not subject to the federal prohibition on possessing (or discharging) a firearm in a school zone.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Marshall Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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Alice Paul Voter Protection Act [HB-1451] [Voting Rights ] [Crime ] [Elections ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Establishes a new criminal offense for conduct (or attempted conduct) to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or helping someone register to vote. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of not more than five years, or both. The Election Assistance Commission must develop best practices for states to deter and prevent unlawful interference with voter registration.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Andy Kim Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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SAFE Act of 2019 Security And Financial Empowerment Act of 2019 [HB-1468] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Economic Development ] [Law Enforcement ]
To promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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REFER Act of 2019 Restraining Excessive Federal Enforcement & Regulations of Cannabis Act of 2019 [HB-1455] [Cannabis ] [Finance ] [Law Enforcement ] [Small Business ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Crime ]
Limits restrictions on and penalties for certain cannabis-related activities that are authorized by state or local law (i.e., state-authorized). Specifically, the bill prohibits the use of funds made available by Congress to a federal department or agency to restrict the state-authorized use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of cannabis; to detain, prosecute, sentence, or initiate civil proceedings against an individual, business, or property involved in state-authorized cannabis-related activities; or to penalize a financial institution (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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COOL OFF Act Choosing Our Own Lives Over Fast Firearms Act [HB-1454] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 [HB-1456] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Decriminalizes marijuana. Specifically, it removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who imports, exports, manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute marijuana. Additionally, the bill does the following: reduces federal funds for a state that has not legalized marijuana and has a disproportionate arrest rate or a disproportionate incarceration rate for marijuana offenses, directs federal courts to expunge convictions for marijuana (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019. [HR-162] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the individuals who were killed in the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Foster Introduced In House on 02/28/2019

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit voter caging and other questionable challenges. [HB-1460] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit voter caging and other questionable challenges.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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Marijuana Justice Act of 2019 [S.597] [Cannabis ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Decriminalizes marijuana. Specifically, it removes marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminates criminal penalties for an individual who imports, exports, manufactures, distributes, or possesses with intent to distribute marijuana. Additionally, the bill does the following: reduces federal funds for a state that has not legalized marijuana and has a disproportionate arrest rate or a disproportionate incarceration rate for marijuana offenses, directs federal courts to expunge convictions for marijuana (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2019

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SAFE Act of 2019 Security And Financial Empowerment Act of 2019 [S.627] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 02/28/2019

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A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019. [SR-89] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
This resolution expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the individuals who were killed in the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Durbin Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment And With A Preamble By Unanimous Consent. on 02/28/2019

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BLAST Act Banning Lobbying And Safeguarding Trust Act [S.601] [Ethics ]
Revises the post-employment lobbying ban on former Members and elected officers of Congress. Specifically, it imposes a permanent ban on lobbying contacts by a former Member of the U.S. Senate (currently, a two-year ban), a former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives (currently, a one-year ban), or a former elected officer of the House or Senate (currently, a one-year ban).

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Scott Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 02/28/2019

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Notify ICE Act [HB-1397] [Immigration ] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Requires the national instant criminal background check system to report to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the individuals determined to be ineligible to receive a firearm due to their illegal or unlawful presence in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Citizenship. on 04/08/2019

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CONFRONT Act Criminal Organizations’ Narcotics, Finances, Resources, Operations, and Networks Targeting Act [HB-1387] [Crime ] [Finance ] [National Security ]
Directs the Department of the Treasury, in consultation with various U.S. agencies and departments, to develop a national strategy to combat the financial networks of transnational organized criminals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Josh Gottheimer Introduced In House on 02/27/2019

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Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act [HB-1412] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Immigration ] [Crime ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ]
Requires the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and relevant state and local law enforcement agencies when the system indicates that a prospective firearm transferee is illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Biggs Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, And Homeland Security. on 04/08/2019

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Special Counsel Transparency Act [HB-1356] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Establishes reporting requirements with respect to a special counsel appointed by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Specifically, it requires a special counsel to submit a report, within 30 days, to DOJ and Congress (1) at the conclusion of an investigation; or (2) when the special counsel is removed from office, transferred within DOJ, or resigns before the completion of the investigation. The report must include the factual findings of the investigation and significant expenditures, explain prosecutorial decisions, and be made publicly available. (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Cicilline Introduced In House on 02/26/2019

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District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act [HB-1378] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Declares that the authority to grant clemency for offenses against the District of Columbia shall be exercised by such person or persons, and under such terms and conditions, as may be provided under a District law.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Introduced In House on 02/26/2019

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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Elaine massacre. [HR-150] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Human Rights ]
This resolution honors the lives and legacies of the unknown number of African Americans who were murdered in Phillips County, Arkansas, 100 years ago.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bruce Westerman Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Justice. on 03/25/2019

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