S 315 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
A bill to create a program to combat violent crime in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Judiciary. Jointly referred, for the purpose of considering bail provisions, to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.(1983-03-02)
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Title I: 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. Title II: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1974 Amendments - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide for the release of any person charged in a noncapital case prior to trial unless such release will endanger the safety of any person or the community. Establishes as a separate offense the robbery of a pharmacy. Amends the Omnibus Crime Control Act of 1970 to revise and increase the mandatory penalties for using or carrying a firearm during the commission of a Federal felony. Title III: Aggravated Property Destruction of an Energy Facility - Makes it a Federal offense for any person to intentionally …
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