S 3154 · 102th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Criminal Gang and Youth Violence Prevention Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-08-07· Sponsored by Sen. Seymour, John [R-CA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1992-08-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Criminal Gang and Youth Violence Prevention Act of 1992 - Title I: Law Enforcement Against Gang Activity - Requires the Director of: (1) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) to establish direct liaison with State and local law enforcement agencies having responsibility for gang investigations for the purpose of training, technical expertise, information, coordination, and other enforcement efforts to combat gang-related firearms violations; and (2) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to establish direct liaison with such agencies for the purpose of providing training, technical expertise, information, coordination, and enforcement effort to use Federal and State statutes to dismantle criminal gang organizations. Authorizes appropriations to: (1) ATF and the FBI for the creation of a new antigang unit; and (2) the Attorney General to provide 40 prosecutors and necessary support staff to aid such unit. Requires the Director of: (1) ATF and the FBI to designate an agent as director of the antigang unit; and (2) such unit to work with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to coordinate resources. Authorizes appropriations to ATF for the Repeat Offender P…

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