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| 119-hjres-114 | 119 | hjres | 114 | Extending the emergency determined by the President on August 11, 2025 in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] | FL | R | L000596 | 1 | 2025-09-12T20:19:41Z | ||
| 119-hjres-115 | 119 | hjres | 115 | Terminating the emergency determined by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] | MD | D | R000606 | 103 | 2025-12-05T22:50:06Z | ||
| 119-hjres-108 | 119 | hjres | 108 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2025-07-22 | 2025-07-22 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] | NY | D | M001206 | 178 | 2025-12-10T09:06:16Z | ||
| 119-hjres-13 | 119 | hjres | 13 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2025-01-09 | 2025-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 5 | 2026-01-21T09:05:16Z | ||
| 118-hjres-193 | 118 | hjres | 193 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2024-07-24 | 2024-07-24 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] | NY | D | M001206 | 155 | 2024-11-22T09:05:38Z | ||
| 118-hjres-164 | 118 | hjres | 164 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2024-06-05 | 2024-07-11 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 23. | House | Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7] | TN | R | G000590 | 110 | 2025-05-27T14:11:57Z | ||
| 118-hjres-144 | 118 | hjres | 144 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2024-05-16 | 2024-09-19 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 9. | House | Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001116 | 130 | 2025-05-27T14:13:26Z | ||
| 118-hjres-97 | 118 | hjres | 97 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-11-07 | 2023-11-07 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] | AZ | R | G000565 | 12 | 2025-12-05T08:22:35Z | ||
| 118-hjres-77 | 118 | hjres | 77 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-21 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 0 | 2025-06-24T20:03:14Z | ||
| 118-hjres-72 | 118 | hjres | 72 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-06-14 | 2023-06-14 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] | GA | D | W000788 | 129 | 2025-12-05T22:37:28Z | ||
| 118-hjres-44 | 118 | hjres | 44 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2023-03-17 | 2023-06-22 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001116 | 188 | 2025-05-27T14:16:35Z | ||
| 117-hjres-86 | 117 | hjres | 86 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Department of Justice relating to "Definition of 'Frame or Receiver' and Identification of Firearms". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2022-05-06 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | M001136 | 50 | This joint resolution nullifies a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rule published on April 26, 2022, concerning regulatory definitions and identification of firearms. | 2023-08-09T18:45:24Z | |
| 117-hjres-53 | 117 | hjres | 53 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2021-06-17 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] | GA | D | W000788 | 193 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment. | 2022-12-30T21:30:32Z | |
| 117-hjres-45 | 117 | hjres | 45 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2021-04-22 | 2021-10-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment denying the President the power to grant himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:48:56Z | |
| 117-hjres-4 | 117 | hjres | 4 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2021-01-04 | 2021-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 15 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President. The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to family members or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose. | 2023-01-11T13:43:44Z | |
| 116-hjres-106 | 116 | hjres | 106 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-16 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hall, Kwanza [D-GA-5] | GA | D | H001092 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment. | 2023-01-11T13:44:08Z | |
| 116-hjres-104 | 116 | hjres | 104 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-02 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1] | MO | D | C001049 | 20 | This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment. | 2023-01-11T13:44:09Z | |
| 116-hjres-92 | 116 | hjres | 92 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2020-06-29 | 2020-06-29 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] | LA | D | R000588 | 4 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of slavery or involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. | 2022-02-08T23:20:28Z | |
| 116-hjres-13 | 116 | hjres | 13 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2019-01-03 | 2019-01-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment denying the President the power to grant himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States. | 2022-11-01T13:49:35Z | |
| 116-hjres-8 | 116 | hjres | 8 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2019-01-03 | 2019-01-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 16 | Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign. | 2022-11-01T13:49:35Z | |
| 115-hjres-120 | 115 | hjres | 120 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2017-10-31 | 2017-11-02 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8391-8392) | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 11 | Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to certain members of the President's family, to members of the President's administration, or to paid employees of the President's presidential campaign. | 2023-01-11T13:38:31Z | |
| 115-hjres-115 | 115 | hjres | 115 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the presidential pardoning power. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2017-07-27 | 2017-08-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 3 | Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment denying the President the power to grant himself a reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:37:29Z | |
