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End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2017 [S.952] [Crime ] [Human Rights ] [Finance ]
End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2017 This bill amends the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 to add the Secretary of the Treasury as a member of the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. The task force must submit to Congress recommendations for the revision of anti-money laundering programs to specifically target money laundering related to human trafficking. The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council must review and enhance, where necessary: (1) training and procedures (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 04/26/2017

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Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act [HB-2176] [Defense ] [International ] [National Security ] [Cybersecurity ] [Military ]
Asia-Pacific Defense Commission Act This bill declares that it is U.S policy to continue to maintain a strong military posture in the Asia-Pacific region in order to reassure U.S. allies, deter aggression, and respond swiftly to crises. The Department of Defense (DOD) shall shall seek opportunities to enhance military training and exercises with U.S. allies in such region. The bill authorizes the President to establish the Asia-Pacific Defense Commission to strengthen cooperation between the United States and its allies in such region to combat (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Referred To The Subcommittee On Asia And The Pacific. on 05/18/2017

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Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017 [S.905] [International ] [Human Rights ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Military ] [Criminal Justice ]
Syrian War Crimes Accountability Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 06/12/2017

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Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 [S.904] [Cybersecurity ] [Crime ] [Technology and Innovation ] [National Security ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Science ]
Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a National Computer Forensics Institute, to be operated by the U.S. Secret Service. The institute: shall disseminate homeland security information related to the investigation and prevention of cyber and electronic crime and related threats; shall educate, train, and equip state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and judges; shall ensure (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/07/2017

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No More Tulias: Drug Law Enforcement Evidentiary Standards Improvement Act of 2017 [HB-1979] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
No More Tulias: Drug Law Enforcement Evidentiary Standards Improvement Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 05/01/2017

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Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States. [HR-257] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ] [Human Rights ]
Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Valadao Mrs. Handel Asked Unanimous Consent To Discharge From Committee And Consider. on 07/25/2018

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Protecting Sensitive Locations Act [S.845] [Immigration ] [Healthcare ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Crime ] [Children and Youth ]
Protecting Sensitive Locations Act This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an immigration enforcement action by the Department of Homeland Security or an individual designated to perform immigration enforcement functions may not take place at a sensitive location, unless: (1) the action involves exigent circumstances, and (2) prior approval was obtained from the appropriate official. A "sensitive location" includes all of the physical space located within 1,000 feet of: medical treatment or health care facilities; public (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/05/2017

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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [S.854] [Mining ] [Public Safety ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Workers' Compensation ]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2017

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A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. [SR-116] [International ] [Human Rights ] [National Security ] [Defense ]
A resolution condemning the Assad regime for its continued use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people. Holds the Assad regime responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, including its confirmed use of chemical weapons. Condemns Russia and China for repeatedly blocking a U.N. Security Council response to Bashar al-Assad's confirmed use of chemical weapons. Calls on the Security Council to act in response to the Assad regime's continued use of chemical weapons. Supports the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory Booker Committee On Foreign Relations. Reported By Senator Corker With Amendments And With An Amended Preamble. Without Written Report. on 04/07/2017

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Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1903] [Mining ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Workers' Compensation ] [Crime ]
Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to revise requirements governing: (1) investigations of mine accidents; (2) miners' rights and protections (e.g., whistle-blower rights and protections); (3) mine health and safety standards; (4) underground coal mines; and (5) health and safety training for miners. The Department of Labor, when investigating coal or other mines, must: (1) determine why an accident occurred and whether there were violations of law, mandatory health and (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Scott Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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Campus Accountability and Safety Act [S.856] [Education ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Public Health ]
Campus Accountability and Safety Act This bill addresses sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other violence and harassment on the campuses of colleges and universities. The bill amends provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to expand reporting requirements included in the annual campus security report provided to current and prospective students and employees. Specifically, the report must include information about: (1) the institutions coordination (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/05/2017

