Juvenile Crime And Gang Violence
US Congress 113th Congress
Securing American Families by Educating and Training Youth (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2013 [HB-1709]
[Crime ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Community Development ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Securing American Families by Educating and Training Youth (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2013 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to state or local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based entities to prevent or alleviate the effects of community violence by educating, mentoring, and counseling youth regarding the principles and application of nonviolence in conflict resolution. Gives grant priority to applicants that agree to use the funds in communities experiencing an increase in violence,
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 07/08/2013
Spread the world
Gettr US Congress 113th Congress
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act [HB-15]
[Immigration ]
[Finance ]
[National Security ]
[Trade ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Small Business ]
[Agriculture ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Veterans ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Elections ]
[Ethics ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[International ]
[Military ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Safety ]
[Real Estate ]
[Cybersecurity ]
Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - 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. States that the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) border security goal is to gain situational awareness and operational control of high traffic areas and operational control along the Southwest border of the United States. Establishes a Southern Border
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Motion To Discharge Committee Filed By Mr. Garcia. Petition No: 113-9. ( ">discharge Petition Text With Signatures.) on 03/26/2014
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
Urban Jobs Act of 2013 [HB-1340]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Community Development ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Poverty ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Urban Jobs Act of 2013 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make competitive grants to national or regional private nonprofit community-based organizations to carry out Urban Jobs Programs to provide job training, education, and support services and activities for eligible urban youth to provide them with a pathway to employment, or education leading to employment. Defines "eligible youth" as individuals ages 18 to 24 who: (1) are not enrolled in secondary or post-secondary school, or (2) are or have
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Higher Education And Workforce Training. on 04/23/2013
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act [HB-1318]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act or the Youth Promise Act - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to establish a PROMISE Advisory Panel to assist the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in: (1) assessing and developing standards and evidence-based practices to prevent juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity, and (2) collecting data in designated geographic areas to assess the needs and existing resources for juvenile delinquency
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/23/2013
Spread the world
US Congress 113th Congress
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 [HB-11]
[Crime ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Healthcare ]
[Housing ]
[Immigration ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - Amends the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) to add or expand definitions of several terms used in such Act. Modifies or expands grant conditions under such Act, including requirements relating to: (1) nondisclosure of personally identifying information or other client information, (2) information sharing between grantees and subgrantees, (3) civil rights and nondiscrimination, (4) audits, and (5) nonprofit organizations. Requires the Office on Violence Against Women of the Department
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/23/2013
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act [HB-14]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Mental Health ]
[Funding ]
[Taxes ]
[Manufacturing ]
Provides funding for various public health programs and activities and revises multiple provisions, including within the tax code, to respond to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and otherwise address health outcomes. The bill specifically makes changes to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chains; prevent diversion of controlled substances; increase access to telehealth services under Medicare; and expand various public health programs to address health disparities, maternal and infant health, and behavioral health.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis
Referred To The Subcommittee On Railroads, Pipelines, And Hazardous Materials. on 11/02/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Save Education Jobs Act [HB-8691]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Economic Development ]
To authorize the establishment of an Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 10/27/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Connecting Youth to Jobs Act [HB-8689]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
To award funds to States and local areas for public, subsidized employment programs for youth.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marcia L. Fudge
Introduced In House on 10/27/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Protecting Miranda Rights for Kids Act [HB-8685]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Makes, subject to certain exceptions, the statements of a minor who waived the privilege against self-incrimination or the right to legal assistance during a custodial interrogation inadmissible in a federal prosecution unless the minor consulted with legal counsel in person and contacted a parent or legal guardian before waiving those rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 10/27/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
The Heroes Act [S.4800]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Economic Development ]
[Disaster Relief ]
A bill to provide Coronavirus relief.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles E. Schumer
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 581. on 11/09/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
Expressing support for the designation of October 2020 as "National Youth Justice Action Month". [HR-1193]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Youth Justice Action Month. It acknowledges that the collateral consequences normally applied in the adult criminal justice system should not automatically apply to youth arrested for crimes before the age of 18.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony Cardenas
Introduced In House on 10/16/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 116th Congress
American Right to Family Act [HB-8585]
[Immigration ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
To amend section 240A of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for cancellation of removal and temporary resident status for certain parents of citizens of the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 10/13/2020
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 [S.977]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Education ]
[Housing ]
[Public Safety ]
Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) make grants to public and nonprofit private entities (including faith-based organizations) for projects involving innovative approaches to combat gang activity, (2) make grants to states and other entities to increase police presence and expand and improve cooperative efforts to address gang activity problems, and (3) designate high-intensity interstate gang activity areas. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) reauthorize programs
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/12/2011
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011 [S.941]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011 - Amends title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to authorize states to reserve school improvement funds to: (1) award grants to nonprofit organizations that partner with local educational agencies (LEAs) or schools to establish and operate Local Family Engagement Centers that assist families in becoming engaged in their childrens' education, (2) establish a State Family Engagement Coordinating Council to coordinate and
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2841-2842) on 05/10/2011
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act of 2011 [S.919]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act of 2011 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to states to: (1) develop, improve, and implement state reporting and information systems that measure conditions for learning, based on surveys of school students and staff; and (2) award competitive subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) or nonprofit organizations that use such measurement systems to make comprehensive improvements to school-level conditions for learning. Identifies conditions conducive to learning as those that: (1)
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2793-2794) on 05/09/2011
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 [S.867]
[Crime ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Education ]
[Housing ]
[Public Safety ]
Fighting Gangs and Empowering Youth Act of 2011 - Authorizes the Attorney General to: (1) make grants to public and nonprofit private entities (including faith-based organizations) for projects involving innovative approaches to combat gang activity, (2) make grants to states and other entities to increase police presence and expand and improve cooperative efforts to address gang activity problems, and (3) designate high-intensity interstate gang activity areas. Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) reauthorize programs
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/03/2011
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2011 [S.585]
[Education ]
[Community Development ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Health ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2011 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to: (1) consortia composed of one or more local educational agencies (LEAs) and one or more community-based, nonprofit, or other public or private entities to assist public elementary or secondary schools to function as full-service community schools; and (2) state collaboratives to support the development of full-service community school programs. Requires such schools to: (1) participate
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 03/15/2011
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
A bill to provide grants to establish veteran's treatment courts. [S.3702]
[Veterans ]
[Crime ]
[Mental Health ]
[Healthcare ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Services, Education, and Rehabilitation for Veterans Act or the SERV Act - Requires the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to delegate to the Department of Justice (DOJ) the authority to administer the veteran's treatment courts program established by this Act. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to states and other entities: (1) to develop, implement, or enhance veteran's treatment courts or to expand operational drug courts to serve veterans; and (2) for programs that involve continuing judicial supervision over
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/20/2012
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
Community Parks Revitalization Act [S.3583]
[Community Development ]
[Recreation ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Housing ]
[Children and Youth ]
Community Parks Revitalization Act - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to promulgate regulations establishing a community revitalization program to provide federal grants to eligible local governments for various park and recreation purposes, including grants for rehabilitation and construction, innovation and recreation programming, and recovery action programs. Authorizes the Secretary to designate local governments in standard metropolitan statistical areas not meeting program eligibility requirements to receive such
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S6549) on 09/20/2012
Spread the world
US Congress 112th Congress
JUMP Reauthorization Act of 2012 [S.3328]
[Children and Youth ]
[Crime ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
[Military ]
[Native American Affairs ]
[Public Safety ]
Juvenile Mentoring Program Reauthorization Act of 2012 or the JUMP Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to direct the Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to award grants to and enter into contracts with national, regional, and local nonprofit organizations to implement mentoring programs that link at-risk youth with responsible adults to provide general guidance to such youth, promote personal and social responsibility, increase at-risk youth's participation
(continued...)
Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/21/2012