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John T. Doolittle

John T. Doolittle on Criminal Justice

RepublicanCA

Criminal Justice218 votes · 78.7/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

414 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 218 of them counted toward the score above: 39 toward “Reform-oriented” and 179 toward “Punitive”.

The other 196 did not count: 193 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 3 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1995-02-09(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT ELIMINATING THE PRISON GRANT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE GENERAL PRISON BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND THE TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM; CONSOLIDATING THE VIOLENT OFFENDER AND TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING GRANT PROGRAMS INTO A SINGLE PRISON BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING THAT EACH STATE WOULD RECEIVE A PRISON BLOCK GRANT BASED ON THE NUMBER OF VIOLENT CRIMES AMONG THE STATES; PROVIDING THAT THE BLOCK GRANT WOULD BE FUNDED AT THE SAME ANNUAL LEVEL AS THE TOTAL STATE FUNDING PROVIDED IN THE 1994 CRIME CONTROL ACT; AND PROVIDING THAT STATES THAT FAILED TO USE THEIR ALLOCATED GRANT FUNDING WITHIN TWO YEARS WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REFUND UNUSED MONEYS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR LATER DISTRIBUTION TO STATES.)H.R. 667 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1995-02-09H.R.667 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- VIOLENT CRIMINAL INCARCERATION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CHAPMAN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE EXPENDITURE OF ANY PRISON GRANT FUNDING, INCLUDING FUNDING FOR THE GENERAL PRISON GRANT PROGRAM AND THE TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM, UNTIL AND UNLESS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CERTIFIES THAT AT LEAST FIFTY PERCENT OF STATES MEET TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING REQUIREMENTS.)H.R. 667 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1995-02-08Effective death penalty act of 1995 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 729, TO CONTROL CRIME BY A MORE EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY.)H.R. 729 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1995-02-08(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES THAT THE AUTOMATIC STAY OF EXECUTION PROVISIONS WILL TERMINATE UPON COMPLETION OF STATE COURT REVIEW UNLESS THE PETITIONER HAS MADE A SUBSTANTITAL SHOWING OF THE DENIAL OF A FEDERAL RIGHT.)H.R. 729 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1995-02-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE FIELDS OF LOUISIANA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ADD LANGUAGE TO PERMIT JURIES, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE BILL NOW REQUIRES THE DEALTH PENALTY, TO RECOMMEND A SENTENCE OF DEATH OR OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT WITHOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF RELEASE.)H.R. 729 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1995-02-08(HOUSE AGREED TO THE COX AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A RULE OF DEFERENCE TO STATE COURTS SO THAT FEDERAL JUDGES WHO ARE ENTERTAINING HABEAS CORPUS PETITIONS FROM STATE INMATES WOULD BE REQUIRED TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE CLAIMANT RECEIVED A FULL AND FAIR ADJUDICATION OF THEIR COMPLAINT.)H.R. 729 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1995-02-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT OF NORTH CAROLINA AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PERMIT STATE PRISONERS SENTENCED TO DEATH OR TO PRISON TO FILE A SECOND FEDERAL HABEAS PETITION IF IT IS SHOWN, THROUGH NEWLY DISCOVERED EVIDENCE, THAT THE PERSON WAS INNOCENT AND PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN ACQUITED HAD THE EVIDENCE BEEN PRESENTED AT TRIAL.)H.R. 729 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1995-02-08H.R.729 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHUMER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ENCOURAGE STATES TO PROVIDE COMPETENT COUNSEL IN DEATH PENALTY CASES DURING THE INITIAL TRIAL PHASE.)H.R. 729 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1995-02-08Exclusionary Rule Reform Act of 1995 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 666, TO CONTROL CRIME BY EXCLUSIONARY RULE REFORM.)H.R. 666 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1995-02-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE SERRANO AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO EXEMPT SEARCHES OR SEIZURES CARRIED OUT BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.)H.R. 666 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1995-02-08H.R.666 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- EXCLUSIONARY RULE REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE VOLKMER AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS SEARCHES AND SEIZURES CARRIED OUT BY OR UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND FIREARMS FROM A RELAXATION OF THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE.)H.R. 666 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1995-02-07(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS APPLYING THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTION TO THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE TO WARRANTLESS SEARCHES; AND TO REPLACE IT WITH THE TEXT OF THE FOURTH AMENDMENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION.)H.R. 666 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1995-02-07H.R.666 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- EXCLUSIONARY RULE REFORM ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT AND CODIFY THE "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTION TO SEARCHES AND SEIZURES WITH WARRANTS LATER TO BE FOUND INVALID; AND TO ENACT THE CURRENT LIMITED "GOOD FAITH" EXCEPTION FOR SEARCHES IN WHICH EVIDENCE WAS NOT EXCLUDED IF IT WAS RETAINED IN A "GOOD FAITH" RELIANCE ON A STATUTE, WHICH WAS LATER HELD TO BE UNCONSTITUTIONAL.)H.R. 666 · 104th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1995-02-07Victim Restitution Act of 1995 — H.R.665 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- VICTIM RESTITUTION ACT OF 1995 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 665, TO CONTROL CRIME BY MANDATORY VICTIM RESTITUTION.)H.R. 665 · 104th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1994-08-21CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R.3355, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS TO INCREASE POLICE PRESENCE, TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS BETWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO ADDRESS CRIME AND DISORDER PROBLEMS, AND OTHERWISE TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayReform-oriented