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Campus Accountability and Safety Act [HB-1949] [Education ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Children and Youth ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Human Services ]
Campus Accountability and Safety Act This bill addresses sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other violence and harassment on the campuses of colleges and universities. The bill amends provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965 known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to expand reporting requirements included in the annual campus security report provided to current and prospective students and employees. Specifically, the report must include information about: (1) the institutions coordination (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/26/2017

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Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle. [HCR-47] [International ] [National Security ] [Elections ] [Law Enforcement ] [Crime ]
Expressing the sense of Congress that until the conclusion of the FBI's criminal and counterintelligence investigations into the nature of the Russian connection to the Trump campaign, the Trump Administration is acting under a "gray cloud" of the appearance of a conflict of interest, and, as such, should refrain from taking any actions or making any changes to United States policy that could be seen as benefitting President Putin or his inner circle. Expresses the sense of Congress that: President Trump, his family, his business associates, his (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Introduced In House on 04/05/2017

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Protecting Data at the Border Act [S.823] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Protecting Data at the Border Act This bill prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) accessing the digital contents of electronic equipment belonging to, or in the possession of, a U.S. person (person) at the border without a valid warrant; or (2) denying a person's U.S. entry or exit based on the person's refusal to disclose an access credential or in order to determine whether such person will consensually provide an access credential, access, or online account information. A border officer may access the digital contents of electronic equipment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Subcommittee On Federal Spending Oversight And Emergency Management. Hearings Held. on 07/11/2018

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Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 [S.814] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Criminal Justice ]
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on diversity and sensitivity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill requires a state or local government that receives JAG funding to have in effect a law requiring the appointment of an independent prosecutor to investigate and prosecute an offense involving (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/04/2017

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Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2017 [S.807] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ] [Consumer Protection ] [Crime ]
Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2017 This bill amends the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to prohibit an employer from discharging, demoting, suspending, harassing, or in any other manner discriminating against an employee, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of such employer (covered individual) who: (1) provided information to the federal government or a person with supervisory authority over the covered individual (or such other person working for the employer who has the authority to investigate, discover, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/04/2017

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Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 [HB-1870] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Criminal Justice ]
Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to train law enforcement officers on diversity and sensitivity. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may reduce by up to 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to comply. Additionally, the bill requires a state or local government that receives JAG funding to have in effect a law requiring the appointment of an independent prosecutor to investigate and prosecute an offense involving (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 04/04/2017

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Protecting Data at the Border Act [HB-1899] [Cybersecurity ] [Data Privacy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Law Enforcement ] [National Security ] [Human Rights ] [Public Safety ]
Protecting Data at the Border Act This bill prohibits a governmental entity from: (1) accessing the digital contents of electronic equipment belonging to, or in the possession of, a U.S. person (person) at the border without a valid warrant; or (2) denying a person's U.S. entry or exit based on the person's refusal to disclose an access credential or in order to determine whether such person will consensually provide an access credential, access, or online account information. A border officer may access the digital contents of electronic equipment (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/26/2017

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Confidential Informant Accountability Act of 2017 [HB-1857] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Confidential Informant Accountability Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of the Treasury to report to Congress on: (1) serious crimes committed by informants maintained by their law enforcement agencies, (2) amounts paid to the informants, and (3) amounts received through information from or cooperation by the informants. The bill defines the term "serious crime."

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 04/24/2017

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Government Settlement Transparency and Reform Act [S.803] [Taxes ] [Finance ] [Law Enforcement ] [Budget and Spending ]
Government Settlement Transparency and Reform Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand provisions relating to the nondeductibility of fines and penalties to prohibit a tax deduction for any amount paid or incurred to, or at the direction of, any governmental entity relating to the violation of any law or the investigation or inquiry into a potential violation of law. The bill exempts from such prohibition: (1) restitution or amounts paid to come into compliance with any law that was violated or otherwise involved in the investigation (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2176-2177) on 04/03/2017

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