S 953 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

National War on Violent Crime Act

Introduced 1981-04-09· Sponsored by Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.(1981-04-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National War on Violent Crime Act - Establishes a Violent Crime Administration within the Department of Justice, headed by an Administrator under the general authority of the Attorney General. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for: (1) the establishment and operation of State violent crime planning and coordinating agencies; and (2) specific crime programs of proven effectiveness. Establishes a National Advisory Board to serve the Administrator and a National Police Academy to encourage career officers. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats