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Jamiel Shaw, II Memorial Act of 2015 [HB-1041]
[Immigration ]
[Crime ]
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[National Security ]
Jamiel Shaw, II Memorial Act of 2015 Prohibits the payment of funds to a state or its political subdivisions under any program or activity administered by the Department of Homeland Security unless such state: (1) compiles statistics on each person arrested, charged, convicted of a crime, or incarcerated by such state, including the immigration status and country of origin of such persons and the crimes for which such persons were arrested, charged, convicted, or incarcerated; (2) reports such statistics monthly to the Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve King
Referred To The Subcommittee On Emergency Preparedness, Response And Communications. on 03/19/2015
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Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2015 [HB-104]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[National Security ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
Cyber Privacy Fortification Act of 2015 Amends the federal criminal code to provide criminal penalties for intentional failures to provide required notices of a security breach involving sensitive personally identifiable information. Defines "sensitive personally identifiable information" as specified electronic or digital information. Defines "security breach" as a compromise of the security, confidentiality, or integrity of computerized data that there is reason to believe has resulted in improper access to sensitive personally identifiable information.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Henry C. Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 01/22/2015
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Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2015 [HB-1021]
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[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Protecting the Integrity of Medicare Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish cost-effective procedures to ensure that: (1) a Social Security account number (or any derivative) is not displayed, coded, or embedded on the Medicare card issued to an individual entitled to benefits under part A (Hospital Insurance) of SSAct title XVIII (Medicare) or enrolled under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance);
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Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/19/2015
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Corporate Crime Database Act [HB-102]
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[Cybersecurity ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Corporate Crime Database Act Directs the Attorney General to: (1) acquire data, for each calendar year, regarding all administrative, civil, and criminal judical proceedings against any corporation or corporate official involving a felony or misdemeanor or civl charge where potential fines may be $1,000 or more; (2) establish and maintain a publicly available website on improper conduct by all corporations with annual revenues of more than $1 billion; and (3) prepare an annual report to Congress detailing the number of civil, administrative, and
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Conyers
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 01/22/2015
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Justice Hotline Act of 2020 [HB-8803]
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[Human Services ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Healthcare ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Directs the Department of Justice, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, to make grants to eligible institutions of higher education and private nonprofit organizations to establish a national hotline and online resource service for victims of violence and harassment by law enforcement officers. In addition, the Government Accountability Office must review the effectiveness of the hotline and online resource service in enhancing awareness and education regarding services that are available to victims.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Introduced In House on 11/20/2020
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DHS Reform Act of 2020 Department of Homeland Security Reform Act of 2020 [HB-8791]
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To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain reforms to the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 11/20/2020
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Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2020 [HB-8772]
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[Human Services ]
[Grants ]
To expand the grants authorized under Jennifer's Law and Kristen's Act to include processing of unidentified remains, resolving missing persons cases, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Introduced In House on 11/18/2020
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Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act [S.4888]
[Veterans ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[National Security ]
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Rounds
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Veterans' Affairs. on 11/10/2020
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Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013 [S.871]
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[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Veterans ]
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Combating Military Sexual Assault Act of 2013 - Directs each military department Secretary to implement a program providing a Special Victims' Counsel (Counsel) to a victim of a sexual assault committed by a member of the Armed Forces (member). Outlines Counsel qualifications and duties, including providing advice and assistance in connection with criminal and civil legal matters related to the assault. Allows a member or member dependent who is a victim of an assault by another member to receive Counsel assistance. Requires such victim to be informed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Committee On Armed Services. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 113-320. on 06/04/2013
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Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013 [S.822]
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Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) Amends the federal criminal code to add to the list of crime victims' rights: (1) the right to be informed in a timely manner of any plea bargain or deferred prosecution agreement, and (2) the right to be informed of victims' rights and the services described in the Victims' Rights and Restitution Act of 1990 and to be provided contact information for the Office of the Victims' Rights Ombudsman of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to permit surplus amounts
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Leahy With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 11/07/2013
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SAFER Act of 2013 [S.80]
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[Public Safety ]
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Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2013 or the SAFER Act of 2013 - Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to authorize the Attorney General to make Debbie Smith grants under such Act to states or local governments to: (1) conduct audits of samples of sexual assault evidence that are awaiting testing; and (2) ensure that the collection and processing of DNA evidence by law enforcement agencies from crimes is carried out in an appropriate and timely manner and in accordance with specified protocols and practices. Requires
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S215-217) on 01/23/2013
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Explosive Materials Background Check Act [S.792]
