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Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2015 [HB-3576]
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Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2015 Establishes: (1) the Department of Homeland Security Border Oversight Commission, and (2) a northern border subcommittee and a southern border subcommittee within the Commission. Requires the Commission and the subcommittees to: (1) recommend border enforcement policy improvements; (2) evaluate policies of federal agencies operating along the borders to protect due process and human rights of border residents and visitors, protect land owner private property rights,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Luis Gutierrez
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 10/05/2015
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Equality Act [HB-3185]
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Equality Act Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. Defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's designated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 09/08/2015
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Effective and Humane Treatment of Youth Act of 2015 Kalief's Law [HB-3155]
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Effective and Humane Treatment of Youth Act of 2015 Kalief's Law This legislation amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) program for FY2016-FY2020. It requires a state or local government that receives JABG funding to implement policies that, with respect to youth: (1) provide a right to speedy trial; (2) provide a right to timely bail consideration; and (3) restrict solitary confinement. The term "youth" means an individual who is 21 years of age or younger. Additionally,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 09/08/2015
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Right to Counsel and Taxpayer Protection Act [HB-2955]
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Right to Counsel and Taxpayer Protection Act This bill amends the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to make the provision that prohibits law enforcement agencies from engaging in patterns or practices of conduct that violate constitutional rights related to the administration of juvenile justice applicable to adults as well as juveniles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Theodore Deutch
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/29/2015
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Sensenbrenner-Scott Over-Criminalization Task Force Safe, Accountable, Fair, Effective Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 Sensenbrenner-Scott SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 [HB-2944]
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Sensenbrenner-Scott Over-Criminalization Task Force Safe, Accountable, Fair, Effective Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 Sensenbrenner-Scott SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/09/2015
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Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2015 [HB-2875]
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Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2015 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to analyze existing law enforcement accreditation standards, recommend additional areas for the development of national standards, recommend the adoption of additional standards, and adopt policies and procedures to encourage accreditation of law enforcement agencies. It authorizes DOJ to make grants to federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies to obtain accreditation from certified organizations. The legislation authorizes DOJ to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 07/09/2015
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Student Disciplinary Fairness Act of 2015 [HB-2797]
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Student Disciplinary Fairness Act of 2015 This bill amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to establish an Office of School and Discipline Policy within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The Office must collect and publish data on the arrests or incarceration of juvenile students for violations of school rules or policies. It must also collaborate with states and local governments to expand alternatives to juvenile detention and incarceration.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gwen Moore
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 11/16/2015
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NCAA Act National Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act [HB-2731]
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NCAA Act National Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act This bill amends title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require program participation agreements to prohibit an institution with an intercollegiate athletic program from membership in a nonprofit athletic association unless the association: requires annual baseline concussion testing prior to a student athlete's participation in contact sports; requires certain due process procedures for students and institutions prior to enforcing a remedy for any infraction; requires athletically
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Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby Rush
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 11/16/2015
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Accountability in Immigration Detention Act of 2015 [HB-2314]
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Accountability in Immigration Detention Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that persons detained pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act are treated in compliance with specified requirements regarding: (1) humane treatment, (2) detention facility standards, (3) solitary confinement limitations, (4) telephone access, (5) facility location, (6) investigation of grievances, (7) transfers, (8) language and translation services, (9) recreational programs and voluntary work, (10) medical care, (11) vulnerable
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 06/26/2015
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Calling for an end to enforced disappearances in Asia and around the world, and calling upon the United States to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. [HR-1231]
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This resolution calls on the United States to support measures to assist victims of enforced disappearances around the world and ensure that alleged perpetrators of enforced disappearances are held accountable. The resolution urges China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Pakistan specifically to take steps to eliminate the practice of enforced disappearances and uphold human rights for all.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jamie Raskin
Introduced In House on 11/19/2020
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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 Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 11/20/2020
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A resolution expressing the regret of the Senate for the passage of section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (34 Stat. 1228) that revoked the United States citizenship of women who married foreign nationals. [SR-402]
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Acknowledges that section 3 of the Expatriation Act of 1907 (revoking the U.S. citizenship of women who married foreign nationals) is incompatible with and antithetical to the core principle that all persons, regardless of gender, race, religion, or ethnicity are created equal. Expresses sympathy and regret to the descendants of individuals whose citizenship was revoked, who suffered injustice and inequality, and who were deprived of constitutional protections accorded to all U.S. citizens. Reaffirms the commitment to preserving civil rights and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S3044) on 05/14/2014
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A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and honoring her legacy as an American heroine. [SR-341]
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Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and commemorates her legacy by encouraging people of the United States to promote social justice, equality, and the principles of the Constitution.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Boozman
Senate Committee On The Judiciary Discharged By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S704-705) on 02/03/2014
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices. [SR-133]
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Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress and states should gather information about and correct: (1) abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices; and (2) the interstate referral of women and girls to facilities engaged in dangerous or illegal second- and third-trimester procedures. Declares that Congress has the responsibility to: (1) investigate, and conduct hearings on, abortions performed near, at, or after viability and public policies regarding such abortions; and (2) evaluate the extent to which such abortions involve violations
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Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S3263) on 05/08/2013
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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to applying laws equally to the citizens of the United States and the Federal Government. [SJR-25]
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Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits Congress from making any law that is applicable to a U.S. citizen but not equally applicable to: (1) Congress; (2) the executive branch, including the President, Vice President, ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and all other officers of the United States, including those provided for under the Constitution and by law; and (3) Justices of the Supreme Court and judges of inferior courts.
Sponsored by: Sen. Rand Paul
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 10/11/2013
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A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. [SJR-15]
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Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3342) on 05/09/2013
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Clean and Fair Elections Act [S.9]
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Clean and Fair Elections Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to congressional attention to elections and voting, including concerning: structuring election administration and campaign finance systems so that the interests of the American public are the first priority; greater transparency and an end to anonymous political spending by shadow groups and special interests; disclosure of campaign contributions in a searchable, public online database, safeguarding the right to vote, including by prohibiting deceptive and misleading
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. (text Of Measure As Introduced: Cr S47-48) on 01/22/2013
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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 Collins
Committee On The Judiciary. Reported By Senator Leahy With Amendments. Without Written Report. on 11/07/2013
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Gideon's Promise Act [S.597]
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Gideon's Promise Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require grant applicants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to include in grant applications a comprehensive state-wide plan for the improvement of the administration of the criminal justice system. Makes it unlawful for government entities or their agents to engage in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives indigent defendants of their constitutional rights to assistance of counsel in criminal proceedings.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S1903-1904, S1905-1907) on 03/18/2013
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A bill to prohibit the use of drones to kill citizens of the United States within the United States. [S.505]
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Prohibits the federal government from using a drone (unmanned aircraft) to kill a U.S. citizen located in the United States. Makes such prohibition inapplicable to an individual who poses an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to another. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to allow the killing of a U.S. citizen located in the United States without due process of law.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 22. on 03/11/2013