WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Capital punishment

H.R. 3884, The Captain Scott Corwin Armed Forces Protection Act of 2007

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3884 would amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for punishment for killing a member of the Armed Forces of the United States....

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H.R. 3728, The International Women's Freedom Act of 2007

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3728 would express United States foreign policy with respect to, and strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, individuals persecuted and denied their rights in foreign countries on account of gender....

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S. 1943, A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals under the custody or physical control of the United States Government

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1943 would establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals under the custody or physical control of the United States Government....

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S. 1860, The Violent Crime Control Act of 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1860 would control violent crime....

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H.R. 3156, The Violent Crime Control Act of 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3156 would control violent crime....

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H.R. 3142, The Violent Crime Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3142 would provide law enforcement critical tools and resources for preventing and enforcing violent crime....

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H.R. 3153, The Death Penalty for Cop Killers Act of 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3153 would amend title 18, United States Code, to provide to make the killing of a law enforcement officer an aggravating factor for the imposition of the death penalty....

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H.R. 3147, The Counter-Terrorism and National Security Act of 2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3147 would provide additional tools and tough penalties to fight terrorism and protect America's national security....

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P.L. 110-84, The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1430.27

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2669 would provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008....

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H.R. 2281, The Sergeant Henry Prendes Memorial Act of 2007

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2281 would amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Federal penalties for attempting to kill, conspiring to kill, or killing police officers, firefighters, and other federally funded public safety officers....

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H.R. 1914, The Terrorist Death Penalty Act of 2007

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 1914 would amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure the death penalty for terrorists....

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H.R. 1118, The Drug Trafficking Elimination Act of 2007

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1118 would amend the Controlled Substances Act to enhance criminal penalties for drug trafficking offenses relating to distribution of heroin, marihuana, and methamphetamine and distribution to and use of children....

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S. 607, The Emergency Relief Personnel Protection Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 607 would amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent interference with Federal disaster relief efforts....

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H.R. 880, The Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2007

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 880 would amend title 18, United States Code, to reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals....

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H.R. 851, The Death Penalty Reform Act of 2007

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 851 would modify the law with respect to the death penalty....

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H.R. 855, The Criminal Terrorism Improvements Act of 2007

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 855 would amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the criminal law relating to terrorism....

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S. 447, The Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 447 would abolish the death penalty under Federal law....

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H.R. 6054, The Military Commissions Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $1.32

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 6054 would authorize the President to establish military commissions to try unlawful combatants for a number of offenses including terrorism, hijacking, and the murder of noncombatants. The bill would set out the rules and procedures for such trials, including the process for assigning counsel and compelling witnesses and evidence, the rules of evidence, and post-trial reviews and appeals. H.R. 6054 also would amend the U.S. criminal code to retroactively specify which actions under the Gen...

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H.R. 1279, The Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $3.56

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1279 would authorize the appropriation of funds over the 2006-2010 period for Department of Justice (DOJ) programs to investigate and prosecute criminal street gangs and to protect witnesses and victims of gang-related crimes. The bill also would establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain crimes committed by members of criminal street gangs....

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H.R. 3132, The Children's Safety Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $4.89

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 3132 would place additional requirements on states, Indian tribes, and U.S. territories to establish or maintain registration programs for persons convicted of sex offenses. The bill would authorize the appropriation of such sums as necessary for fiscal years 2006 through 2008 for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to cover the costs of meeting these new requirements and the costs of meeting existing federal requirements for sex offender registration programs. (Most states have ...

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H.R. 1751, The Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $3.73

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 1751 would authorize the appropriation of funds over the 2006-2010 period to provide increased court security through the U.S. Marshals Service and to provide grants to states to increase the security of courts and protect witnesses. The bill also would establish mandatory minimum-prison sentences for certain crimes committed against judges and certain public safety officers and their families. Moreover, H.R. 1751 would increase the mandatory minimum-federal sentences for the crimes of murd...

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S. 1042, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $5153.62

Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST

S. 1042 would authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for the military functions of the Department of Defense (DoD), for activities of the Department of Energy (DOE), and for other purposes, including military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the bill would prescribe personnel strengths for each active-duty and selected reserve component of the U.S. armed forces....

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