WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Violence

S. 3541, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3541 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries and by facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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H.R. 6838, The CAMPUS Safety Act of 2008

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6838 would establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety....

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H.R. 6808, The Presidential Commission to Study the Culture and Glorification of Violence in America Act

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6808 would establish a commission to study the culture and glorification of violence in America....

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S. 3378, The Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3378 would require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired....

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S. 3315, The Video Game Rating Enforcement Act of 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3315 would prohibit the distribution or sale of video games that do not have age-based content rating labels, and it would prohibit the sale or rental of video games with adult content ratings to minors....

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H.R. 6496, The Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6496 would address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk....

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H.R. 2352, The School Safety Enhancements Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $0.59

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 2352 would enhance the safety of elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education....

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H.R. 6367, To provide an exception to certain mandatory minimum sentence requirements for a law enforcement officer who uses, carries, or possesses a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence committed while pursuing or apprehending a suspect

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6367 would provide an exception to certain mandatory minimum sentence requirements for a law enforcement officer who uses, carries, or possesses a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence committed while pursuing or apprehending a suspect....

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H.R. 6276, The Public Housing Disaster Relief Act of 2008

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6276 would repeal section 9(k) of the United States Housing Act of 1937....

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H.R. 6257, The Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2008

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6257 would reinstate the Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act....

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H.R. 5990, The Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5990 would require ratings label on video games and it would prohibit the sales and rentals of adult-rated video games to minors....

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H.R. 5829, The Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5829 would improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development....

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H.R. 5845, The Crime Victims Employment Leave Act

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5845 would permit leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 for victims of violent crime and domestic violence and immediate family members of victims of violent crime and domestic violence to attend court proceedings relating to such crimes....

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H. Con. Res. 288, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 288 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....

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S. 2084, The School Safety and Law Enforcement Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $10.03

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2084 would promote school safety and improved law enforcement....

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H. Con. Res. 274, Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H. Con. Res. 274 would express the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community....

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H.R. 4900, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Reform and Firearms Modernization Act of 2007

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4900 would reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, modernize firearms laws and regulations, protect the community from criminals....

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H.R. 4818, The Detectives Nemorin and Andrews Anti-Gun Trafficking Act of 2008

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4818 would combat illegal gun trafficking....

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H.R. 4545, The Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2007

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4545 would target cocaine kingpins and address sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine....

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S. 2407, The Pregnant Women Support Act

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2407 would provide for programs that reduce the need for abortion, help women bear healthy children, and support new parents....

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H.R. 4163, The Zero Tolerance School Terror Act

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4163 would provide an enhanced penalty for threatening to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to cause property damage, by means of fire or an explosive on school property....

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H.R. 4022, The Military Success in Iraq Commemoration Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4022 would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restore certain provisions relating to the definition of aggravated felony and other provisions as they were before the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996....

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H.R. 4016, The Unemployment Insurance for Survivors Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4016 would provide unemployment insurance to those who are separated from their employment as a result of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....

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H.R. 4015, The Job Protection for Survivors Act

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4015 would provide job protection for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....

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H.R. 4014, The Native American Veterans Language Assistance Act of 2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 4014 would prohibit discrimination in insurance coverage to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking....

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