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Robert Freeman Smith

Robert Freeman Smith on Criminal Justice

RepublicanOR

Criminal Justice134 votes · 71.2/100 consistent
Reform-orientedPunitive

246 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Criminal Justice. 134 of them counted toward the score above: 34 toward “Reform-oriented” and 100 toward “Punitive”.

The other 112 did not count: 105 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 7 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
1998-10-12Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act — H.R.3494 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CHILD PROTECTION AND SEXUAL PREDATOR PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1998 VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN ACT STANDARDS, PRACTICE, AND TRAINING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATIONS ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 3494, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, WITH RESPECT TO VIOLENT SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN.)H.R. 3494 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendmentsYeaPunitive
1998-10-01Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act — S.2073 BY HATCH (R-UT) -- NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO THE MOTION TO REQUEST A CONFERENCE ON S. 2073, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN.)S. 2073 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Go to ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
1998-09-23Impeachment of Kenneth W. Starr — H.RES.545 BY HASTINGS, ALCEE (D-FL) -- RESOLUTION IMPEACHING KENETH W. STARR (HOUSE AGREED TO THE LAHOOD MOTION TO TABLE H. RES. 545, IMPEACHING KENNETH W. STARR, AN INDEPENDENT COUNSEL OF THE UNITED STATES APPOINTED PURSUANT TO 28 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 593(B), OF HIGH CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS.)H.Res. 545 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Table the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1998-09-15Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act — S.2073 BY HATCH (R-UT) -- NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASSED S. 2073, TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN.)S. 2073 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
1998-09-15Expressing the Sense of Congress that Marijuana is a Dangerous and Addictive Drug and Should not be Legalized for Medicinal Use — H.J.R.117 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA (HOUSE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASSED H.J. RES. 117, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT MARIJUANA IS A DANGEROUS AND ADDICTIVE DRUG AND SHOULD NOT BE LEGALIZED FOR MEDICINAL USE.)H.J.Res. 117 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
1998-07-23Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (TWO-THIRDS OF THOSE PRESENT VOTING IN FAVOR, HOUSE VOTED TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · Passage, Objections of the President NotwithstandingYeaPunitive
1998-07-23Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.R.1122 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 (VETOED OCTOBER 10, 1997) (HOUSE AGREED TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · Motion to Discharge the CommitteeYeaPunitive
1998-07-15Child Custody Protection Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3682, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO PROHIBIT TAKING MINORS ACROSS STATE LINES TO AVOID LAWS REQUIRING THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS IN ABORTION DECISIONS.)H.R. 3682 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1998-07-15Child Custody Protection Act — H.R.3682 BY ROS-LEHTINEN (R-FL) -- CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT MOTION TO RECOMMIT H.R. 3682 BACK TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO USE FORCE OR COERCE A MINOR ACROSS STATE LINES TO OBTAIN AN ABORTION.)H.R. 3682 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayPunitive
1998-06-22Money Laundering Associated with Mexican Financial Institutions — H.C.R.288 BY BACHUS (R-AL) -- RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS INVESTIGATING MONEY LAUNDERING (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 288, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT THE UNITED STATES SHOULD SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS ENGAGED IN INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF MONEY LAUNDERING ASSOCIATED WITH MEXICAN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.)H.Con.Res. 288 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
1998-06-16Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act — H.R.1847 BY GOODLATTE (R-VA) -- TELEMARKETING FRAUD PREVENTION ACT OF 1998 (PUB. L. 105-184, APPROVED 6/23/98) (HOUSE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1847, TO IMPROVE THE CRIMINAL LAW RELATING TO FRAUD AGAINST CONSUMERS. .)H.R. 1847 · 105th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentYeaPunitive
1998-06-11Condemning the brutal killing of Mr. James Byrd, Jr. — H.RES.466 BY WATERS (D-CA) -- RESOLUTION CONDEMNING JAMES BYRD'S MURDER (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 466,CONDEMNING THE BRUTAL MURDER OF MR. JAMES BYRD. .)H.Res. 466 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
1998-06-11Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3494, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, WITH RESPECT TO VIOLENT SEX CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN. .)H.R. 3494 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1998-06-11H.R.3494 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CHILD PROTECTION AND SEXUAL PREDATOR PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1998 VOLUNTEERS FOR CHILDREN ACT STANDARDS, PRACTICE, AND TRAINING FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATIONS ACT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TRAINING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS ACT (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SHERMAN AMENDMENT THAT ESTABLISHES A NATIONAL HOTLINE ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND FINANCED BY A USER FEE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE FBI DATABASE OF CONVICTED SEXUAL PREDATORS.)H.R. 3494 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayReform-oriented
1998-05-19Limit the Jurisdiction of the Federal Courts with Respect to Prison Release Orders — H.R.3718 BY DELAY (R-TX) -- JURISDICTIONAL LIMITATION OF FEDERAL COURTS, PROVISION (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, H.R. 3718, TO LIMIT THE JURISDICTION OF THE FEDERAL COURTS WITH RESPECT TO PRISON RELEASE ORDERS.)H.R. 3718 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and passYeaPunitive
1998-05-12Honoring Slain Law Enforcement Officers — H.RES.422 BY BURTON (R-IN) -- RESOLUTION HONORING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 422, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY SHOULD BE HONORED, RECOGNIZED, AND REMEMBERED FOR THEIR GREAT SACRIFICE.)H.Res. 422 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
1998-05-12Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1997 — H.R.2829 BY VISCLOSKY (D-IN) -- BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2829, TO ESTABLISH A MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM TO HELP STATE AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS PURCHASE ARMOR VESTS FOR USE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS. .)H.R. 2829 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
1998-05-12Deadbeat Parents Punishment Act — H.R.3811 BY HYDE (R-IL) -- DEADBEAT PARENTS PUNISHMENT ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3811, TO ESTABLISH FELONY VIOLATIONS FOR THE FAILURE TO PAY LEGAL CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS. .)H.R. 3811 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and passYeaPunitive
1998-05-12War on Drugs to Protect Children — H.RES.423 BY HASTERT (R-IL) -- RESOLUTION TO WIN THE WAR ON DRUGS (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 423, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE WITH RESPECT TO WINNING THE WAR ON DRUGS TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. .)H.Res. 423 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and agreeYeaDirection not readable
1998-05-05Combat Use of Illegal Drugs by the Nations’s Youth — H.RES.267 BY PAPPAS (R-NJ) -- RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THAT THE UNITED STATES MUST REMAIN COMMITTED TO COMBATTING ILLEGAL DRUGS (HOUSE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. RES. 267, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THAT THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES MUST REMAIN COMMITTED TO COMBAT THE DISTRIBUTION, SALE, AND USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS BY THE NATION'S YOUTH. .)H.Res. 267 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
1998-04-23(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DELAY AMENDMENT THAT PROHIBITS A COURT TO CARRY OUT ANY FELONY PRISONER RELEASE ORDER ON THE BASIS OF PRISON CONDITIONS AND TERMINATES EXISTING CONSENT DECREES THAT PROVIDE FOR REMEDIES RELATING TO PRISON CONDITIONS. .)H.R. 1252 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1998-04-21Care for Police Survivors Act — H.R.3565 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- CARE FOR POLICE SURVIVORS ACT OF 1998 (HOUSE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3565, TO AMEND PART L OF THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968.)H.R. 3565 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and passDid not voteDirection not readable
1998-02-26Wireless Telephone Protection Act — H.R.2460 BY JOHNSON, SAM (R-TX) -- WIRELESS TELEPHONE PROTECTION ACT (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2460, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, WITH RESPECT TO SCANNING RECEIVERS AND SIMILAR DEVICES.)H.R. 2460 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1998-02-25Witness Protection and Interstate Relocation Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 2181, TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF WITNESSES AND TO PROMOTE NOTIFICATION OF THE INTERSTATE RELOCATION OF WITNESSES BY STATES AND LOCALITIES ENGAGING IN THAT RELOCATION.)H.R. 2181 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1998-02-25H.R.2181 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- WITNESS PROTECTION AND INTERSTATE RELOCATION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO HAVE THE COURT CHANGE FROM A DEATH SENTENCE TO A LIFE IMPRISONMENT SENTENCE IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT THAT THE DEFENDANT COMMITTED THE OFFENSE. .)H.R. 2181 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1998-02-24To provide for increased mandatory minimum sentences for criminals possessing firearms, and for other purposes. — H.R.424 BY MYRICK (R-NC) -- INCREASED MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES FOR FIREARMS VIOLATIONS, PROVISION (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 424, TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCES FOR CRIMINALS POSESSING FIREARMS.)H.R. 424 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
1997-11-04Identification of Criminal Aliens — H.R.1493 BY GALLEGLY (R-CA) -- PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY ILLEGAL ALIENS IN PRISONS, ESTABLISHMENT (HOUSE AGREED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1493, AMENDED, TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM IN LOCAL PRISONS TO IDENTIFY, PRIOR TO ARRAIGNMENT, CRIMINAL ALIENS AND ALIENS WHO ARE UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES.)H.R. 1493 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaPunitive
1997-10-08Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.R.1122 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 (VETOED OCTOBER 10, 1997) (HOUSE AGREED TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS. .)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · Agree to Senate AmendmentsYeaPunitive
1997-10-01Subpoena Enforcement in the Case of Dornan v. Sanchez — H.RES.244 BY THOMAS (R-CA) -- RESOLUTION DEMANDING CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST HERMANDAD MEXICANA NACIONAL (HOUSE PASSED H. RES. 244, AS AMENDED PURSUANT TO THE RULE, DEMANDING THAT THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FILE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST HERMANDAD MEXICANA NACIONAL FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A VALID SUBPOENA UNDER THE FEDERAL CONTESTED ELECTIONS ACT. .)H.Res. 244 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteNot a yea/nay
1997-09-25(HOUSE REJECTED THE NORTON AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE SECTION 103 THAT PROHIBITS FUNDING FOR ABORTIONS IN THE FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM .)H.R. 2267 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1997-09-25(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE DRUG COURTS FUNDING BY $30 MILLION AND DECREASE THE VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS FUNDING ACCORDINGLY .)H.R. 2267 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1997-09-25(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS BY $80 MILLION; SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM BY $13 MILLION; CHILD ABUSE TRAINING PROGRAM BY $8 MILLION; GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY $40 MILLION; RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT GRANTS BY $37 MILLION; DRUG COURTS BY $76.7 MILLION; AND LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY $4 MILLION AND DECREASE THE FUNDING FOR THE VIOLENT OFFENDER INCARCERATION AND TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS PROGRAM BY $258.7 MILLION .)H.R. 2267 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1997-09-23Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration — H.R.1683 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- JACOB WETTERLING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDERS REGISTRATION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 1683, AMENDED, TO CLARIFY THE STANDARDS FOR STATE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION PROGRAMS UNDER THE JACOB WETTERLING CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT.)H.R. 1683 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaPunitive
1997-07-29Relating to War Crimes — H.R.1348 BY JONES (R-NC) -- EXPANDED WAR CRIMES ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1348, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, RELATING TO WAR CRIMES.)H.R. 1348 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaPunitive
1997-07-29Violent Crimes By Repeat Offenders — H.C.R.75 BY BARCIA (D-MI) -- RESOLUTION REGARDING VIOLENT CRIMES BY REPEAT OFFENDERS (HOUSE AGREED TO H. CON. RES. 75, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT STATES SHOULD WORK MORE AGGRESSIVELY TO ATTACK THE PROBLEM OF VIOLENT CRIMES COMMITTED BY REPEAT OFFENDERS AND CRIMINALS SERVING ABBREVIATED SENTENCES.)H.Con.Res. 75 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
1997-07-15Juvenile Crime Control and Delinquency Prevention Act — H.R.1818 BY RIGGS (R-CA) -- JUVENILE CRIME CONTROL AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1818, AS AMENDED, TO AMEND THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 TO AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1998, 1999, 2000, AND 2001.)H.R. 1818 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaDirection not readable
1997-07-08Prohibition on Financial Transactions with Countries Supporting Terrorism — H.R.748 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- PROHIBITION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH COUNTRIES SUPPORTING TERRORISM ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 748, AMENDED, TO AMEND THE PROHIBITION OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, AGAINST FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH TERRORISTS. .)H.R. 748 · 105th Congress · Suspend the rules and pass, as amendedYeaPunitive
1997-06-11(HOUSE AGREED TO THE PAXON AMENDMENT THAT CONDEMNS THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY POLICY AND PRACTICE OF IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY ON ANYONE WHO SELLS LAND TO A JEW.)H.R. 1757 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-06-11(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH AMENDMENT THAT APPLIES TO SUDAN THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT THAT RESTRICTS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT SUDAN IS NO LONGER SPONSORING OR SUPPORTING TERRORISM AND PROVIDES THAT THIS RESTRICTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.)H.R. 1757 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-06-10(HOUSE AGREED TO THE SCARBOROUGH AMENDMENT, AS MODIFIED, THAT APPLIES TO SUDAN THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-TERRORISM AND EFFECTIVE DEATH PENALTY ACT THAT RESTRICTS FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS UNTIL THE PRESIDENT CERTIFIES THAT SUDAN IS NO LONGER SPONSORING OR SUPPORTING TERRORISM AND PROVIDES THAT THIS RESTRICTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.)H.R. 1757 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-05-08Juvenile Crime Control Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 3, TO COMBAT VIOLENT YOUTH CRIME AND INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR JUVENILE CRIMINAL OFFENSES.)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1997-05-08Juvenile Crime Control Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE.)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayPunitive
1997-05-08(HOUSE AGREED TO THE DUNN AMENDMENT THAT REQUIRES STATES SUBMIT A PLAN THAT DESCRIBES THE PROCESS BY WHICH PARENTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF A JUVENILE SEX OFFENDERS ENROLLMENT IN AN ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL, AS A CONDITION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BYRNE GRANT FUNDING .)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaPunitive
1997-05-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE LOFGREN AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO USE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS FOR SPECIFIED PROGRAMS TO PREVENT YOUNG AMERICANS FROM BECOMING INVOLVED IN CRIME OR GANGS AND REQUIRES THAT NOT LESS THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE GRANT AMOUNT RECEIVED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BE USED FOR THESE PREVENTION PROGRAMS.)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1997-05-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE SCOTT AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO STRIKE THE AUTHORIZATION TO USE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS FOR BUILDING, EXPANDING OR OPERATING TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT JUVENILE CORRECTION OR DETENTION FACILITIES.)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1997-05-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE CONYERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISIONS THAT EXPAND CURRENT LAW REGARDING THE PROSECUTION OF 13-YEAR-OLDS AS ADULTS.)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1997-05-08(HOUSE REJECTED THE WATERS AMENDMENT THAT SOUGHT TO DELETE THE PROVISION REQUIRING THE PROSECUTION AS ADULTS OF JUVENILES WHO ARE CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT DRUG CRIMES.)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1997-05-08H.R.3 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- JUVENILE CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1997 JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE REJECTED THE STUPAK AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT SOUGHT TO AUTHORIZE $1.5 BILLION IN FUNDING OVER THREE YEARS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDER CONTROL AND PREVENTION GRANTS WITH NOT LESS THAN 60 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS; NOT LESS THAN 10 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR BUILDING OR EXPANDING SECURE JUVENILE CORRECTION OR DETENTION FACILITIES FOR VIOLENT JUVENILE OFFENDERS; AND NOT LESS THAN 20 PERCENT OF THE FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTING GRADUATED SANCTIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND IMPROVING STATE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS; EXPEDITES TO 90 DAYS THE TIME IN WHICH A JUDGE MUST DECIDE WHETHER TO TRANSFER A JUVENILE TO ADULT COURT; INCREASES THE PENALTY FOR HANDGUN POSSESSION; AND PROVIDES A REVIEW TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS FOR PREVENTING JUVENILE VIOLENCE AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.)H.R. 3 · 105th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayPunitive
1997-03-20Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 1122, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO BAN PARTIAL BIRTH-ABORTIONS.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On PassageYeaPunitive
1997-03-20Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — (HOUSE REJECTED THE FRANK OF MASSACHUSETTS MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH, WITH AMENDMENTS THAT INCLUDE EXCEPTIONS TO THE PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION PROHIBITION FOR A LIFE ENDANGERING PHYSICAL CONDITION CAUSED BY THE PREGNANCY OR TO AVERT ADVERSE LONG-TERM PHYSICAL HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO THE MOTHER.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayPunitive
1997-03-20Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act — H.R.1122 BY SOLOMON (R-NY) -- PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1997 (HOUSE SUSTAINED THE CANADY POINT OF ORDER AGAINST THE HOYER MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH, WITH AMENDMENTS PROHIBITING AN ABORTION AFTER THE FETUS HAS BECOME VIABLE EXCEPT WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE LIFE OF THE WOMAN OR AVERT ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES.)H.R. 1122 · 105th Congress · table appeal of the ruling of the ChairYeaDirection not readable
1997-03-18Victim Allocution Clarification Act — H.R.924 BY MCCOLLUM (R-FL) -- VICTIM RIGHTS CLARIFICATION ACT OF 1997 (PUB.L. 105-6, APPROVED 3/19/97) (HOUSE PASSED H.R. 924, AMENDED, TO AMEND TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE, TO GIVE FURTHER ASSURANCE TO THE RIGHT OF VICTIMS OF CRIME TO ATTEND AND OBSERVE THE TRIALS OF THOSE ACCUSED OF THE CRIME.)H.R. 924 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaPunitive
1997-02-26The Armored Car Reciprocity Amendments of 1997 — H.R.624 BY WHITFIELD (R-KY) -- ARMORED CAR RECIPROCITY AMENDMENTS OF 1997 (HOUSE VOTED TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 624, TO AMEND THE ARMORED CAR INDUSTRY RECIPROCITY ACT OF 1993 TO CLARIFY CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND TO IMPROVE THE FLOW OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE.)H.R. 624 · 105th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteDirection not readable
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 CONFEREESYeaDirection 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 CONFEREESDid not voteDirection 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 AmendmentDid not voteDirection 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 CONFEREESNayDirection 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 AMENDMENTYeaPunitive
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 PassageYeaPunitive
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

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