| 115-hjres-105 | 115 | hjres | 105 | Condemning the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, expressing deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and supporting community efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and violence. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2017-06-06 | 2017-06-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] | OR | D | B000574 | 4 | This joint resolution condemns the deadly attack on May 26, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, in which two innocent people were killed and one injured while standing up to hate and intolerance. Congress offers deepest condolences to the families of Rick Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai-Meche and expresses its hope for the swift and complete recovery of Micah David-Cole Fletcher. Congress supports community efforts towards healing from this terrible crime and nationwide efforts to overcome hatred, bigotry, and, violence. | 2023-01-11T13:36:20Z | |
| 115-hjres-93 | 115 | hjres | 93 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2017-04-03 | 2017-04-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | F000448 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the United States or a state from denying or abridging certain rights of crime victims (e.g., the right to be notified of proceedings related to the offense). | 2023-01-11T13:36:08Z | |
| 115-hjres-40 | 115 | hjres | 40 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Social Security Administration relating to Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2017-01-30 | 2017-02-28 | Signed by President. | House | Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3] | TX | R | J000174 | 120 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the “Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007” rule finalized by the Social Security Administration on December 19, 2016. The rule implements a plan to provide to the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System the name of an individual who meets certain criteria, including that benefit payments are made through a representative payee because the individual is determined to be mentally incapable of managing them. (Current law prohibits firearm sale or transfer to and purchase or possession by a person who has been adjudicated as a mental defective.) | 2023-09-05T16:12:20Z | |
| 114-hjres-45 | 114 | hjres | 45 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2015-04-16 | 2015-05-01 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | F000448 | 6 | Constitutional Amendment Prohibits denial or abridgement of a crime victim's rights to: (1) reasonable notice of, and inclusion in, public proceedings relating to the offense; (2) be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other proceeding involving any right established under this amendment; (3) proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) reasonable notice of the release or escape of the accused; (5) due consideration of the crime victim's safety, dignity, and privacy; and (6) restitution. Grants the crime victim, or the victim's lawful representative, standing to assert and enforce such rights. Subjects review of the denial of any right established by this amendment, which may include interlocutory relief, to the standards of ordinary appellate review. | 2023-01-11T13:27:45Z | |
| 113-hjres-40 | 113 | hjres | 40 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2013-04-23 | 2013-04-25 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | F000448 | 19 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denial or abridgement of the rights of a crime victim to fairness, respect, and dignity. Grants a crime victim the right: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, public proceedings relating to the offense; (2) to be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other such proceeding involving any right established under this amendment; (3) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) to reasonable notice of the release or escape of the accused; (5) to due consideration of the crime victim's safety and privacy; and (6) to restitution. Grants the crime victim, or the victim's lawful representative, standing to fully assert and enforce such rights in any court. | 2022-11-15T16:34:44Z | |
| 112-hjres-106 | 112 | hjres | 106 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2012-03-26 | 2012-04-26 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] | AZ | R | F000448 | 18 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denial or abridgement of the rights of a crime victim to fairness, respect, and dignity. Grants a crime victim the right: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, public proceedings relating to the offense; (2) to be heard at any release, plea, sentencing, or other such proceeding involving any right established under this amendment; (3) to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) to reasonable notice of the release or escape of the accused; (5) to due consideration of the crime victim's safety; and (6) to restitution. Grants the crime victim, or the victim's lawful representative, standing to fully assert and enforce such rights in any court. | 2022-03-02T05:13:14Z | |
| 111-hjres-59 | 111 | hjres | 59 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-07-09 | 2009-08-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the right to: (1) reasonable notice of any public proceeding involving the crime, any release or escape from custody relating to the crime, a proposed pardon or commutation of a sentence, and of the rights established by this amendment; (2) be heard and to submit a statement in proceedings for a conditional release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, a sentencing, or a parole proceeding; (3) consideration of their interest that any trial be free from unreasonable delay; (4) an order of restitution from the offender; and (5) consideration of their safety in determining any conditional release from custody relating to the crime. | 2023-01-11T13:18:32Z | |
| 111-hjres-51 | 111 | hjres | 51 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2009-05-07 | 2009-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] | TX | R | G000552 | 14 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the death penalty for the rape of a child who has not attained the age of 12 years does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. | 2023-01-11T13:19:19Z | |
| 110-hjres-96 | 110 | hjres | 96 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit the penalty of death for the rape of a child. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2008-06-26 | 2008-06-26 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] | OH | R | C000266 | 15 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the death penalty for the forcible rape of a child under age 12 does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. | 2019-11-15T21:37:54Z | |
| 110-hjres-82 | 110 | hjres | 82 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing castration after conviction for the rape of a child under 16 years of age. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2008-05-08 | 2008-06-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] | GA | R | B001262 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that surgical or chemical castration is permitted under the Constitution upon conviction of the rape of a child under 16 years old and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment. | 2019-11-15T21:37:52Z | |
| 110-hjres-83 | 110 | hjres | 83 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Constitution does not preclude a penalty of death, including when it is imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years of age. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2008-05-08 | 2008-06-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] | GA | R | B001262 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the death penalty is permitted under the Constitution and does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment, including when imposed for the rape of a child under 16 years old. | 2019-11-15T21:37:52Z | |
| 110-hjres-80 | 110 | hjres | 80 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the penalty of death. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2008-04-16 | 2008-04-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] | MN | D | M001143 | 4 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States or any state from imposing or carrying out the death penalty. | 2021-09-29T15:02:17Z | |
| 110-hjres-66 | 110 | hjres | 66 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish and protect the rights of victims of violent crimes. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2007-12-06 | 2008-01-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] | OH | R | C000266 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by other compelling necessity. | 2023-01-11T20:07:46Z | |
| 110-hjres-48 | 110 | hjres | 48 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the requirement of the approval of a two-thirds majority of the Supreme Court for any pardon or reprieve granted by the President. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2007-08-03 | 2007-09-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that a presidential pardon or reprieve shall become effective only on the review and consent of two-thirds of the Justices of the Supreme Court pursuant to finding that such pardon or reprieve is consistent with the interests of justice and does not undermine the effectiveness, integrity, and impartiality of the federal criminal justice system. | 2023-01-11T20:40:34Z | |
| 108-hjres-65 | 108 | hjres | 65 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States respecting real and virtual child pornography. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-07-18 | 2003-09-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] | SC | R | B001235 | 17 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that neither the U.S. Constitution nor any State constitution shall be construed to protect child pornography (defined as visual depictions by any technological means of minor persons, whether actual or virtual, engaged in explicit sexual activity). | 2023-01-15T17:04:05Z | |
| 108-hjres-48 | 108 | hjres | 48 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-04-10 | 2003-09-30 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] | OH | R | C000266 | 23 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the rights of victims of violent crime, being capable of protection without denying the constitutional rights of those accused of victimizing them, are hereby established and shall not be denied by any State or the United States and may be restricted only as provided in this article.States that a victim of violent crime shall have: (1) the right to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) the rights not to be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) the right to adjudicative decisions that duly consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. States further that these rights shall not be restricted except when and to the degree dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by compelling necessity.States that nothing in this article shall be construed to provide grounds for a new trial or to authorize any claim for damages. Authorizes only the victim or the victim's lawful representative to assert the rights established by this article. Prohibits any person accused of the crime from obtaining any form of relief under this article. | 2023-01-15T23:03:24Z | |
| 108-hjres-10 | 108 | hjres | 10 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 2003-01-07 | 2004-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40] | CA | R | R000487 | 2 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crime the rights: (1) to reasonable and timely notice of any public proceeding involving the crime and of any release or escape of the accused; (2) to not be excluded from such public proceeding and reasonably to be heard at public release, plea, sentencing, reprieve, and pardon proceedings; and (3) to adjudicative decisions that consider the victim's safety, interest in avoiding unreasonable delay, and just and timely claims to restitution from the offender. Prohibits any restriction of such rights except as dictated by a substantial interest in public safety or the administration of criminal justice, or by compelling necessity. | 2023-01-15T21:04:32Z | |
