Criminal Justice

in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5590: SWAT Act

HR 5590, the SWAT Act, amends federal law to increase penalties for threats against specific schools. It adds new provisions making it a federal crime to threaten or falsely report threats at schools providing early childhood through career education (as defined by state law), including public, private, and religious institutions. Violators face up to 20 years in prison or fines. The bill targets threats made via mail, interstate communications, or involving fire/explosives, specifically focusing on school safety by strengthening criminal penalties for such acts.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for school threats, expanding criminalization and mandatory sentences, aligning with 'oppose' indicators for harsher sentencing.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill criminalizes threats against schools, enhancing safety and protection for educational environments, aligning with 'protect' under support criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Apr 17, 2025

HR 2964: Fight Fentanyl Act

The Fight Fentanyl Act increases annual funding for fentanyl-related law enforcement efforts to $333 million from 2025 through 2030. It requires the Office of National Drug Control Policy to report annually on how HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) funds target fentanyl trafficking, including seizure data and threat assessments. The bill also mandates the Attorney General to prioritize fentanyl prosecutions by temporarily reassigning U.S. attorneys to these cases. These provisions directly affect federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies working on fentanyl interdiction and prosecution.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill increases fentanyl law enforcement funding to $333M, mandates trafficking reports, and prioritizes prosecutions - directly strengthening law enforcement efforts within criminal justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1240: National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025

HR 1240 requires all federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to collect standardized data on every use of deadly force by officers, including the target's demographics (race, gender, age, religion), location, circumstances, type of force used, and whether non-lethal options were attempted. Agencies must submit this data to the Department of Justice within 4 years of collection, with the Bureau of Justice Statistics publishing it publicly (excluding personal identifiers) for transparency. Failure to comply results in a 10% reduction to Byrne JAG grants the following fiscal year. The bill directly affects all law enforcement agencies receiving federal grants and aims to create a national dataset on officer-involved deadly force incidents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates standardized deadly force data collection and public transparency to enhance police accountability, directly advancing criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement Policing Tags Data Reporting

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in committee · United States · House Oct 8, 2025

HR 5706: Mental Health Emergency Responder Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help communities develop non-police mental health crisis response teams. It provides funding for local governments, clinics, fire departments, and nonprofits to recruit behavioral health professionals, establish co-response teams (combining mental health clinicians with emergency responders), and integrate these teams into 911 or 988 dispatch systems. The grants specifically support replacing police as the primary responders for mental health crises with clinician-led mobile teams or emergency medical services, while respecting existing state laws on detention. Recipients must report on response outcomes, diversion rates (cases handled without police), and community feedback.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill replaces police with mental health teams for crises, reducing unnecessary law enforcement involvement and advancing criminal justice reform by diverting non-violent mental health responses from police systems.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health crisis response teams to replace police, directly expanding access to behavioral health services through federal grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Mental Health Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Dec 5, 2025

HR 6493: NOEM Act

HR 6493, the NOEM Act, amends Section 1983 of federal law to explicitly allow civil lawsuits against individuals acting under federal immigration enforcement authority. The bill adds "or of any Federal immigration enforcement authority" to the existing language, expanding the scope of Section 1983 to include federal immigration officers. This change directly affects federal immigration enforcement personnel by enabling individuals to sue them under this civil rights provision for misconduct. The bill focuses solely on clarifying the legal pathway for such lawsuits, with no additional provisions or mechanisms described in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands civil lawsuits against federal immigration officers under Section 1983, enhancing accountability in law enforcement enforcement, a key criminal justice reform indicator.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnables lawsuits against federal immigration officers for misconduct, protecting immigrant rights under Section 1983.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Detention Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 1556: Eric’s Law

HR 1556, "Eric’s Law," changes federal jury procedures in capital sentencing cases. It requires a new jury to be impaneled if the original jury cannot unanimously recommend a sentence (death, life without parole, or a lesser sentence) for a defendant convicted of a capital offense. If the new jury also fails to reach unanimity, the judge must impose a sentence other than death. This law directly affects federal defendants in capital cases where juries deadlock on sentencing recommendations. The policy change ensures that unresolved sentencing deadlocks do not prevent a final sentence from being imposed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents death penalty imposition in federal capital cases with jury deadlock, aligning with criminal justice reform to reduce capital punishment and protect defendant rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Sentencing

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act

This bill requires states that mandate licensing training for cosmetologists and barbers to add free, state-approved domestic violence training for license seekers. The training teaches professionals to recognize abuse signs, respond appropriately, and refer clients to victim resources - optionally including sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence. States meeting this requirement can receive up to a 10% grant increase for domestic violence programs, with grants renewable for up to three years. The bill authorizes $5 million annually (2027-2033) to fund these grants, directly affecting cosmetology/barber license applicants and domestic violence service providers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires domestic violence training for license seekers, funds victim resources via grants, aligns with criminal justice reform by supporting victim services and prevention85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates domestic violence training for service professionals and provides grant incentives for domestic violence programs (public health component), directly supporting victim access to health resources and strengthening public health initia...95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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passed · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2584: Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act

The Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S 2584) makes a $5,000 special assessment on non-indigent individuals or entities convicted of federal trafficking offenses permanent by removing a 2025 expiration date. Previously, this assessment was set to end on September 30, 2025, but the bill extends it indefinitely. The assessment applies in addition to existing fees under federal law and funds victim services. It directly affects federal trafficking convicts who are not indigent, ensuring ongoing support for victims without changing eligibility or offense scope.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPermanent $5,000 assessment on trafficking convicts funds victim services, directly increasing government spending on essential programs per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends $5,000 assessment on traffickers to fund victim services, directly advancing victim support within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Human Trafficking

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 2863: RRLEF Act of 2025

The RRLEF Act of 2025 requires state and local law enforcement agencies applying for or receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to certify they do not purchase or transfer firearms with "covered licensed dealers" - defined as dealers with at least 25 firearms traced to their business in two of the past three years that were later used in crimes within three years of the last retail sale. It mandates the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to publicly list these dealers on its website and notify law enforcement when firearms they transferred are used in criminal cases. This policy directly affects federal grant recipients and firearm dealers identified under the new criteria, aiming to limit gun transfers from dealers linked to rapid criminal use.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates certification to avoid dealers linked to crime, enhancing police accountability in firearm procurement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · United States · Senate May 14, 2025

S 1771: Larry Henderson Act

This bill amends federal law to mandate a minimum 20-year prison sentence for anyone who assaults, resists, or impedes a U.S. federal officer or employee while they are performing official duties, causing any bodily harm. It directly affects individuals convicted of such assaults on federal personnel, replacing previous sentencing options with this fixed minimum term. Key provisions include making federal law exclusively applicable to these offenses and overriding any conflicting state laws that might govern similar acts. The bill applies to offenses occurring after its enactment date.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates 20-year minimum sentence for assaulting federal officers, increasing mandatory penalties and overriding state laws without rehabilitation or reform focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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