1994-08-21CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE PRIORITIZE AUTHORIZATIONS WITHIN SCOPE THAT WILL MAXIMIZE THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM THE TRUST FUND FOR PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICING, PRISONS, AND BORDER PATROLH.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · RECOMMIT CONFERENCE REPORT WITH INSTRUCTIONSYeaDirection not readable
1994-08-18COMMERCE, STATE, JUSTICE, JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS, FY 1995 — H.R.4603 BY MOLLOHAN (D-WV) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 (PUB. L. 103-317, APPROVED 8/26/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4603, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1994.)H.R. 4603 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayDirection not readable
1994-08-10COMMERCE, STATE, JUSTICE, JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS, FY 1995 — H.R.4603 BY MOLLOHAN (D-WV) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 (PUB. L. 103-317, APPROVED 8/26/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE ROGERS MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS NUMBERED 125 AND 127 REGARDING UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS.)H.R. 4603 · 103rd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-07-20CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM MOTION THAT INSTRUCTS HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO MAKE ANY AGREEMENT THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE SECTION 2405 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, PROVIDING MANDATORY PRISON TERMS FOR USE, POSSESSION, OR CARRYING OF A FIREARM OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE DURING A STATE CRIME OF VIOLENCE OR STATE DRUG TRAFFICKING CRIME.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESNayDirection not readable
1994-07-13CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE ROHRABACHER MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO SECTION 5102 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS PAYMENT FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE NOT LAWFULLY PRESENT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1994-07-13CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DUNN MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO MAKE ANY AGREEMENT THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE SUBTITLE F OF TITLE VIII OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-06-29CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOLINARI MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO AGREE TO THE SENATE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE RULES OF EVIDENCE WITH REGARDS TO SEX OFFENSES IN FEDERAL TRAILS.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-06-24H.R.4603 BY MOLLOHAN (D-WV) -- DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE ACT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 THE JUDICIARY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995 (PUB. L. 103-317, APPROVED 8/26/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF TEXAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO CUT $925,000 FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.)H.R. 4603 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1994-06-23CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE FAILED TO AGREE TO THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO SUBTITLE I, RELATING TO THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ACT, OR TO ANY PROVISION SIMILAR TO IT, OF TITLE X OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENT.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-06-22CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO MAKE ANY AGREEMENT THAT WOULD HAVE THE EFFECT OF REDUCING THE FUNDING PROVIDED FOR PRISONS TO A LEVEL THAT IS LESS THAN THE $13.5 BILLION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1998 PROVIDED IN TITLES VI AND VII OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENT.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-06-21INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REAUTHORIZATION — S.24 BY LEVIN, CARL (D-MI) -- INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-270, APPROVED 6/30/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 24, TO AUTHORIZE THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5 YEARS.)S. 24 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayDirection not readable
1994-06-16CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO TITLE IX, RELATING TO RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY SENTENCING, OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENT, OR TO ANY, SIMILAR PROVISION.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-05-05PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATION FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT — H.R.4296 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4296, TO MAKE UNLAWFUL THE TRANSFER OR POSSESSION OF ASSAULT WEAPONS.)H.R. 4296 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayReform-oriented
1994-04-21OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT — H.R.3355 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP AND COMMUNITY POLICING ACT OF 1994 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS YOUTH SERVICES AND SUPERVISION GRANT PROGRAM ACT OF 1994 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS ACT NATIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 1994 FAMILY UNITY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 CIVIL RIGHTS REMEDIES FOR GENDER-MOTIVATED VIOLENCE ACT EQUAL JUSTICE FOR WOMEN IN THE COURTS ACT OF 1994 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1994 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1994 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC SAFETY AND RECREATIONAL FIREARMS USE PROTECTION ACT MORGAN P. HARDIMAN TASK FORCE ON MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT POLICE CORPS ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT SENIOR CITIZENS AGAINST MARKETING SCAMS ACT OF 1994 COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1994 DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1994 RECREATIONAL HUNTING SAFETY AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 1994 (PUB. L. 103-322, APPROVED 9/13/94) (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO INSIST ON THE PROVISION OF THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES $10.5 BILLION FOR GRANTS FOR STATE PRISON CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION AND AGREE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE SENATE THAT REQUIRE STATES TO CHANGE THEIR LAWS TO REQUIRE THAT DEFENDANTS SERVE AT LEAST 85 PERCENT OF THE SENTENCE ORDERED.)H.R. 3355 · 103rd Congress · ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1994-04-21TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 4092, TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayReform-oriented
1994-04-21TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 4092 TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT INTENDED TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN SENTENCING BY ENSURING THAT A DEFENDANT'S OR VICTIM'S RACE IS NOT AN ADMISSIBLE CONSIDERATION IN DECISIONS TO SEEK OR IMPOSE CRIMINAL PENALTIES; FORBID THE PROSECUTOR OR DEFENSE ATTORNEY FROM MAKING STATEMENTS BEFORE THE JURY THAT APPEAL TO RACIAL PREJUDICE; ALLOW A TRIAL TO BE MOVED IF AN IMPARTIAL JURY CANNOT BE ASSEMBLED; AND FORBID RACIAL QUOTAS OR STATISTICAL TESTS FOR THE IMPOSITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY. .)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaReform-oriented
1994-04-21(HOUSE AGREED TO THE FRANKS OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT REQUIRES FEDERAL PRISONERS WHO DO NOT POSSESS A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR ITS EQUIVALENT TO EARN A GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) CERTIFICATE BEFORE THEY CAN BE ELIGIBLE FOR EARLY (GOOD BEHAVIOR CREDIT) RELEASE FROM PRISON; AND THAT ANY EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS GED REQUIREMENT BE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-21H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUGHES AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT REQUIRES THE UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE CONGRESS NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 1994, ON ISSUES RELATING TO SENTENCES APPLICABLE TO OFFENSES INVOLVING THE POSSESSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ALL FORMS OF COCAINE; THE DIFFERENT PENALTY LEVELS WHICH ARE ASCRIBED TO THE FORM OF COCAINE INVOLVED IN THE OFFENSE FOR WHICH SENTENCING IS IMPOSED; AND ON ANY RECOMMENDATIONS THE COMMISSION MAY HAVE FOR RETENTION OR MODIFICATION OF THESE DIFFERENCES IN PENALTY LEVELS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1994-04-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE MARTINEZ AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO REQUIRE STATES TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS AND TRAINING OF PRIVATE SECURITY GUARDS, AND TO AUTHORIZE ACCESS TO FBI FILES .)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1994-04-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCURDY AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A POLICE CORPS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES, ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS, FEDERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $10,000 PER YEAR, IN RETURN FOR A FOUR-YEAR COMMITMENT TO SERVE IN A STATE OR LOCAL POLICE FORCE AND PROVIDES THAT PARTICIPANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE AGREED-UPON SERVICE WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY BACK THE ENTIRE SCHOLARSHIP AID PLUS A 10-PERCENT PENALTY.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTNayReform-oriented
1994-04-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE WYNN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO PROHIBIT THE AWARDING OF PELL GRANTS TO ANYONE INCARCERATED IN EITHER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL PENAL INSTITUTIONS AFTER JANUARY 1, 1996, UNLESS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND STATE GOVERNORS CERTIFY THAT PELL GRANTS TO PRISONERS SHOW SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF REDUCING RECIDIVISM, ARE COST-EFFECTIVE, AND REQUIRE THAT INMATES ARE MAKING SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD COMPLETION OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1994-04-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GORDON AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS THE AWARDING OF PELL GRANTS TO ANYONE INCARCERATED IN EITHER FEDERAL OR STATE PENAL INSTITUTIONS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE TRAFICANT AMENDMENT THAT PROVIDES PENALTIES OF NOT MORE THAN $100,000 TO ANYONE WHO INTENTIONALLY AFFIXES A FRAUDULENT "MADE IN AMERICA" LABEL TO ANY PRODUCT THAT IS PURCHASED WITH FUNDS AUTHORIZED IN THE BILL.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1994-04-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES HIRING AN ADDITIONAL 6,000 BORDER PATROL AGENTS AND SUPPORT STAFF OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-20(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT THAT EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT CHILD PORNOGRAPHY IS A CRIME DESERVING FULL PROSECUTION UNDER THE FEDERAL CHILD PORNOGRAPHY STATUTES, AND THAT THE BRIEF SUBMITTED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE CASE KNOX V. UNITED STATES REPRESENTS A MISINTERPRETATION OF THE STATUTE.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1994-04-20TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ENACTING CLAUSE BE STRICKEN.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · RISE AND REPORT WITH ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKENYeaDirection not readable
1994-04-20(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT BAR EXECUTION OF PRISONERS WHO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEIR DEATH SENTENCE WAS IMPOSED BECAUSE OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, AND THAT PERMIT THE USE OF STATISTICAL EVIDENCE SHOWING A SIGNIFICANT RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY PATTERN IN THIS DETERMINATION.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-20H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZING THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO REIMBURSE STATES AND LOCALITIES FOR THE COSTS OF INCARCERATING UNDOCUMENTED CRIMINAL ALIENS WHO HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY IN STATE OR LOCAL COURTS; PROVIDES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND COURTS ACCESS TO CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FOR USE IN CASES INVOLVING STALKING AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PROHIBITS STATE MOTOR VEHICLE DEPARTMENTS FROM DISCLOSING, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDIVIDUAL LICENSE-HOLDERS TO PERSONS WHO DO NOT HAVE A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS INTEREST; REQUIRES THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS TO PREVENT PRISONES FROM STRENGTH-TRAINING OR ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MAY INCREASE THEIR FIGHTING ABILITIES AND TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT WHICH AIDS IN SUCH PURPOSES; REQUIRES THAT PRISONERS EXHAUST THE PRISON'S ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES BEFORE THEY FILE A CIVIL RIGHTS ACTION IN A FEDERAL COURT; REQUIRES THAT FEDERAL COURTS DISMISS CIVIL RIGHTS MOTIONS BROUGHT BY PRISONERS, IF THE COURT FINDS THE MOTION FAILS TO STATE A CLAIM ON WHICH RELIEF CAN BE GRANTED, OR FINDS THAT THE MOTION IS FRIVOLOUS OR MALICIOUS; AND REQUIRES THAT A FEDERAL COURT SHALL NOT HOLD PRISON OR JAIL OVERCROWDING UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNDER THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT, UNLESS THE PLAINTIFF INMATE PROVES THAT THE CROWDING CAUSES THE INFLICTION OF CRUEL AND UNUSUAL PUNISHEMENT ON THAT INMATE.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HUGHES SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT LEAVES INTACT THE $3 BILLION AUTHORIZATION LEVEL FOR STATE AND REGIONAL PRISONS BUT MAKES CHANGES IN THE LANGUAGE GOVERNING DISTRIBUTION OF THE FUNDS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1994-04-19(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHIFF AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE PROVISIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE STATES TO HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR MANAGING CORRECTIONAL PROGRAMS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE CHAPMAN AMENDMENT THAT AUTHORIZES $10.5 BILLION THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 1999 FOR A NEW PROGRAM OF GRANTS FOR STATE PRISONS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-19TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ENACTING CLAUSE BE STRICKEN.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · RISE AND REPORT WITH ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKENYeaDirection not readable
1994-04-19(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT THAT MAKES A CONVICTION OF A SERIOUS DRUG OFFENSE A THIRD STRIKE MANDATING LIFE IMPRISONMENT UNDER THE THREE STRIKE PROVISION.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-19TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ENACTING CLAUSE BE STRICKEN.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · RISE AND REPORT WITH ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKENYeaDirection not readable
1994-04-19(HOUSE REJECTED THE DERRICK AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO NARROW THE INSTANCES IN WHICH "NEW RULES" OF LAW WOULD RETROACTIVELY BE APPLIED IN HABEAS CORPUS APPEALS BY THE PRISONER.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1994-04-19H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE HABEAS CORPUS PROVISIONS LIMITING DEATH-ROW APPEALS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1994-04-14(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE PROVISIONS REGARDING DEATH PENALTY PROCEDURES THAT STATE THAT AGGRAVATING FACTORS MAY BE CONSIDERED IN IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1994-04-14TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME — (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RISE AND REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT THE ENACTING CLAUSE BE STRICKEN.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · RISE AND REPORT WITH ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKENYeaDirection not readable
1994-04-14(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THE ELEMENTS THAT MUST BE PROVED TO CONVICT THE DEFENDANT OF THE OFFENSE COULD BE AGGRAVATING FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN DECIDING WHETHER TO IMPOSE A DEATH PENALTY.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-14(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT ADDS PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY IN CASES INVOLVING DRUG "KINGPINS" WHERE NO DEATH RESULTS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1994-04-14(HOUSE REJECTED THE KOPETSKI AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS PROVIDING FOR THE DEATH PENALTY, INSTEAD OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1994-04-14H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE REJECTED THE WATT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS IMPOSING THE DEALTH PENALTY FOR DRUG KING-PINS, EVEN IF NO DEATH RESULTS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1994-04-14H.R.4092 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994 DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1994 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1994 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRIVER'S PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT OF 1994 (CRIME BILL) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS EN BLOC AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES UNITED STATES FLAGS BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ON ALL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ON PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT VIOLENT FELONIES AGAINST TRUCKERS SHOULD BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT UNDER FEDERAL LAW; FUNDS A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM UNDER THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT THAT WOULD ESTABLISH SPECIALIZED "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURT ADVOCATES"; INCREASES CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR VISA AND PASSPORT ABUSE CRIMES; ENSURES THAT PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER THE MODEL INTENSIVE GRANT PROGRAM AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ACT ARE COORDINATED WITH EXISTING PROGRAMS; REAUTHORIZES SECRET SERVICE AUTHORITY REGARDING FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FRAUD; AUTHORIZES $210 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1999 FOR TREASURY DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZES A STUDY OF CLOSED MILITARY BASES FOR CONVERSION TO PRISON FACILITIES; MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDES PENALTIES FOR CRIMES REGARDING EXPLOSIVES; FUNDS A DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM UNDER THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT THAT PROVIDES ANTI-CRIME YOUTH COUNCILS AND PROGRAMS TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM BECOMING INVOLVED WITH GANGS; ALLOWS THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO ASSIST LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN INVESTIGATING STATE VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST TRAVELERS; PROVIDES FOR USE OF FUNDS FOR JOB PROGRAMS TO PREVENT CRIME UNDER THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP ACT; PROVIDES FOR A STUDY ON PRISON OVERCROWDING; MAKES TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE VIOLENT REPEAT OFFENDER INCARCERATION ACT; AUTHORIZES THE INS TO ACCEPT NON-FEDERAL ASSISTANCE WHEN DEPORTING UNDOCUMENTED ALIENS CHARGED WITH VIOLATING CRIMINAL STATUTES; PROMOTES THE REMOVAL AND PREVENTION OF GRAFFITI WITH JUVENILE TRAFFICKING AND GANG PREVENTION GRANT FUNDS; LIFTS THE CURRENT FOUR-YEAR LIMIT ON VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDER THE BYRNE MEMORIAL FUND; ADDS PROVISIONS ON CRIMINAL ALIENS AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT; CREATES THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CRIME AND VIOLENCE; ADDS THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO THE "OUNCE OF PREVENTION COUNCIL"; CLARIFIES THE INTENT OF THE BILL TO INCREASE FEDERAL FUNDS FOR STATE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN FIGHTING CRIME THROUGH ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS; ADDS THE LANGUAGE OF THE URBAN RECREATION AND AT-RISK YOUTH ACT; EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING COMPARABLE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS FOR RURAL AREAS; REQUIRES STATES TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO CORRECTIONS OFFICERS WHO DEAL WITH REPEAT VIOLENT OFFENDERS; MAKES CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; AUTHORIZES RURAL ANTI-CRIME AND ANTI-DRUG INITIATIVES; AUTHORIZES FOR FISCAL YEARS 1995 THROUGH 1997 $12 MILLION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS IN PUBLIC HOUSING; INCREASES THE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL TRAFFICKING IN COUNTERFEIT GOODS AND SERVICES; INCREASES THE PENALTIES FOR SELLING A CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR; AUTHORIZES $100 MILLION OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A "COMMUNITY-BASED JUSTICE GRANT PROGRAM"; CONTINUES TO PERMIT FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE TO HAVE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGES; DETERMINES THE VETERAN STATUS OF INMATES AND ASSURES THAT STATE VETERAN INMATES RECEIVE THE VETERANS BENEFITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED; REAUTHORIZES THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDES FEDERAL DEATH BENEFITS FOR LOCAL FIRE AND POLICE CHAPLAINS.)H.R. 4092 · 103rd Congress · ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENTSYeaDirection not readable
1994-02-10INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REAUTHORIZATION — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 811, TO REAUTHORIZE THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW FOR AN ADDITIONAL 5 YEARS.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayReform-oriented
1994-02-10INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REAUTHORIZATION — (HOUSE REJECTED THE GEKAS MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO USE THE PROCEDURES IN THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL WRONGDOING BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaPunitive
1994-02-10(HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY COVERAGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS UNDER THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW; CHANGE TO STANDARDS USED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN DETERMINING WHETHER TO INITIATE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION; MAKE FUNDING FOR ANY INDEPENDENT COUNSEL INVESTIGATION THAT LASTS MORE THAN 2 YEARS SUBJECT TO ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS; REQUIRE EACH INDEPENDENT COUNSEL TO APPLY TO THE SPECIAL COURT DIVISION FOR REAPPOINTMENT EVERY 2 YEARS; REQUIRE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REIMBURSE ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ANY PERSON SUBJECT TO AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL INVESTIGATION WHO IS NOT INDICTED, WHO IS ACQUITTED OR IS NOT CONVICTED OR WHOSE CONVICTION IS OVERTURNED ON APPEAL; REQUIRE ALL ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS TO TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY AFTER 120 DAYS IF THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW EXPIRES IN THE FUTURE; AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS DURING PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATIONS; REQUIRE INDEPENDENT COUNSELS TO COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL PROCEDURES REGARDING THE USE AND DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION; AND PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT COUNSELS.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1994-02-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT, AS AMENDED.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1994-02-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE BRYANT SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT PERMITS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO USE PROCEDURES IN THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW TO INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE ALLEGATIONS OF CRIMINAL WRONGDOING BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, IF DOING SO WOULD BE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1994-02-10H.R.811 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE REJECTED THE RAMSTAD AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN STANDARDS OF CONDUCT SET FORTH IN THE INDEPENDENT COUNSEL LAW WOULD CONSTITUTE CAUSE FOR HIS OR HER REMOVAL.)H.R. 811 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-22BRADY HANDGUN BILL — H.R.1025 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE REFORM ACT OF 1993 (PUB. L. 103-159, APPROVED 11/30/93) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1025, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO BE CONTACTED BY FIREARMS DEALERS BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF ANY FIREARM.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · AGREEING TO CONFERENCEREPORTNayDirection not readable
1993-11-20VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1993 — H.R.1133 BY SCHROEDER (D-CO) -- VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1993 SAFE STREETS FOR WOMEN ACT OF 1993 SAFE HOMES FOR WOMEN ACT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FIREARM PREVENTION ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1133, AMENDED, TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AND CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN.)H.R. 1133 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaPunitive
1993-11-20PROHIBITING THE POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS OR AMMUNITION BY A JUVENILE — H.R.3098 BY GLICKMAN (D-KS) -- YOUTH HANDGUN SAFETY ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3098, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN OR HANDGUN AMMUNITION BY, OR THE PRIVATE TRANSFER OF A HANDGUN OR HANDGUN AMMUNITION TO, A JUVENILE.)H.R. 3098 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaPunitive
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3351, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PUNISHMENT FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS TO TRADITIONAL FORMS OF INCARCERATION AND PROBATION.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayPunitive
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT REQUIRING THAT 90 PERCENT OF THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED BE USED TO FUND BOOT CAMP PROGRAMS.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaPunitive
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON COUNTER-TERRORISM WAS NOT IN ORDER.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIRNayDirection not readable
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL PRISON SYSTEM WAS NOT IN ORDER.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIRNayDirection not readable
1993-11-19ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENT FOR YOUTH OFFENDERS — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE BROOKS MOTION TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE MCCOLLUM MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THE BILL BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE WAS NOT IN ORDER.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE CHAIRNayDirection not readable
1993-11-19H.R.3351 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO LIMIT THE PROGRAMS TO PERSONS YOUNGER THAN 18.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1993-11-18FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINIC ENTRANCES ACT OF 1993 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT THAT STRIKES THE CIVIL RIGHT OF ACTION PROVISIONS AS APPLIED TO BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-18(ON A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS ANY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FROM PENALTIES WHEN THEIR ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED AT THEIR MINOR CHILD.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-18(HOUSE REJECTED THE SMITH OF NEW JERSEY AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO SPECIFY THAT ACTIONS PROHIBITED MUST OCCUR NEAR A CLINIC, OR NEAR THE HOME OF AN INDIVIDUAL AFFECTED BY THE CRIME; SPECIFY THAT PEOPLE "LAWFULLY ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES PROTECTED BY" THE FIRST AMENDMENT ARE EXEMPT FROM PENALTIES; EXEMPT PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS FROM PENALTIES WHEN THEIR ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED AT THE MINOR CHILD; MAKE PHYSICAL OBSTRUCTION A CRIME ONLY IF IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY FORCE OR THREATS OF FORCE; PROVIDES THAT PEOPLE HARMED COULD NOT SUE FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, BUT ONLY FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES; SET STANDARDS THAT MUST BE MET BEFORE A COURT CAN ISSUE AN INJUNCTION; AND TO NOT ALLOW STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO BRING SUITS, SO THAT ONLY THE AFFECTED PARTY OR THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT COULD BRING LEGAL ACTION.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-18H.R.796 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- FREEDOM OF ACCESS TO CLINIC ENTRANCES ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT EXEMPTS ANY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FROM PENALTIES WHEN THEIR ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED AT THEIR MINOR CHILD.)H.R. 796 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaReform-oriented