| 106-hjres-64 | 106 | hjres | 64 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1999-08-04 | 2000-02-10 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] | OH | R | C000266 | 50 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants each individual who is a victim of a crime for which the defendant can be imprisoned for a period longer than one year, or any other crime that involves violence, the following rights: (1) to reasonable notice of, and to not be excluded from, any public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) to be heard, if present, and to submit a statement at all public proceedings to determine a conditional release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence and at a non-public parole proceeding to the extent such rights are afforded to the convicted offender; (3) to reasonable notice of, and an opportunity to submit a statement concerning, any proposed pardon or commutation of sentence; (4) to reasonable notice of a release or escape from custody relating to the crime; (5) to consideration of the interest of the victim that any trial be free from unreasonable delay; (6) to an order of restitution from the convicted offender; (7) to consideration for the safety of the victim in determining any conditional release from custody relating to the crime; and (8) to reasonable notice of the rights established by this amendment. (Sec. 2) Grants the victim or the victim's lawful representative standing to assert such rights. Provides that nothing in this amendment shall: (1) provide grounds to stay or continue any trial, reopen any proceeding, or invalidate any ruling, except with respect to conditional release or restitution or to provide rights guaranteed by this amendment in future proceedings, without staying or continuing a trial; and (2) give rise to or authorize the creation of a claim for damages against the United States, a State, a political subdivision, or a public officer or employee. (Sec. 3) Empowers the Congress to enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. Allows exceptions to the rights established by this amendment only when necessary to achieve a compelling interest. (Sec. 4) Makes: (1) the right to a restitution order established by this amendment inappl… | 2025-04-07T13:46:39Z | |
| 105-hjres-129 | 105 | hjres | 129 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1998-09-16 | 1998-09-16 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants each victim of a crime of violence the right: (1) to reasonable notice of, and not to be excluded from, all public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) to be heard, if present, and to submit a statement, at all public proceedings to determine a release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence; (3) to the foregoing rights at a parole proceeding that is not public, to the extent such rights are afforded to the convicted offender; (4) to reasonable notice of a release or escape from custody relating to the crime; (5) to consideration for the victim's interest in a trial free from unreasonable delay; (6) to a restitution order from the convicted offender; (7) to consideration for the victim's safety in determining any release from custody; and (8) to reasonable notice of such rights. Provides that: (1) only the victim or the victim's representative shall have standing to assert such rights; and (2) such rights shall apply in all Federal proceedings. | 2025-01-02T17:44:52Z | |
| 105-hjres-117 | 105 | hjres | 117 | Expressing the sense of Congress that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive drug and should not be legalized for medicinal use. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1998-04-30 | 1998-09-16 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] | FL | R | M000350 | 8 | Declares that the Congress supports the existing Federal legal process for determining the safety and efficacy of drugs and opposes efforts to circumvent this process by legalizing marijuana, and other Schedule I drugs, for medicinal use without valid scientific evidence and Food and Drug Administration approval. Directs the Attorney General to report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, regarding specified years, on: (1) the total quantity of marijuana eradicated in the United States; and (2) the annual number of arrests and prosecutions for Federal marijuana offenses. Requires the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to report to specified congressional committees on the specific efforts underway to enforce specified provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regarding marijuana and other Schedule I drugs. | 2025-04-07T15:23:55Z | |
| 105-hjres-71 | 105 | hjres | 71 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-04-15 | 1997-06-25 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 46 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes or crimes for which the defendant can be imprisoned for longer than one year the right: (1) to notice of, and to not be excluded from, all public proceedings relating to the crime; (2) to be heard, if present, and to submit a written statement at all public proceedings (and non-public parole proceedings to the extent the convicted offender is afforded such rights) relating to the crime to determine a release from custody, an acceptance of a negotiated plea, or a sentence; (3) to notice of any release or escape from custody relating to the crime; (4) to seek relief from an unreasonable delay of the final disposition of the proceedings relating to the crime; (5) to an order of restitution from the convicted offender; (6) to consideration for the victim's safety in determining any release from custody; and (7) to notice of the rights established by this amendment. Grants the victim standing to assert such rights. Grants power to the Congress and the States to enforce this amendment. | 2025-04-07T15:23:55Z | |
| 105-hjres-64 | 105 | hjres | 64 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prevent early release of violent criminals. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-03-19 | 1997-03-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] | FL | D | W000314 | 8 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that constitutional prohibitions against ex post facto laws shall not prevent the retroactive reduction of credit granted toward a sentence of imprisonment, except for time actually served. | 2019-11-15T21:33:59Z | |
| 105-hjres-61 | 105 | hjres | 61 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the meaning of the Second Amendment. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1997-03-06 | 1997-03-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the right enumerated in the second amendment to the Constitution (to keep and bear arms) shall be construed as a right of States and not of individuals. | 2019-11-15T21:34:06Z | |
| 104-hjres-173 | 104 | hjres | 173 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of victims of crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-04-22 | 1996-07-11 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 7 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes or crimes for which the defendant can be imprisoned for a period longer than one year the following rights: (1) to receive notice of, and to be present at, every stage of the public proceedings, unless the court determines there is good cause for the victim not be present; (2) to comment at any such proceeding involving the possible release of the defendant, the acceptance of any plea agreement, or sentencing; (3) to be informed of the defendant's release or escape; (4) to reasonable protection from physical harm or intimidation relating to the proceeding; (5) to have the proceedings resolved in a prompt and timely manner; and (6) to have the court order restitution from the defendant upon conviction. Makes such rights available to victims upon request to the prosecuting authority and in the manner provided by law under this amendment. Grants power to the legislatures of the States and the Congress to enforce this amendment by appropriate legislation. | 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z | |
| 104-hjres-174 | 104 | hjres | 174 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of victims of crime. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1996-04-22 | 1996-07-11 | Committee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | H001022 | 16 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants victims of violent crimes the following rights: (1) to be informed of, and present at, every proceeding in which the rights to liberty, justice, and due process are extended to the accused or convicted offender; (2) to be heard at any proceeding involving sentencing and to object to a previously negotiated plea or a release from custody; (3) to be informed of any release or escape; (4) to a speedy trial, a final conclusion free from unreasonable delay, full restitution from the convicted offender, reasonable measures of protection from violence or intimidation by the accused or convicted offender; and (5) to notice of such rights. Grants the several States and the Congress the power to implement further this amendment by appropriate legislation. | 2025-01-02T17:33:48Z | |
| 104-hjres-99 | 104 | hjres | 99 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the death penalty. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-06-30 | 1995-07-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the imposition or execution of the death penalty by any State, Territory, or other jurisdiction within the United States. | 2019-11-15T21:33:59Z | |
| 104-hjres-98 | 104 | hjres | 98 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the meaning of the Second Amendment. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-06-27 | 1995-07-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the right enumerated in the second amendment to the Constitution (to keep and bear arms) shall be construed as a right of States and not of individuals. | 2019-11-15T21:33:59Z | |
| 104-hjres-30 | 104 | hjres | 30 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting the President to grant a pardon to an individual only after such individual has been convicted. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1995-01-04 | 1995-01-25 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Empowers the President to grant a reprieve or a pardon for an offense only to an individual who has been convicted of such offense. | 2019-11-15T21:33:57Z | |
| 103-hjres-427 | 103 | hjres | 427 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to disqualify from certain offices persons who have been convicted of a crime for which a penalty of imprisonment of 6 months or more may be imposed. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] | CT | R | F000348 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that no person who has been convicted in any jurisdiction of a criminal offense for which a penalty of six months' imprisonment or more may be imposed shall hold office as President, Vice President, Senator, Representative, or as any popularly elected official of the district constituting the seat of government or of any other territory of the United States not in a State. | 2021-06-02T19:18:00Z | |
| 103-hjres-422 | 103 | hjres | 422 | Designating December 1994 as "Goods for Guns Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-09-30 | 1994-09-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | S000148 | 10 | Designates December 1994 as Goods for Guns Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-403 | 103 | hjres | 403 | To designate October 1, 1994, as "National Incest and Sexual Abuse Healing Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-08-18 | 1994-08-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13] | NY | R | M000843 | 29 | Designates October 1, 1994, as National Incest and Sexual Abuse Healing Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-391 | 103 | hjres | 391 | To designate the week of September 12, 1994, through September 16, 1994, as "National Gang Violence Prevention Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-07-20 | 1994-07-21 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1531) | House | Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] | IL | D | C000634 | 23 | Designates September 12 through 16, 1994, as National Gang Violence Prevention Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-374 | 103 | hjres | 374 | Designating August 2, 1994, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-06-09 | 1994-08-11 | Became Public Law No: 103-293. | House | Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] | MI | D | S001045 | 219 | Designates August 2, 1994, as National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-363 | 103 | hjres | 363 | To designate October 1994 as "Crime Prevention Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-05-04 | 1994-10-06 | Became Public Law No: 103-347. | House | Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] | WI | D | B000177 | 225 | Designates October 1994 as Crime Prevention Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-360 | 103 | hjres | 360 | To designate the week of April 25, 1994, to May 1, 1994, as "Let's Stop Kids Killing Kids Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-04-21 | 1994-05-02 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] | MN | D | V000087 | 234 | Designates April 25 to May 1, 1994, as Let's Stop Kids Killing Kids Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-344 | 103 | hjres | 344 | Designating May 14, 1994, as "National Police Survivors Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-03-23 | 1994-03-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] | NY | D | M000117 | 101 | Designates May 14, 1994, as National Police Survivors Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-342 | 103 | hjres | 342 | Designating April 24 through April 30, 1994, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-03-18 | 1994-03-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 139 | Designates April 24 through 30, 1994, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-328 | 103 | hjres | 328 | Designating the week beginning May 1, 1994, as "Arson Awareness Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1994-02-24 | 1994-02-24 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7] | PA | R | W000268 | 45 | Designates the week beginning May 1, 1994, as Arson Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-252 | 103 | hjres | 252 | To designate October 1993 as "Crime Prevention Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-08-06 | 1993-08-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] | WI | D | B000177 | 162 | Designates October 1993 as Crime Prevention Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-247 | 103 | hjres | 247 | Designating the month of December 1993 as "National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-08-03 | 1993-11-18 | See S.J.Res.122. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] | CA | D | M000794 | 233 | Designates December 1993 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hjres-224 | 103 | hjres | 224 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the death penalty. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-07-01 | 1993-07-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits imposition of the death penalty. | 2021-06-02T19:17:20Z | |
| 103-hjres-165 | 103 | hjres | 165 | Designating the week beginning January 2, 1994, as "National Law Enforcement Training Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-03-29 | 1993-11-18 | See S.J.Res.75. | House | Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] | DE | R | C000243 | 230 | Designates the week beginning January 2, 1994, as National Law Enforcement Training Week. | 2025-01-02T17:21:50Z | |
| 103-hjres-134 | 103 | hjres | 134 | Designating April 25 through May 1, 1993, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-03-04 | 1993-05-06 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.62. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 226 | Designates April 25 through May 1, 1993, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. | 2025-01-02T17:21:47Z | |
| 103-hjres-119 | 103 | hjres | 119 | To designate the weeks beginning May 2, 1993, and May 1, 1994, as "National Correctional Officers Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-02-23 | 1993-02-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] | MI | D | B000619 | 129 | Designates the weeks beginning May 2, 1993, and May 1, 1994, as National Correctional Officers Week. | 2025-01-02T17:21:47Z | |
| 103-hjres-81 | 103 | hjres | 81 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the Second Amendment to the Constitution. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-01-27 | 1993-04-01 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1819-1820) | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the second amendment to the Constitution (the right of the people to keep and bear arms). | 2025-01-02T17:21:41Z | |
| 103-hjres-72 | 103 | hjres | 72 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the compelling of testimony from a defendant in a criminal case in open court, a restriction on the use of prior convictions except when they are an element of the crime charged, and the right of a defendant in a criminal case to be informed of the evidence against the defendant. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-01-26 | 1993-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Modifies the fifth amendment to the Constitution to: (1) state that no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself except in open court; and (2) provide that a person shall not be confronted with prior criminal convictions except where they are an element of the crime charged. Modifies the sixth amendment to entitle the accused in all criminal prosecutions to be informed of the evidence of the accusation (in addition to the nature and cause of the accusation, as currently provided). | 2025-01-02T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-hjres-32 | 103 | hjres | 32 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting the President to grant a pardon to an individual only after such individual has been convicted. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1993-01-05 | 1993-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] | IN | D | J000033 | 11 | Constitutional Amendment - Empowers the President to grant a reprieve or a pardon for an offense only to an individual who has been convicted of such offense. | 2025-01-02T17:21:31Z | |
| 102-hjres-530 | 102 | hjres | 530 | Designating the week beginning January 3, 1993, as "National Law Enforcement Training Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1992-07-09 | 1992-07-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] | NV | R | V000124 | 223 | Designates the week beginning January 3, 1993, as National Law Enforcement Training Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-518 | 102 | hjres | 518 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the death penalty. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1992-06-29 | 1992-07-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the imposition of the death penalty. | 2021-06-02T14:03:54Z | |
