21st Century Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, and Victims Assistance Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 22, 2001)
Imposes a gun ban for juveniles convicted or adjudicated delinquent for violent crimes. Requires revocation of a firearms dealer's license for failing to have secure gun safety devices available for sale with firearms. Requires criminal background checks for all gun sales at gun shows.
Establishes new crimes and increases penalties for killing Federal officers. Enhances the penalty for assaults and threats against Federal officials engaged in official duties. Provides a limited protective function privilege for Secret Service agents.
Prohibits the interstate franchising of street gangs. Increases penalties for crimes involving the use of body armor or laser-sighting devices. Doubles the maximum criminal penalties for: (1) using or threatening physical violence against witnesses; and (2) voluntary manslaughter. Provides for jurisdiction over foreign banks engaged in money laundering that have U.S. accounts and for criminal forfeiture for money laundering conspiracies.
Provides: (1) a model Bill of Rights for crime victims in the Federal system; and (2) assistance for shelters and transitional housing for victims of domestic violence. Makes available to States grants for victim-related training and notification systems. Authorizes grants for pilot programs to operate Victim Ombudsman Information Centers.
Establishes new offenses and increases penalties for crimes against senior citizens. Reauthorizes the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and creates a new juvenile justice block grant program.
What just happenedJan 22, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S164-214)
Who’s behind it
- Jan 22, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S164-214)
Judiciary Committee - Jan 22, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate