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| 119-hconres-69 | 119 | hconres | 69 | Recognizing the 15th Anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors, victims, and former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, and one of the Nation's most influential voices of courage in the fight to end gun violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2026-01-08 | 2026-01-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] | FL | D | W000797 | 203 | 2026-02-11T23:18:22Z | ||
| 119-hconres-31 | 119 | hconres | 31 | Expressing support for America's law enforcement professionals. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-13 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] | MS | R | E000235 | 12 | 2025-09-30T16:21:44Z | ||
| 119-hconres-30 | 119 | hconres | 30 | Expressing support for local law enforcement officers. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2025-05-06 | 2025-05-20 | Star Print ordered on the referred concurrent resolution. | House | Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] | MS | R | E000235 | 35 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-hconres-122 | 118 | hconres | 122 | Expressing the sense of Congress that Operation Legend was successful in reducing and combating violent crime in the largest cities of the United States and that a future presidential administration committed to enforcing and maintaining law and order should consider implementing a similar policy. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2024-07-25 | 2024-07-25 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8] | TN | R | K000392 | 6 | 2024-12-23T20:57:41Z | ||
| 118-hconres-106 | 118 | hconres | 106 | Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund local law enforcement agencies. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2024-05-06 | 2024-05-22 | Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution. | House | Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] | MS | R | E000235 | 14 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-hconres-40 | 118 | hconres | 40 | Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-30 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] | CO | R | B001297 | 3 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-hconres-2 | 118 | hconres | 2 | Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] | CO | R | B001297 | 4 | 2025-12-06T00:58:48Z | ||
| 118-hconres-3 | 118 | hconres | 3 | Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-23 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] | LA | R | J000299 | 135 | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | ||
| 118-hconres-4 | 118 | hconres | 4 | Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4] | CO | R | B001297 | 28 | 2025-12-05T09:02:07Z | ||
| 118-hconres-5 | 118 | hconres | 5 | Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] | WI | R | T000165 | 12 | 2025-12-06T00:57:08Z | ||
| 116-hconres-24 | 116 | hconres | 24 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the report of Special Counsel Mueller should be made available to the public and to Congress. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2019-03-07 | 2019-03-14 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] | NY | D | N000002 | 11 | This concurrent resolution calls for the full release to Congress and the public release, as allowed by law, of any report (including findings) Special Counsel Mueller provides to the Department of Justice. | 2022-11-01T17:47:12Z | |
| 115-hconres-132 | 115 | hconres | 132 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the President does not have the authority under the Constitution to grant himself reprieve or pardon for offenses against the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2018-07-26 | 2018-09-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] | CA | D | W000187 | 16 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President does not have constitutional authority to grant himself a pardon or reprieve for offenses against the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:42:04Z | |
| 115-hconres-127 | 115 | hconres | 127 | Condemning gun violence and its impact on youth by supporting the enactment of legislation to prevent future school and neighborhood shootings. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] | FL | D | W000808 | 4 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must address gun violence. Expresses support for the following: reinstating the ban on the sale of assault weapons, ensuring that children can attend school and live free from the threat of violence, ensuring that school districts create learning environments where all students can excel, providing evidence-based school threat assessments, keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of unauthorized individuals, promoting information sharing to facilitate the early identification of threats, providing evidence-based training to recognize the indicators of violent behavior, and facilitating relevant research to expand access for mental health services. | 2023-01-11T13:42:25Z | |
| 115-hconres-31 | 115 | hconres | 31 | Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2017-02-28 | 2017-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] | NY | R | K000210 | 8 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World, should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. | 2023-01-11T13:35:15Z | |
| 114-hconres-148 | 114 | hconres | 148 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for the purpose of self-defense and that the Second Amendment right is fully applicable to the States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] | TX | R | S000250 | 96 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms for self-defense and that such right is fully applicable to the states. | 2023-01-11T13:32:35Z | |
| 114-hconres-85 | 114 | hconres | 85 | Condemning the senseless murder and wounding of 18 people, sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, students, and teachers, in Roseburg, Oregon on October 1, 2015. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2015-10-08 | 2015-10-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | D000191 | 4 | Offers condolences to the families and friends of those who were murdered on October 1, 2015, in Roseburg, Oregon, and expresses hope for the swift and complete recovery of those who were wounded.Applauds the swift response and professional conduct of the first responders to the scene, and the investigating officers following, including local, state, and federal officials and others who offered their support and assistance.Remains committed to reducing the likelihood of this kind of event happening again. | 2023-01-11T13:29:43Z | |
| 114-hconres-41 | 114 | hconres | 41 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States have the Constitutional right to record law enforcement authorities, and they have the full protection of the law to the possession of the recording devices, and full protection of the law regarding data saved on the recording devices. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2015-04-23 | 2015-04-23 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44] | CA | D | H001063 | 27 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. citizens and residents have the Constitutional right to record law enforcement officers in a public place and shall be required to give up possession of a recording device used to do so based only upon the individual's consent or a warrant based on probable cause; (2) law enforcement officers shall safeguard data stored on any recording device seized from an individual and the destruction of such data is a violation of federal law; and (3) no data stored on a recording device seized from an individual may be received in evidence in any trial, hearing, or other proceeding unless collected pursuant to a warrant based on probable cause or where an exception to the warrant requirement applies. | 2023-01-11T13:27:45Z | |
| 114-hconres-14 | 114 | hconres | 14 | Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2015-02-04 | 2015-02-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] | NY | R | K000210 | 14 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. | 2023-01-11T13:28:44Z | |
| 113-hconres-66 | 113 | hconres | 66 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2013-11-21 | 2014-01-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] | WA | R | R000578 | 19 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) law enforcement, judges, child welfare agencies, and the public should treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of child abuse; (2) every effort should be made to arrest and hold accountable both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with federal laws to protect victims of trafficking and state child protection laws; (3) the child welfare system requires reform to better prevent domestic child sex trafficking and aid the victims; and (4) such system should identify, assess, and provide supportive services to children in its care who are victims of sex trafficking or at risk of becoming such victims. Expresses support for: (1) survivors of domestic child sex trafficking, including for the services they need to heal; and (2) an end to demand for girls by declaring that our nation's daughters are not for sale and that any person who purchases a child for sex should be held accountable with the full force of the law. | 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z | |
| 113-hconres-21 | 113 | hconres | 21 | Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2013-03-05 | 2013-04-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] | NY | R | K000210 | 15 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. | 2022-11-15T16:33:39Z | |
| 112-hconres-134 | 112 | hconres | 134 | Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2012-07-24 | 2012-07-27 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] | CO | D | P000593 | 6 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the atrocities that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, on July 20, 2012. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the rapid and complete recovery of the wounded. Applauds the hard work and dedication exhibited by the hundreds of officials and others who offered their support and assistance. Honors the resilience of the community of Aurora and Colorado. | 2022-03-02T05:25:07Z | |
| 112-hconres-52 | 112 | hconres | 52 | Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2011-05-24 | 2011-08-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] | NY | R | K000210 | 2 | Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. | 2019-11-15T21:34:02Z | |
| 111-hconres-298 | 111 | hconres | 298 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the videotaping or photographing of police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a public place should not be prosecuted in State or Federal courts. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2010-07-15 | 2010-07-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy. | House | Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] | NY | D | T000326 | 2 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) citizen recording fills in gaps in existing checks against law enforcement abuses, when balanced with the needs of law enforcement, police privacy, and citizen privacy; (2) national security alone is insufficient justification for harassment, charges, or an arrest for otherwise innocent behavior, such as videotaping; and (3) members of the public have a right to observe, and if they choose, to make video or sound recordings of the police during the discharge of their public duties, as long as they do not physically or otherwise interfere with the officers' discharge of their duties, or violate any other state or federal law, intended to protect the safety of police officers, in the process of the recording. | 2022-01-06T17:18:16Z | |
| 111-hconres-227 | 111 | hconres | 227 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2010-01-13 | 2010-03-01 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] | NY | D | T000326 | 14 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) National Urban Crimes Awareness Week provides a special opportunity to educate Americans about urban violence; and (2) it is appropriate to acknowledge victims of urban violence and to commend efforts to prevent such violence. Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about urban violent crimes and in assisting victims, families, and survivors of such crimes; (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their efforts to combat urban violent crime; and (3) victim advocates and criminal justice professionals for their work in establishing alternatives to incarceration and rehabilitation programs for offenders and victims alike. Recommends that national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media: (1) promote awareness of violent urban crimes and strategies to decrease the incidence of these crimes; and (2) support the goals and ideals of National Urban Crimes Awareness Week. | 2023-01-11T13:16:40Z | |
| 111-hconres-177 | 111 | hconres | 177 | Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-07-31 | 2009-10-28 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] | WA | R | R000578 | 25 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for the designation of Celebrate Safe Communities Week and for Crime Prevention Month. Commends the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime. Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote action to reduce crime and build safer communities. Encourages government agencies, civil groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships during Crime Prevention Month. | 2023-01-11T13:17:57Z | |
| 111-hconres-154 | 111 | hconres | 154 | Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-06-15 | 2009-07-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] | FL | D | H000324 | 36 | Honors the sacrifice of Special Police Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns in his defense of the staff and visitors of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and views this special relationship as an opportunity for dialogue for all people who seek ways of fighting injustice and securing dignity for all. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the African-American and Jewish-American communities should continue to work together to combat all forms of hate-inspired violence; and (2) leaders and individuals in both communities should make an increased effort to meet regularly to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern. | 2023-01-11T13:18:56Z | |
| 111-hconres-104 | 111 | hconres | 104 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-04-22 | 2009-05-01 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2] | WI | D | B001230 | 13 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to its survivors, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of its perpetrators; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders. Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hconres-91 | 111 | hconres | 91 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-04-01 | 2009-04-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] | NY | R | K000210 | 8 | Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. | 2023-01-11T13:19:38Z | |
| 111-hconres-71 | 111 | hconres | 71 | Expressing the Sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should not create a national database tracking firearm owners or firearm purchases. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-03-12 | 2009-04-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large] | MT | R | R000571 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should not create a national database to track firearm owners or purchases. | 2019-11-15T21:35:21Z | |
| 111-hconres-44 | 111 | hconres | 44 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-02-10 | 2009-09-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 9 | Declares that Marcus Mosiah Garvey (founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association): (1) was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; and (2) should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights and dignity. Calls upon the President to endeavor to restore Garvey's honor and good name by granting him a full posthumous pardon that proclaims his conviction to have been unjust and affirms his innocence. | 2019-11-15T21:35:22Z | |
| 111-hconres-31 | 111 | hconres | 31 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-01-28 | 2009-01-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] | CA | D | F000116 | 3 | Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. | 2021-04-19T20:46:53Z | |
| 110-hconres-267 | 110 | hconres | 267 | Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean to time served. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2007-12-06 | 2007-12-06 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10] | MA | D | D000210 | 81 | Calls on the President to immediately commute the prison sentences of U.S. Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean to time served. | 2023-01-11T20:07:50Z | |
| 110-hconres-37 | 110 | hconres | 37 | Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to pardoning Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2007-01-18 | 2007-01-18 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] | CO | R | T000458 | 22 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should swiftly and unconditionally pardon Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. | 2020-07-23T15:26:47Z | |
| 110-hconres-24 | 110 | hconres | 24 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2007-01-10 | 2007-03-15 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561-563) | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 21 | Declares that Marcus Mosiah Garvey (founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association): (1) was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; and (2) should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights and dignity. Calls upon the President to endeavor to restore Garvey's honor and good name by granting him a full posthumous pardon that proclaims his conviction to have been unjust and affirms his innocence. | 2021-04-20T12:06:02Z | |
| 109-hconres-437 | 109 | hconres | 437 | Expressing the sense of Congress that United States officials who leak sensitive classified national security secrets should be vigorously investigated and, if need be, brought to justice. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2006-06-27 | 2006-06-27 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13] | FL | R | H001035 | 3 | Expresses the sense of Congress that U.S. officials who: (1) leak sensitive classified national security secrets (secrets) should be investigated and, if necessary, brought to justice; (2) are concerned over certain U.S. covert operations have a number of lawful means to effectively express those concerns, including contacting appropriate congressional oversight committees; and (3) leak such secrets and are determined to maintain malevolent intentions should be tried for treason. Expresses the sense of Congress that members of the media have the right to abstain from publishing such secrets for fear that U.S. operations may be compromised and Islamofascism may advance. | 2023-01-13T04:50:52Z | |
| 109-hconres-407 | 109 | hconres | 407 | Condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2006-05-19 | 2006-05-19 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8] | PA | R | F000451 | 15 | Condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner. Urges the municipal government of St. Denis, France, to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the government of France to take appropriate action against St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal. Commends all police officers in the United States and throughout the world for their commitment to public service and public safety. | 2023-01-13T04:48:33Z | |
| 109-hconres-274 | 109 | hconres | 274 | Reaffirming the continued importance and applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2005-10-25 | 2006-02-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] | GA | D | M000523 | 1 | Reaffirms the continued importance and applicability of the Posse Comitatus Act (that prohibits the use of the Army or Air Force as a posse comitatus to execute the laws except under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress). | 2023-01-13T04:49:57Z | |
| 109-hconres-77 | 109 | hconres | 77 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2005-02-17 | 2005-04-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 38 | Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress. | 2022-02-03T05:25:54Z | |
| 109-hconres-57 | 109 | hconres | 57 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2005-02-14 | 2005-07-22 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1582) | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 26 | Declares that Marcus Garvey (founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association): (1) was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. Government; and (2) should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights and dignity. Calls upon the President to endeavor to restore Marcus Garvey's honor and good name by granting a full posthumous pardon that proclaims his conviction to have been unjust and affirms his innocence. | 2019-11-15T21:33:01Z | |
| 109-hconres-52 | 109 | hconres | 52 | Expressing the sense of Congress supporting vigorous enforcement of the Federal obscenity laws. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2005-02-09 | 2005-05-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] | OK | R | S001155 | 24 | Calls for vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws. | 2019-11-15T21:32:59Z | |
| 108-hconres-527 | 108 | hconres | 527 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2004-11-19 | 2004-11-19 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 1 | Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress. | 2023-01-14T22:48:33Z | |
| 108-hconres-457 | 108 | hconres | 457 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murders of James E. Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2004-06-18 | 2004-06-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | T000193 | 24 | Calls on the Department of Justice to investigate the murders of James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman (volunteers for "Freedom Summer," a project dedicated to helping African Americans in Mississippi earn equal rights) in 1964. Calls on Attorney General John Ashcroft to: (1) formally offer the Attorney General of Mississippi the Department's services to review the case file and serve as special prosecutor in a new trial; and (2) report to Congress the findings of the Department's investigation. | 2023-01-15T04:49:09Z | |
| 108-hconres-360 | 108 | hconres | 360 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2004-02-10 | 2004-05-12 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2890-2891) | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 52 | Calls on the Department of Justice to investigate the murder of Emmett Till in 1955 and the acquittal of J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant. | 2023-01-15T09:32:48Z | |
| 108-hconres-298 | 108 | hconres | 298 | Expressing the sense of Congress supporting vigorous enforcement of the Federal obscenity laws. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-10-08 | 2003-10-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet. | House | Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] | OK | R | S001155 | 102 | Calls for vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws. | 2023-01-15T07:17:56Z | |
| 108-hconres-251 | 108 | hconres | 251 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-07-23 | 2003-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] | IL | R | C000873 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Constitution provides that all individual citizens have the right to keep and bear arms, which right supersedes the power and authority of any government. | 2023-01-15T17:04:05Z | |
| 108-hconres-204 | 108 | hconres | 204 | Supporting the Million Mom March against gun violence and accepting the challenge to reduce by 5,000 the number of lives lost to gun violence by the year 2005, by instituting and supporting policies that will further that goal. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-06-03 | 2003-06-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] | NY | D | M000309 | 0 | Recognizes that the number of gun-related deaths and injuries in the United States is unacceptable and amounts to a public health crisis.Urges the Surgeon General to warn parents of the dangers of keeping a loaded, unlocked firearm in a house with small children or teenagers.Expresses support for the Million Mom March against gun violence and its call to institute policies that will reduce the number of lives lost to gun violence by 5,000 by 2005. | 2023-01-15T16:03:44Z | |
| 108-hconres-126 | 108 | hconres | 126 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Earth Liberation Front and ecological terrorism. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-03-27 | 2003-05-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] | PA | R | E000187 | 37 | Condemns the Earth Liberation Front and its adoption of terrorist tactics that destroy private property and endanger the lives of private property owners, government officials, law enforcement, and firefighters.Urges the Attorney General and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to: (1) seek to investigate and punish the actions of the Earth Liberation Front and its supporters; (2) pursue Earth Liberation Front as a terrorist organization and work closely with State and local law enforcement to combat it and its destruction of private property; and (3) continue to exhaust all resources in the fight against all forms of terrorism, foreign and domestic. | 2023-01-15T22:18:39Z | |
| 108-hconres-74 | 108 | hconres | 74 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to Marcus Garvey. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-02-27 | 2004-07-21 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1456) | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 5 | Declares that Marcus Garvey (founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association): (1) was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. Government; and (2) should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights.Calls upon the President to take appropriate measures to clear Marcus Garvey's name. | 2023-01-15T21:49:03Z | |
| 106-hconres-359 | 106 | hconres | 359 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the carrying of firearms into places of worship or educational and scholastic settings should be prohibited. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2000-06-21 | 2000-06-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | H001032 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the carrying of firearms into places of worship or educational and scholastic settings should be prohibited. | 2025-01-02T17:07:43Z | |
| 106-hconres-353 | 106 | hconres | 353 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders should be promptly convened to develop a multifaceted action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2000-06-14 | 2000-07-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] | VT | I | S000033 | 14 | Expresses the sense of Congress that a national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders should be convened promptly to develop a multifaceted action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-347 | 106 | hconres | 347 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need to pass legislation to increase penalties on perpetrators of hate crimes. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2000-06-07 | 2000-09-13 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7508) | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 21 | Declares that Congress: (1) needs to pass legislation that amends the Federal criminal code to set penalties for persons who commit acts of violence against other persons because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability of any person; (2) condemns the culture of hate and the hate groups that foster such violent acts; (3) commends the communities throughout our Nation that are united in condemning such acts of hate in their neighborhoods, and the efforts of Federal, state, and local law enforcement officials; (4) reaffirms its commitment to a society that fully respects and protects all people. | 2025-01-02T17:07:43Z | |
| 106-hconres-338 | 106 | hconres | 338 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the link between violence against animals and violence against humans and urging greater emphasis upon identifying and treating individuals who are guilty of violence against animals, which is a crime in its own right in all 50 States, in order to prevent violence against humans and urging research to increase understanding of the connection between cruelty to animals and violence against humans. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2000-05-25 | 2000-06-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] | CA | D | L000090 | 21 | Recognizes that individuals who abuse animals are more likely to commit more serious violent crimes against humans.Urges: (1) social workers, teachers, mental health professionals, and others to be aware of the connection between animal cruelty and human violence and to evaluate carefully and monitor closely individuals who have a history of abusing animals; (2) appropriate Federal agencies to encourage and support research to increase the understanding of the connection between cruelty to animals and violence against humans; (3) Federal agencies which are undertaking research on violent crime and its causes to incorporate examination of the link between violence against animals and violence against humans; and (4) local law enforcement officials to treat cases of animal cruelty seriously.Commends the work of local animal control officials and humane investigators who enforce laws against animal abuse. Urges them to work more closely with local law enforcement personnel to identify and prevent potential violence against humans. | 2025-03-21T14:53:55Z | |
| 106-hconres-180 | 106 | hconres | 180 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not have granted clemency to terrorists. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1999-09-08 | 1999-09-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13] | NY | R | F000440 | 43 | Expresses the sense of Congress that making concessions to terrorists is deplorable and that President Clinton should not have offered or granted clemency to the FALN (Armed Forces of National Liberation) terrorists. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 106-hconres-176 | 106 | hconres | 176 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1999-08-05 | 1999-08-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] | IL | R | C000873 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Constitution provides that all individual citizens have the right to keep and bear arms, which right supersedes the power and authority of any government. | 2025-01-02T17:07:30Z | |
| 106-hconres-125 | 106 | hconres | 125 | Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the development and use of firearms personalization technology. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1999-06-07 | 1999-06-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology. | House | Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] | OR | D | B000574 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all firearms purchased by the Federal Government should include firearms personalization technology (defined as technology that prevents anyone other than the authorized user from firing a firearm) as soon as such technology is readily available; (2) research and development to further improve and perfect such technology should be encouraged through greater Federal funding; and (3) within five years, all firearms purchases should include such technology. | 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z | |
| 106-hconres-95 | 106 | hconres | 95 | Expressing the sense of Congress that State earnings limitations on retired law enforcement officers be lifted to enhance school safety. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1999-05-04 | 1999-05-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. | House | Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | S001149 | 0 | Expresses the sense of Congress that States should be encouraged to lift earnings limitations on retired law enforcement officers to enhance public safety and increase day-to-day security in schools. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 106-hconres-16 | 106 | hconres | 16 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that Jonathan Jay Pollard should serve his full sentence of life imprisonment and should not receive pardon, reprieve, or any other form of executive clemency from the President of the United States. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1999-01-19 | 1999-09-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5] | WA | R | N000051 | 30 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that Jonathan Jay Pollard should serve his full sentence of life imprisonment and should not receive any form of executive clemency from the President. | 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z | |
| 106-hconres-18 | 106 | hconres | 18 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to convicted spy Jonathan Pollard. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1999-01-19 | 1999-01-19 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] | MI | R | U000031 | 12 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that convicted spy Jonathan Pollard should not be released from prison. | 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z | |
| 105-hconres-308 | 105 | hconres | 308 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the failure of Attorney General Janet Reno to seek application for an independent counsel to investigate a number of matters relating to the financing of campaigns in the 1996 Federal election, including the conduct of President Clinton and Vice President Gore. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1998-07-24 | 1998-07-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Barr, Bob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | B000169 | 0 | Deplores the refusal of the Attorney General to seek application for an independent counsel concerning the 1996 election campaign of President Clinton and Vice President Gore. Instructs the Attorney General to seek application for an independent counsel and instructs the President to request that the Attorney General seek such application without further delay. | 2025-01-02T17:43:37Z | |
| 105-hconres-288 | 105 | hconres | 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. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1998-06-09 | 1998-06-23 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] | AL | R | B000013 | 34 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) undercover law enforcement investigations, including sting operations, are necessary to counter increasingly sophisticated money laundering schemes that involve financial institutions in this country and other countries, including Mexico; and (2) the United States should not agree to extradite to Mexico U.S. law enforcement agents involved in Operation Casablanca for actions taken within the scope of such Operation. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 105-hconres-286 | 105 | hconres | 286 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the link between violence against animals and violence against humans and urging greater emphasis upon identifying and treating individuals who are guilty of violence against animals, which is a crime in its own right in all 50 states, in order to prevent violence against humans and urging research to increase understanding of the connection between cruelty to animals and violence against humans. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1998-06-03 | 1998-06-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] | CA | D | L000090 | 30 | Recognizes that individuals who abuse animals are more likely to commit more serious violent crimes against humans. Urges: (1) social workers, teachers, mental health professionals, and others to be aware of the connection between animal cruelty and human violence and to evaluate carefully and monitor closely individuals who have a history of abusing animals; (2) appropriate Federal agencies to encourage and support research to increase the understanding of the connection between cruelty to animals and violence against humans; (3) Federal agencies which are undertaking research on violent crime and its causes to incorporate examination of the link between violence against animals and violence against humans; and (4) local law enforcement officials to treat cases of animal cruelty seriously. Commends the work of local animal control officials and humane investigators who enforce laws against animal abuse. Urges them to work more closely with local law enforcement personnel to identify and prevent potential violence against humans. | 2025-03-21T14:53:55Z | |
| 105-hconres-275 | 105 | hconres | 275 | Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of the determination of the Department of the Treasury not to allow the importation of certain large capacity military magazine rifles that are functionally identical to banned semiautomatic assault weapons. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1998-05-12 | 1998-05-12 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | S000148 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of the Treasury's determination that certain large capacity military magazine rifles may not be imported into the United States because they are functionally identical to banned semiautomatic assault weapons: (1) is consistent with the Congress' intent in enacting the ban on semiautomatic assault weapons while honoring the requirement to allow the importation of firearms that are particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes; and (2) will have a significant impact in maintaining the safety of our streets and in protecting our citizens from harm. | 2025-01-02T17:43:37Z | |
| 105-hconres-256 | 105 | hconres | 256 | Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to Lifer Groups. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1998-03-31 | 1998-04-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the departments of corrections of the various States and the Bureau of Prisons should encourage the formation of, and provide as much help as possible to, Lifer Groups in penal institutions. | 2025-01-02T17:43:36Z | |
| 105-hconres-183 | 105 | hconres | 183 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the failure of Attorney General Janet Reno to seek application for an independent counsel to investigate a number of matters relating to the financing of campaigns in the 1996 Federal election, including the conduct of President Clinton and Vice President Gore. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-10-31 | 1997-10-31 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-1] | AZ | R | S000018 | 4 | Deplores the refusal of the Attorney General to seek application for an independent counsel concerning the 1996 election campaign of President Clinton and Vice President Gore and denounces the Attorney General's investigation. Instructs the Attorney General to seek application for an independent counsel and instructs the President to request that the Attorney General seek such application without further delay. | 2018-11-21T20:32:49Z | |
| 105-hconres-125 | 105 | hconres | 125 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that each State should enact legislation regarding notification procedures necessary when a sexually violent offender is released. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-07-25 | 1998-04-30 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1] | MN | R | G000536 | 41 | Requires each State to establish an Advisory Board for Risk Assessment which shall comply with the requirements and guidelines regarding notification and release of sexually violent offenders established for a State board under the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act and under this Act. Directs: (1) the Chief Executive Officer of each State (CEO) to develop guidelines and procedures for use by the Board to assess the risk of a repeat offense by such an offender and the threat posed to the public safety; and (2) any State or local correctional facility, hospital, or institution to forward relevant information pertaining to a sex offender to be discharged, paroled, or released to the Board for review prior to the release (and provides for the confidentiality of records so provided, with exceptions). Requires the Board to use the guidelines established under this Act to recommend to the appropriate State court one of three levels of notification. Directs such court to: (1) make a determination regarding the level of notification after receiving a tier recommendation from the Board; and (2) upon the reversal of a conviction of a sexual offense, order the expungement of any records required to be kept pursuant to this Act. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) penalties for misuse of registration information; (2) juvenile offenders; (3) official immunity from liability; and (4) exclusion of the victim's identity from public access or dissemination. Requires: (1) each CEO to establish reasonable notification requirements and to appoint a voluntary advisory council to design a policy to assist communities in which a sex offender resides to plan and prepare for such a resident; and (2) the department required to coordinate the sex offender registration program to compile and update offender information. | 2025-04-07T15:34:06Z | |
| 105-hconres-75 | 105 | hconres | 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. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-05-07 | 1998-06-16 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5] | MI | D | B000134 | 75 | Commends 25 specified States for their efforts with respect to prison time served by criminal offenders. Encourages all remaining States to adopt legislation to increase the time served by violent felons. Reemphasizes that individuals who commit violent crime should serve at least 85 percent of their sentence. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 105-hconres-28 | 105 | hconres | 28 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-02-27 | 1997-03-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] | IL | R | C000873 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Constitution provides that all citizens have the right to keep and bear arms and that such right supersedes the power and authority of any government. | 2019-11-15T21:33:23Z | |
| 105-hconres-29 | 105 | hconres | 29 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that a national summit of sports, political, community, and media leaders should be promptly convened to develop a multifaceted action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-02-27 | 1997-06-03 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1095-1096) | House | Rep. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT-At Large] | VT | I | S000033 | 1 | Calls for a national summit to develop a multifaceted action plan to deter acts of violence, especially domestic violence and sexual assault. Calls upon summit members and other sports, community, political, and media leaders to assume leadership roles in deterring acts of domestic violence and sexual assault and support the measures developed by the summit. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 105-hconres-2 | 105 | hconres | 2 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the threat to the security of American citizens and the United States Government posed by armed militia and other paramilitary groups and organizations. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-01-07 | 1997-01-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 19 | Calls for aggressive prosecution by the Department of Justice of perpetrators of armed conspiracies against the Government and of the illegal possession of firearms, explosives, or any substances or devices of destruction. | 2021-04-21T20:39:36Z | |
| 104-hconres-231 | 104 | hconres | 231 | Condemning anti-semitic vandalism in Westchester County, New York. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-09-28 | 1996-10-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | L000480 | 3 | Condemns acts of anti-Semitic vandalism in Westchester County, New York, and throughout the country. Commends community leaders and residents in Westchester County for their resolve in combating such acts. Urges the Attorney General to continue to investigate anti-Semitic vandalism in Westchester County. Calls on every State to adopt legislation modeled after Federal law that enhances criminal penalties for hate crimes. | 2025-01-02T17:32:43Z | |