| 102-hjres-466 | 102 | hjres | 466 | Designating April 26, 1992, through May 2, 1992, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1992-04-08 | 1992-05-18 | Became Public Law No: 102-287. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 232 | Designates April 26 through May 2, 1992, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-438 | 102 | hjres | 438 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States repealing the Second Amendment to the Constitution. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1992-03-11 | 1992-07-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the Second Amendment to the Constitution (the right of the people to keep and bear arms). | 2021-06-02T14:03:28Z | |
| 102-hjres-397 | 102 | hjres | 397 | Designating the week May 3, 1992, through May 9, 1992, as "National Correctional Officers Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1992-02-04 | 1992-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-10] | MI | R | C000071 | 90 | Designates May 3 through 9, 1992, as National Correctional Officers Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-398 | 102 | hjres | 398 | Designating August 4, 1992, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1992-02-04 | 1992-06-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13] | PA | R | C000807 | 170 | Designates August 4, 1992, as National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-349 | 102 | hjres | 349 | Designating the week of October 27-November 2, 1991, as "National Pornography Victims Awareness Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-10-15 | 1991-10-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] | FL | R | S000822 | 34 | Designates the week of October 27 through November 2, 1991, as National Pornography Victims Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-303 | 102 | hjres | 303 | To designate October 1991 as "Crime Prevention Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-07-16 | 1991-10-17 | Became Public Law No: 102-131. | House | Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] | NC | D | P000523 | 231 | Designates October 1991 as Crime Prevention Month. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 102-hjres-266 | 102 | hjres | 266 | Designating the week beginning August 4, 1991, as "International Parental Child Abduction Awareness Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-06-06 | 1991-06-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | S000673 | 70 | Designates the week beginning August 4, 1991, as International Parental Child Abduction Awareness Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-247 | 102 | hjres | 247 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to safeguard crime victims' rights. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-05-07 | 1991-06-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] | FL | R | R000435 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants a victim of a State or Federal offense (including the next of kin of a deceased homicide victim) the right to be informed, to be present, and to be heard, when relevant, at all crucial stages of the prosecution, except to the extent that the constitutional rights of the accused are infringed. | 2021-06-02T14:02:24Z | |
| 102-hjres-232 | 102 | hjres | 232 | Designating the week beginning May 5, 1991, as "National Correctional Officers Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-04-24 | 1991-04-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-10] | MI | R | C000071 | 67 | Designates the week beginning May 5, 1991, as National Correctional Officers Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-191 | 102 | hjres | 191 | Designating January 5, 1992 through January 11, 1992 as "National Law Enforcement Training Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-03-19 | 1991-12-10 | Became Public Law No: 102-206. | House | Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1] | WI | D | A000224 | 222 | Designates January 5 through 11, 1992, as National Law Enforcement Training Week. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 102-hjres-171 | 102 | hjres | 171 | To designate the week beginning April 21, 1991, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-03-05 | 1991-04-24 | For Further Action See S.J.Res.16. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 242 | Designates April 21 through April 27, 1991, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-142 | 102 | hjres | 142 | To designate the week beginning September 1, 1991, as "National Campus Crime and Security Awareness Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-02-21 | 1991-08-02 | Passed Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 220 | Designates the week beginning September 1, 1991, as National Campus Crime and Security Awareness Week. Provides for the appointment of two additional members to the Civil War Sites Advisory Commission. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 102-hjres-117 | 102 | hjres | 117 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the compelling of testimony from a defendant in a criminal case in open court, a restriction on the use of prior convictions except when they are an element of the crime charged, and the right of a defendant in a criminal case to be informed of the evidence against him. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-02-06 | 1992-04-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Modifies the fifth amendment to the United States Constitution to: (1) state that no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself except in open court; and (2) provide that a person shall not be confronted with prior criminal convictions except where they are an element of the crime charged. Modifies the sixth amendment to entitle the accused in all criminal prosecutions to be informed of the evidence of the accusation (in addition to the nature and cause of the accusation as currently provided). | 2021-06-02T14:01:01Z | |
| 102-hjres-118 | 102 | hjres | 118 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States permitting the President to grant a pardon to an individual only after such individual has been convicted. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-02-06 | 1992-03-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Permits the President to grant a reprieve or a pardon to an individual for an offense only after such individual has been convicted. | 2021-06-02T14:01:01Z | |
| 102-hjres-123 | 102 | hjres | 123 | To designate Tuesday, October 15, 1991, as "National Law Enforcement Memorial Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1991-02-06 | 1991-02-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | R000053 | 229 | Designates October 15, 1991, as National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-627 | 101 | hjres | 627 | Designating Labor Day weekend, September 1 through September 3, 1990, as "National Drive for Life Weekend". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-07-19 | 1990-08-15 | Became Public Law No: 101-373. | House | Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13] | CA | D | M000794 | 215 | Designates the Labor Day Weekend beginning on September 1, 1990, as National Drive for Life Weekend. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-619 | 101 | hjres | 619 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the death penalty. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-07-11 | 1990-07-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] | TX | D | G000272 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the imposition of the death penalty. | 2021-07-01T13:20:50Z | |
| 101-hjres-557 | 101 | hjres | 557 | Designating the month of October 1990 as "Crime Prevention Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-04-25 | 1990-05-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4] | NC | D | P000523 | 243 | Designates the month of October 1990 as Crime Prevention Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-547 | 101 | hjres | 547 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to safeguard crime victims' rights. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-04-04 | 1990-04-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] | FL | R | R000435 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Grants a victim of a State or Federal offense (including the next of kin of a deceased homicide victim) the right to be informed, to be present, and to be heard, when relevant, at all crucial stages of the prosecution, except to the extent that the constitutional rights of the accused are infringed. | 2021-07-01T13:20:28Z | |
| 101-hjres-523 | 101 | hjres | 523 | Designating August 12 through 18, 1990, as "National Parents of Murdered Children Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-03-20 | 1990-04-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10] | NY | D | S000148 | 34 | Designates the week of August 12 through August 18, 1990, as National Parents of Murdered Children Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-514 | 101 | hjres | 514 | To designate the week beginning May 6, 1990, as "National Correctional Officers Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-03-14 | 1990-03-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | D000131 | 104 | Designates the week beginning May 6, 1990, as National Correctional Officers Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-497 | 101 | hjres | 497 | Designating June 24 through 30, 1990, as "National Sheriffs' Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-02-28 | 1990-03-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] | TX | D | O000107 | 219 | Designates the week of June 24 through June 30, 1990, as National Sheriffs' Week in honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Sheriffs' Association. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-491 | 101 | hjres | 491 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act. | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-02-27 | 1990-06-13 | See H.J.Res.350. | House | Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1] | KY | D | H000878 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Congress and the States shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the U.S. flag and to set criminal penalties for such act. | 2025-01-16T12:12:20Z | |
| 101-hjres-468 | 101 | hjres | 468 | Designating August 7, 1990, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-02-06 | 1990-02-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 228 | Designates August 7, 1990, as National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-464 | 101 | hjres | 464 | Designating April 22 through April 28, 1990, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1990-01-25 | 1990-02-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Gekas, George W. [R-PA-17] | PA | R | G000121 | 239 | Designates April 22 through April 28, 1990, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-416 | 101 | hjres | 416 | Designating December 3 through 9, 1989, as "National Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1989-10-04 | 1989-10-12 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | R000053 | 198 | Designates December 3 through December 9, 1989, as National Cities Fight Back Against Drugs Week. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-373 | 101 | hjres | 373 | To designate October 22 through October 29, 1989, as "National Red Ribbon Week". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1989-07-24 | 1989-08-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 224 | Designates the week of October 22 through October 29, 1989, as National Red Ribbon Week. Recognizes and commends the hard work and dedication of certain individuals and organizations and urges activities that support community and alcohol education during such week. Encourages Americans to wear or display red ribbons during such Week to present and symbolize their commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, and to develop an attitude of intolerance to the use of drugs. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-320 | 101 | hjres | 320 | Designating October 1989, as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1989-06-22 | 1989-06-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-30] | NY | D | S000480 | 223 | Designates October 1989 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 101-hjres-293 | 101 | hjres | 293 | Designating August 8, 1989, as "National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day". | Crime and Law Enforcement | 1989-06-13 | 1989-06-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population. | House | Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] | NJ | D | H000930 | 222 | Designates August 8, 1989, as National Neighborhood Crime Watch Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z |
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