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Explosive Materials Background Check Act - Amends federal criminal code provisions governing the importation, manufacture, distribution, and storage of explosive materials to: (1) include smokeless powder and black powder substitute within the definition of an "explosive" to which such provisions apply; (2) revise the definition of "manufacturer" to mean any person engaged in manufacturing (currently, in the business of manufacturing) explosive materials; and (3) delete the exemption for commercially manufactured black powder in quantities of less
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 04/23/2013
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Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act [S.744]
[Immigration ]
[Finance ]
[National Security ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Small Business ]
[Agriculture ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Human Services ]
[Healthcare ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Public Safety ]
[Social Security ]
[Military ]
[International ]
[Data Privacy ]
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Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - (Sec. 2) States that passage of this Act recognizes that the primary tenets of its success depend on securing U.S. sovereignty and establishing a coherent and just system for integrating those who seek to join American society. (Sec. 3) Prohibits the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) (Secretary) from processing applications for registered provisional immigrant status (RPI), as established by this Act, until the Secretary has submitted to Congress the notice of commencement
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Committee On The Judiciary. Hearings Held. on 12/10/2014
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Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 [S.649]
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[Children and Youth ]
Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 - Amends the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 (NICS Act), the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (Brady Act), the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, and the federal criminal code to require background checks for all firearm sales, prohibit straw purchases of firearms, and expand the school safety grant program. Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013 - Amends the NICS Act to eliminate from the records concerning persons who are prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm, about which
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tim Kaine
Considered By Senate. (consideration: Cr S2777-2782) on 04/18/2013
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Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act [S.639]
[Technology and Innovation ]
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[Data Privacy ]
[National Security ]
[Cybersecurity ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act or the GPS Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit intentionally: (1) intercepting geolocation information pertaining to another person; (2) disclosing to any other person such information pertaining to another, knowing that the information was obtained in violation of this Act; (3) using geolocation information, knowing that the information was obtained in violation of this Act; or (4) disclosing to any other person the geolocation information pertaining to another person intercepted by means
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/21/2013
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Child Care Protection Act of 2013 [S.624]
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Child Care Protection Act of 2013 - Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require states that receive funds under such Act to: (1) require and conduct criminal background checks for staff members of child care providers; (2) prohibit the employment of a child care staff member who refuses to consent to a criminal background check, makes a false statement in connection with such background check, is registered as a sex offender, or is a convicted felon involving certain crimes; and (3) provide criminal background checks
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mark R. Warner
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/20/2013
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Military Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 2013 [S.548]
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[Military ]
[Crime ]
[National Security ]
[Veterans ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Military Sexual Assault Prevention Act of 2013 - Prohibits any person convicted under federal or state law of rape, sexual assault, forcible sodomy, or incest from being commissioned or enlisting in the Armed Forces. Requires administrative separation from the Armed Forces, when not punitively discharged, for any member of the Armed Forces (member) on active duty, and any reserve member in an active status, who is convicted of rape, sexual assault, forcible sodomy, or an attempt thereof (covered offenses). Allows the Secretary of the military department
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Committee On Armed Services. Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: S.hrg. 113-320. on 06/04/2013
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National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013 [S.534]
[Insurance ]
[Finance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Small Business ]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2013 - (Sec. 2) Amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to repeal the contingent conditions under which the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB) shall not be established. Establishes the NARAB without contingent conditions as an independent nonprofit corporation to prescribe, on a multi-state basis, licensing and insurance producer qualification requirements and conditions. Prohibits NARAB from merging with or into any other private or public entity. Requires
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Reported By Senator Johnson Sd, With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. With Written Report No. 113-82. on 07/29/2013
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NICS Reporting Improvement Act of 2013 [S.480]
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[Crime ]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
NICS Reporting Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends federal firearms provisions to define a person who has been adjudicated mentally incompetent or who has been committed to a psychiatric hospital as a person who is the subject of an order or finding issued by a court, board, commission, or other adjudicative body (after a hearing of which the person received actual notice and at which the person had an opportunity to participate with counsel) that found that the person, as a result of marked subnormal intelligence, mental impairment, or mental illness:
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Flake
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 03/06/2013
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 [S.47]
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[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Immigration ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[International ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[National Security ]
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[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Veterans ]
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to add or expand definitions of several terms used in such Act, including : (1) "culturally specific services" to mean community-based services that offer culturally relevant and linguistically specific services and resources to culturally specific communities; (2) "personally identifying information or personal information" with respect to a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; (3) "underserved
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Signed By President. on 03/07/2013