S 953 · 97th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
National War on Violent Crime Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.(1981-04-21)
Plain Language Summary
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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