| 104-hconres-227 | 104 | hconres | 227 | Expressing the sense of Congress that the technology program at the National Institue of Justice of the Department of Justice, should be designated as the national focal point for law enforcement technology programs. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-09-27 | 1996-10-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1] | NM | R | S000125 | 7 | Urges the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) technology program to: (1) ensure that Federal agencies are not duplicating one another's work; (2) develop a nationwide database to provide information on law enforcement equipment and technologies to State and local law enforcement agencies; (3) promote testing and evaluation of law enforcement equipment and technologies and make available a list of product failures and short-comings; (4) promote establishment of standards for such equipment and technologies; (5) maintain the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center system as the main clearinghouse for the research, development, testing, evaluation, and dissemination of law enforcement technologies and standards; and (6) develop a program to improve forensics technology and work with the Nation's crime labs. Calls for NIJ: (1) to be designated as the law enforcement partner in surplus Federal property and equipment transfer programs; (2) if working with the private sector, to be authorized to waive Government patent rights and assign exclusive use of a license; and (3) to be exempted from many of the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. | 2025-01-02T17:32:44Z | |
| 104-hconres-218 | 104 | hconres | 218 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should categorically disavow any intention of issuing pardons to James or Susan McDougal or Jim Guy Tucker. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-09-25 | 1996-09-27 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11574-11575) | House | Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] | AL | R | B000013 | 19 | Urges the President to categorically disavow any intention of issuing presidential pardons to James and Susan McDougal and Jim Guy Tucker, and thereby affirm the principle that in the American system, no one is above the law. | 2025-04-07T15:30:04Z | |
| 104-hconres-206 | 104 | hconres | 206 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the threat to the security of American citizens and the United States Government posed by armed militia and other paramilitary groups and organizations. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-08-01 | 1996-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 44 | Calls for aggressive prosecution by the Department of Justice of perpetrators of armed conspiracies against the Government and of the illegal possession of firearms, explosives, or any substances or devices of destruction. | 2025-01-02T17:32:43Z | |
| 104-hconres-196 | 104 | hconres | 196 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that each State should enact legislation regarding notification procedures necessary when a sexually violent offender is released. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-07-10 | 1996-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Gutknecht, Gil [R-MN-1] | MN | R | G000536 | 12 | Requires each State to establish an Advisory Board for Risk Assessment which shall comply with the requirements and guidelines regarding notification and release of sexually violent offenders established for a State board under the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act and under this Act. Directs: (1) the Chief Executive Officer of each State (CEO) to develop guidelines and procedures for use by the Board to assess the risk of a repeat offense by such an offender and the threat posed to the public safety; and (2) any State or local correctional facility, hospital, or institution to forward relevant information pertaining to a sex offender to be discharged, paroled, or released to the Board for review prior to the release (and provides for the confidentiality of records so provided, with exceptions). Requires the Board: (1) prior to the discharge, to make a confidential recommendation to the sentencing court as to whether such offender warrants the designation of sexually violent predator; and (2) to use the guidelines established to recommend to the sentencing court one of three levels of notification. Directs the sentencing court to: (1) make a determination of whether an offender is a sex offender or a sexually violent predator before the release of such offender; (2) make a determination regarding the level of notification after receiving a tier recommendation from the Board; and (3) upon the reversal of a conviction of a sexual offense, order the expungement of any records required to be kept pursuant to this Act. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) petitions for relief from the duty to register; (2) penalties for misuse of registration information; (3) juvenile offenders; (4) official immunity from liability; and (5) exclusion of the victim's identity from public access or dissemination. Requires: (1) each CEO to establish reasonable notification requirements; and (2) the department required to coordinate the sex offender registration program to compile… | 2025-01-02T17:32:43Z | |
| 104-hconres-186 | 104 | hconres | 186 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to recent church burnings. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-06-13 | 1996-06-13 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] | OK | R | W000210 | 103 | Condemns the burning of African-American churches. Sends condolences to affected individuals. Supports the activities of local law enforcement officials, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Treasury in investigating these incidents. Urges: (1) the United States Attorney General and local prosecutors to seek the maximum penalty available under law to punish the perpetrators; and (2) the President to make the fullest possible use of all available law enforcement resources to bring the culprits to justice. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) attacks on places of worship because of the race, color, denomination, or ethnicity of the congregation undermine fundamental American ideals; (2) these fires appear to be hate crimes and implicitly interfere with the First Amendment and other civil rights of the victims; (3) the arson of a place of worship is repulsive to us as a society; and (4) it is important that the Congress enact legislation to ensure that Federal law enforcement has the necessary tools to punish and deter such acts. Encourages: (1) the people of the United States to work within their own communities to prevent arson against African-American or any other house of worship; and (2) the American people to use June 16th as a day of prayer concerning these tragedies. | 2025-01-02T17:32:43Z | |
| 104-hconres-187 | 104 | hconres | 187 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to recent church burnings. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-06-13 | 1996-06-20 | Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] | OK | R | W000210 | 106 | Condemns the burning of African-American churches. Sends condolences to affected individuals. Supports the activities of local law enforcement officials, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Treasury in investigating these incidents. Urges: (1) the United States Attorney General and local prosecutors to seek the maximum penalty available under law to punish the perpetrators; and (2) the President to make the fullest possible use of all available law enforcement resources to bring the culprits to justice. Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) attacks on places of worship because of the race, color, denomination, or ethnicity of the congregation undermine fundamental American ideals; (2) these fires appear to be hate crimes and implicitly interfere with the First Amendment and other civil rights of the victims; (3) the arson of a place of worship is repulsive to us as a society; and (4) it is important that the Congress enact legislation to ensure that Federal law enforcement has the necessary tools to punish and deter such acts. Encourages: (1) the people of the United States to work within their own communities to prevent arson against African-American or any other house of worship; and (2) American citizens to observe a national week of prayer beginning June 16, and ending June 23, 1996, in their places of worship. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 104-hconres-183 | 104 | hconres | 183 | Condemning the recent rash of arson against African-American churches across the United States, pledging to assist law enforcement authorities in apprehending the persons responsible for such acts of arson, supporting bipartisan legislation which would facilitate the prosecution of arsonists and create more severe penalties for arson against houses of worship, and encouraging the people of the United States to work in their communities to prevent future acts of arson against African-American churches. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-06-11 | 1996-06-12 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6189) | House | Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | C000494 | 121 | Condemns the rash of arson against African-American churches across the United States during the past 18 months. Pledges to take steps to assist law enforcement authorities in apprehending the persons responsible. Supports the bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Conyers and Hyde to facilitate the prosecution of, and increase penalties against, arsonists who target houses of worship. Encourages the people of the United States to work within their own communities to prevent arson against African-American houses of worship. | 2025-01-02T17:32:43Z | |