1993-11-10BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1025, TO PROVIDE FOR A WAITING PERIOD BEFORE THE PURCHASE OF A HANDGUN, AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM TO BE CONTACTED BY FIREARMS DEALERS BEFORE THE TRANSFER OF ANY FIREARM.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
1993-11-10BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT — (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCHIFF MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AMENDMENTS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT A STATE OR LOCAL OFFICIAL CONDUCT A BACKGROUND CHECK OF A PROSPECTIVE HANDGUN TRANSFEREE; OR ENSURE THAT THE COSTS OF THE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE FULLY FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(ON A SEPARATE VOTE, HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT THE NATIONAL "INSTANT-CHECK" SYSTEM WOULD AUTOMATICALLY REPLACE THE 5-DAY WAITING PERIOD 5 YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(ON A SEPARATE VOTE THE HOUSE AGREED TO THE RAMSTAD AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL PROVIDE REASONS FOR THE DENIAL OF A HANDGUN WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS, IF THE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DENIED A HANDGUN REQUESTS IT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(HOUSE REJECTED THE MCCOLLUM AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STATE THAT THE NATIONAL "INSTANT-CHECK" SYSTEM PREEMPT STATE AND LOCAL LAWS REQUIRING WAITING PERIODS, OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE GEKAS AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT THE NATIONAL "INSTANT-CHECK" SYSTEM WOULD AUTOMATICALLY REPLACE THE 5-DAY WAITING PERIOD 5 YEARS AFTER ENACTMENT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-10H.R.1025 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE REFORM ACT OF 1993 (PUB. L. 103-159, APPROVED 11/30/93) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE RAMSTAD AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES THAT A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL PROVIDE REASONS FOR THE DENIAL OF A HANDGUN WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS, IF THE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN DENIED A HANDGUN REQUESTS IT.)H.R. 1025 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-03SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR STATE PRISONERS — H.R.3354 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3354, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS WITHIN STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, AS WELL AS WITHIN LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES IN WHICH INMATES ARE INCARCERATED FOR A PERIOD OF TIME SUFFICIENT TO PERMIT SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT.)H.R. 3354 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDNayPunitive
1993-11-03ANTI JUVENILE GANGS AND DRUG TRAFFICKING GRANTS — H.R.3353 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3353, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS TO DEVELOP MORE EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS TO REDUCE JUVENILE GANG PARTICIPATION AND JUVENILE DRUG TRAFFICKING.)H.R. 3353 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaDirection not readable
1993-11-03ALTERNATIVE PUNISHMENTS FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS — H.R.3351 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, AMENDMENT (HOUSE FAILED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3351, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO ALLOW GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSES OF DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF PUNISHMENT FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS TO TRADITIONAL FORMS OF INCARCERATION AND PROBATION.)H.R. 3351 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDNayPunitive
1993-11-03RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN FEDERAL PRISONS — H.R.3350 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT WITHIN FEDERAL PRISON, ESTABLISHMENT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3350, AMENDED, TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM OF RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT WITHIN FEDERAL PRISONS.)H.R. 3350 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDNayPunitive
1993-03-29DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT — H.R.829 BY EDWARDS, DON (D-CA) -- DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT OF 1993 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 829, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 1 OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 TO AUTHORIZE FUNDS RECEIVED BY STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO BE EXPENDED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF DNA RECORDS; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DNA IDENTIFICATION INDEX.)H.R. 829 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaPunitive
1993-03-29FBI ACCESS TO TELEPHONE RECORDS — H.R.175 BY EDWARDS, DON (D-CA) -- CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, TITLE 18 U.S.C., AMENDMENT (PUB. L. 103-142, APPROVED 11/17/93) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 175, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION TO OBTAIN CERTAIN TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION.)H.R. 175 · 103rd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASSYeaPunitive
1993-03-18(HOUSE REJECTED THE MFUME AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL $41.9 BILLION IN REVENUE MEASURES AND DEFENSE CUTS AND TO PROPOSE TO USE THOSE FUNDS FOR INCREASES IN DOMESTIC SPENDING IN AREAS SUCH AS EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, HEALTH, AND THE WAR ON DRUGS.)H.Con.Res. 64 · 103rd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1992-09-24REAUTHORIZATION OF CRIME CONTROL PROGRAMS — H.R.5716 BY SCHUMER (D-NY) -- OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968, EXTENSION OF APPROPRIATIONS (PUB. L. 102-534, APPROVED 10/27/92) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 5716, AMENDED, TO EXTEND FOR 2 YEARS THE AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE I OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968.)H.R. 5716 · 102nd Congress · SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDEDYeaDirection not readable
1991-11-26OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE AGREED TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3371, TO CONTROL CRIME.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportNayReform-oriented
1991-11-26OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · RECOMMIT CONFERENCE REPORT WITH INSTRUCTIONSYeaDirection not readable
1991-11-21OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — H.R.3371 BY BROOKS (D-TX) -- THE BIDEN-THURMOND VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 SAFER STREETS AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY FOR DRUG KINGPINS ACT OF 1991 ACT FOR THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MARITIME NAVIGATION AND FIXED PLATFORMS ALIEN WITNESS COOPERATION ACT OF 1991 DRIVE-BY SHOOTING PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 ANTIDRUG, ASSAULT WEAPONS LIMITATION ACT OF 1991 POLICE CORPS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EDUCATION ACT LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECRUITMENT ACT POLICE OFFICERS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT OF 1991 FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 HABEAS CORPUS REFORM ACT OF 1991 DEATH PENALTY LITIGATION PROCEDURES ACT OF 1991 GUN CRIMINALS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1991 ICE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1991 DRUG FREE TRUCK STOP ACT DRUG EMERGENCY AREAS ACT OF 1991 DRUNK DRIVING CHILD PROTECTION ACT OF 1991 VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION ACT OF 1991 NATIONAL COMMISSION TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT FEDERAL PRISONER DRUG TESTING ACT OF 1991 ILLEGAL DRUG PROFITS ACT OF 1991 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION ACT THE CHEMICAL CONTROL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1991 MURDER OF UNITED STATES NATIONALS ACT OF 1991 TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION ACT CRIMINAL EXPLOITATION OF MINORS CONTROL ACT NATIONAL CHILD ABUSER REGISTRATION ACT OF 1991 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FRAUD PROSECUTION ACT OF 1991 INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT UNITED STATES MARSHALS ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHMENT ACT ORDER TO LAND AND TO BRING TO ACT OF 1991 COAST GUARD ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1991 MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL LAW IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPLOITATION OF ALIENS ACT OF 1991 ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT OF 1991 CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN REGISTRATION ACT COMPUTER ABUSE AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 CONSUMER PROTECTION AGAINST CREDIT CARD FRAUD ACT OF 1991 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE SENSENBRENNER MOTION THAT SOUGHT TO INSTRUCT HOUSE CONFEREES TO ACCEPT THE SENATE POSITION ON CERTAIN FIREARMS PROVISIONS IN THE SENATE-PASSED CRIME BILL, S. 1241; SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 207 AND 1213.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · MOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREESYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-30H.R.3489 BY GEJDENSON (D-CT) -- OMNIBUS EXPORT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1991 EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1991 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION ACT OF 1991 TERRORIST DEATH PENALTY ACT OF 1991 (HOUSE REJECTED THE HUNTER AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ALLOW THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST THE REVIEW OF ANY LICENSE TO ANY COUNTRY WHEN IT BELIEVED THAT THE EXPORT OF SUCH GOOD OR TECHNOLOGY COULD MAKE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE MILITARY POTENTIAL OF THAT COUNTRY.)H.R. 3489 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-22OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3371, A BILL TO CONTROL AND PREVENT CRIME.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
1991-10-22OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1991 — (HOUSE REJECTED THE HYDE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE PROVISIONS REGARDING HABEAS CORPUS REFORM AND RACIAL BIAS CLAIMS BY PRISONERS UNDER A DEATH SENTENCE IN HABEAS APPEALS.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaPunitive
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE MCCURDY AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A POLICE CORPS PROGRAM WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A FEDERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OF UP TO $10,000 PER YEAR, IN RETURN FOR A 4-YEAR COMMITMENT TO SERVE IN A STATE OR LOCAL POLICE FORCE.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1991-10-22(HOUSE AGREED TO THE HYDE AMENDMENT THAT DELETES PROVISIONS ALLOWING PRISONERS UNDER A DEATH SENTENCE TO RAISE CERTAIN RACIAL BIAS CLAIMS IN HABEAS APPEALS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.)H.R. 3371 · 102nd Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive

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