| 104-hconres-105 | 104 | hconres | 105 | 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. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-09-29 | 1995-11-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5] | MI | D | B000134 | 8 | Commends California, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Florida for their efforts with respect to prison time served by criminal offenders. Encourages all remaining States to adopt legislation to increase the time served by violent felons. Reemphasizes that individuals who commit violent crime should serve at least 85 percent of their sentence. | 2025-01-02T17:32:42Z | |
| 104-hconres-69 | 104 | hconres | 69 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the National Rifle Association should disavow and condemn the inflammatory and defamatory language used by its leadership and certain of its officers and employees to attack Federal law enforcement agencies and their employees. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-05-18 | 1995-07-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | S000148 | 8 | Urges the National Rifle Association to pass a resolution condemning the defamatory language that its leaders and certain officers and employees have used when referring to Federal law enforcement officers and agencies. | 2021-04-22T12:37:17Z | |
| 104-hconres-65 | 104 | hconres | 65 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, the assault weapons ban, and the restrictions on the transfer of handguns to juveniles are reasonable, important, and effective measures to reduce crimes of violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-05-09 | 1995-07-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2] | CO | D | S000462 | 44 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, the assault weapons ban, and the restrictions on the transfer of handguns to juveniles are reasonable, important, and effective measures to help reduce crimes of violence and create safer communities. | 2021-04-22T12:37:13Z | |
| 104-hconres-61 | 104 | hconres | 61 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding certain recent remarks that unfairly and inaccurately maligned the integrity of the Nation's law enforcement officers. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-04-07 | 1995-04-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 2 | Commends and thanks U.S. law enforcement officers. | 2019-11-15T21:33:31Z | |
| 104-hconres-13 | 104 | hconres | 13 | Condemning the violence committed in Brookline, Massachusetts, on December 30, 1994. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-01-05 | 1995-01-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] | MA | D | M000627 | 44 | Condemns the violence committed at two separate clinics in Brookline, Massachusetts, on December 30, 1994, and all other acts of violence, including threats and harassment, which are intended to intimidate law abiding citizens from engaging in lawful acts. Calls upon Federal law enforcement officials to act swiftly and decisively to protect clinics from such acts of terror by fully cooperating with local law enforcement officials, by thoroughly investigating threats and acts of violence, and by prosecuting those who commit such acts to the full extent of the law. | 2021-04-22T12:35:24Z | |
| 104-hconres-5 | 104 | hconres | 5 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-01-04 | 1995-01-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] | IL | R | C000873 | 46 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Constitution provides that all citizens have the right to keep and bear arms and that such right supersedes the power and authority of any government. | 2019-11-15T21:33:09Z | |
| 103-hconres-316 | 103 | hconres | 316 | Declaring the sense of the Congress with respect to the use of racial quotas and statistics in connection with death penalty cases. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-31 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] | CT | R | F000348 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that racial quotas and statistics should not be used to determine whether or not to impose the death penalty. | 2021-06-02T19:14:12Z | |
| 103-hconres-270 | 103 | hconres | 270 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the use of racially based quotas designed to thwart the implementation of the death penalty. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-07-21 | 1994-08-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Huffington, Michael [R-CA-22] | CA | R | H000912 | 59 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that neither the President nor any other entity in the executive branch should attempt to impose a racially based quota system to challenge death penalties. | 2021-06-02T19:13:58Z | |
| 103-hconres-228 | 103 | hconres | 228 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to violence against truckers. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-03-21 | 1994-05-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Barca, Peter [D-WI-1] | WI | D | B001226 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) when there is Federal jurisdiction, Federal authorities should prosecute to the fullest extent of the law murders, rapes, burglaries, kidnappings, and assaults committed against commercial truckers; and (2) appropriate Federal agencies should acknowledge this problem and place a priority on evaluating how best to prevent such crimes and apprehend those involved and continue to coordinate their activities with multi-jurisdictional authorities to combat violent crimes committed against truckers. | 2021-06-02T19:13:49Z | |
| 103-hconres-221 | 103 | hconres | 221 | Declaring the sense of Congress with respect to studies and research involving the legalization of drugs. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-03-09 | 1994-03-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | S000675 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that no Government department or agency should conduct or finance any study or research involving the legalization of drugs. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 103-hconres-203 | 103 | hconres | 203 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that information regarding the conviction of child-related sex offenses should be available to employers, and for other purposes. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-02-08 | 1994-03-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations. | House | Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] | IN | R | B001149 | 0 | Calls for: (1) criminal background checks for all prospective employees or volunteers of State-licensed or tax-funded organizations that interact with children; (2) an adult convicted of, or a child adjudicated as a delinquent for, a child-related sex offense to register a current address with the local law enforcement agency (LEA); (3) courts to require such persons to register with a local LEA as a condition of probation; (4) criminal penalties for failing to register and for violating confidentiality requirements regarding the release of information obtained through such registration; (5) LEAs to submit information on individuals convicted of such offenses to the national criminal history background check system and to access the Federal Bureau of Investigation database for criminal background checks on employees, or volunteers in State-licensed or federally funded organizations that interact with children; (6) the police, upon request, to release information on whether a person has been convicted of an offense if the convicted person lives in the same county as the person making the request; (7) a child care institution, foster family home, group home, or child placing agency to be prohibited from hiring an employee or utilizing a volunteer convicted of such an offense; (8) anyone applying for employment with a school to undergo a mandatory criminal history check; (9) a school to be prohibited from hiring or retaining a person known to have committed such an offense; (10) the State board of education to be prohibited from issuing a teaching license to a person convicted of an offense and to revoke a teacher's license permanently if the teacher is convicted of such an offense; and (11) in the case of an arrest or filing of charges for such offense, an LEA or prosecuting attorney to be required to notify the school superintendent regarding the arrest or filing of charges for such an offense against a person known to be employed by such school. | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 103-hconres-57 | 103 | hconres | 57 | To recognize the heroic sacrifice of the Special Agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in Waco, Texas. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-03-03 | 1993-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 14 | Declares that the sacrifice and dedication of the agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is a cornerstone of our system of justice and cause for both sorrow and pride. | 2025-01-02T17:20:40Z | |
| 103-hconres-29 | 103 | hconres | 29 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the United States Customs Child Pornography and Protection Unit. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-01-27 | 1993-03-31 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1761) | House | Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-16] | FL | R | L000295 | 20 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the U.S. Customs Service should reestablish a unit specifically tasked with enforcing laws prohibiting child exploitation and pornography and prosecuting violators of those laws; and (2) the efforts of this reestablished unit should equal or exceed those of the U.S. Customs Child Pornography and Protection Unit in FY 1990. | 2025-01-02T17:20:40Z | |
| 103-hconres-3 | 103 | hconres | 3 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-01-05 | 1993-08-06 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2063-2064) | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8] | IL | R | C000873 | 61 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Constitution provides that all citizens have the right to keep and bear arms and that such right supersedes the power and authority of any government. | 2025-01-02T17:20:33Z | |
| 102-hconres-185 | 102 | hconres | 185 | Commending the people of the United States who selflessly and heroically fight crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-07-23 | 1991-07-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] | TX | R | J000174 | 0 | Declares that the Congress commends the people of the United States, such as Steve Palermo (American League baseball umpire) and Terence Mann (former Miami Dolphin football player), who selflessly and heroically fight crime. | 2021-06-02T13:56:36Z | |
| 102-hconres-60 | 102 | hconres | 60 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the mail fraud charges brought against Marcus Garvey by the Federal Government were not substantiated and that his conviction on those charges was unjust and unwarranted. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-02-05 | 1991-06-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | R000053 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the mail fraud charges brought against black leader Marcus Garvey in 1923 were not substantiated and that his conviction was unjust and unwarranted. | 2021-06-02T13:55:59Z | |
| 102-hconres-11 | 102 | hconres | 11 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-01-03 | 1991-06-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 15 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Constitution provides that all citizens have the right to keep and bear arms and that such right supersedes the power and authority of any government. | 2021-06-02T13:55:47Z | |
| 101-hconres-384 | 101 | hconres | 384 | DNA Proficiency Testing Act of 1990 | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-10-16 | 1990-10-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] | NY | R | H000797 | 0 | DNA Proficiency Testing Act of 1990 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of drug control and system improvement grants for acquiring equipment for a forensic laboratory if each State or unit of local government that acquires such equipment with grant funds certifies to the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance that: (1) such equipment will be used to improve the quality of DNA analyses performed by such State or unit of local government; (2) DNA analyses performed at such laboratory will satisfy or exceed specified published guidelines; and (3) DNA analyses performed at such laboratory will undergo, at regular intervals of not to exceed 180 days, proficiency testing in accordance with an approved DNA proficiency testing program and the results of such testing will be made available to the public without charge. Increases authorized appropriations. Requires the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (the Director) to publish in the Federal Register advisory standards for testing the proficiency of forensic laboratories in conducting DNA analyses. Specifies that such standards shall: (1) state criteria to be applied to each procedure used by forensic laboratories to conduct DNA analyses; and (2) be revised periodically by the Director. Authorizes the Director to approve a DNA proficiency testing program offered by a private nonprofit organization if: (1) such program satisfies the then current published standards; and (2) such organization agrees to issue to each forensic laboratory that participates in such program a document certifying that such laboratory participated in such program and specifying the period during which such organization tested the proficiency of such laboratory to conduct analyses. Requires the Director to withdraw approval of a DNA proficiency testing program if such program or organization ceases to satisfy the requirements specified in this Act. | 2025-08-26T17:28:05Z | |
| 101-hconres-330 | 101 | hconres | 330 | To express the sense of the Congress that the States should make every effort to adopt a Victims of Crime Bill of Rights. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-05-16 | 1990-05-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18] | IL | R | M000692 | 24 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that States should make efforts to adopt the goals of the Victims of Crime Bill of Rights. Sets forth the Victims of Crime Bill of Rights, which includes provisions concerning: (1) treatment of victims of crime and protection from the accused during the criminal justice process; (2) advisory roles for victims in decisions involving prosecutorial discretion and the early release status of the person convicted of the crime; (3) comprehensive reform of the exclusionary rule; (4) the victim's right that the accused will be tried expeditiously and the right to be present at all proceedings related to the offense, except where the victim's testimony would be prejudiced by hearing other testimony; (5) the victim's right to information about conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of the person who committed the crime; and (6) compensation to the victim for damage resulting from the crime. | 2021-07-01T13:14:12Z | |
| 101-hconres-279 | 101 | hconres | 279 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding funding for local drug enforcement programs. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-03-01 | 1990-03-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | R000053 | 31 | Urges that: (1) Federal support for local drug enforcement be substantially increased; and (2) a funding mechanism be developed to provide Federal drug enforcement funds directly to local governments to enable a quick response to critical drug enforcement needs. | 2021-07-01T13:13:48Z | |
| 101-hconres-267 | 101 | hconres | 267 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the demonstrators who threw blood on the Capitol and the White House should be charged with a felony. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-02-20 | 1990-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] | TX | R | D000217 | 71 | Supports the right of citizens to conduct peaceful and lawful demonstrations. Condemns the acts of physical violence of demonstrators who, on January 31, 1990, threw blood on the columns and steps of the U.S. Capitol and, on February 17, 1990, threw blood on the entrance gate to the White House. Urges that such demonstrators be prosecuted and charged with a felony. | 2021-07-01T13:13:44Z | |
| 101-hconres-128 | 101 | hconres | 128 | Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the utilization of closed military installations as Federal penal and correctional institutions. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1989-05-18 | 1989-06-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Administration of Justice. | House | Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] | ND | D | D000432 | 31 | Declares that the Secretary of Defense should transfer closed military installations that are suitable for use as Federal penal and correctional institutions to the Department of Justice for the incarceration of individuals convicted of violating Federal drug laws. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 101-hconres-27 | 101 | hconres | 27 | Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1989-01-04 | 1989-04-06 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Constitution provides that all citizens have the right to keep and bear arms and that such right supersedes the power and authority of any government. | 2021-07-01T13:12:20Z |
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