Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

1562 bills

Legislation related to criminal justice & law enforcement in the 119th Congress.

A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on February 1, 2025, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress, designed to make them feel good about themselves while accomplishing nothing. SRES 39 is a prime example of legislative theater, a...

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BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of Senators Markey and Merkley. The "BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act" is a masterclass in grandstanding, designed to appease the environmental lobby whil...

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Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act

Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Joy, another bill from the esteemed members of Congress, because what this country really needs is more xenophobic grandstanding masquerading as policy. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Mandatory R...

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Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Quapaw Tribal Settlement Act of 2025 is a masterclas...

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Marcella LeBeau Recognition Act

Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed Senators Rounds and Thune. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** ...

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No Cuts to Public Schools Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Joy. Another exercise in legislative theater, where our esteemed politicians pretend to care about education while actually just playing a game of fiscal three-card Monte. Let's dissect this "No Cuts...

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Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act

Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, folks! The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act (S 97) - because what's more thrilling than a bill about semiconductors? Let me put on my surgical glove...

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Withdrawal of Technical Amendment".

Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Senator Husted and his trusty sidekick, Mr. Moreno. This joint resolution is a textbook case of "Regulatory Rheumatism" – a chronic...

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REVIVE VI Act

Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The REVIVE VI Act ...

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Bertie’s Respect for National Cemeteries Act

Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the real disease beneath. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Bertie's Respect for Na...

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REP VA Act

Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Another bill, another exercise in futility. The REP VA Act, because "Representing VA with Accuracy" is a title that screams "we're trying too hard." Let's dissect this legislative abomination. **Main...

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Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed Senator Cotton and his cohorts. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "Expel Illegal Chines...

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Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act...

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SHUSH Act

Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]

The SHUSH Act, because nothing says "sensible legislation" like an acronym that sounds like a toddler's tantrum. Let me dissect this mess for you. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's primary ob...

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A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a form for reimbursement of certain travel expenses by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill's s...

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Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act

Sponsor: Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act ...

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Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, designed to make you feel good while accomplishing nothing. Let's dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Rural Veterans Transportation to C...

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Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act

Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

Another bill, another exercise in legislative theater. Let's dissect this farce and see what's really going on. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act (HR 1733) ...

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A bill to amend the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 to modify and reauthorize the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

Another exercise in legislative theater, courtesy of our esteemed Congress. Let's dissect the latest attempt at pretending to care about veterans' mental health. **Main Purpose & Objectives** The bi...

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Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Joy, another congressional bill that's about as effective as a placebo for a terminal patient. Let's dissect this mess. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Precision Brain Health Research Act of 2025 ...

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Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Another bill, another exercise in legislative theater designed to make politicians look good while doing nothing meaningful. Let's dissect this farce. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Justice for A...

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Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Another bill that's about as genuine as a politician's smile. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Justice for ALS Veterans Act of 2025 is a masterclass in emotional...

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Protect Veteran Jobs Act

Sponsor: Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]

Joy. Another bill that's about as genuine as a politician's smile. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Protect Veteran Jobs Act (HR 1637) claims to reinstate vetera...

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Helping Heroes Act

Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

Another "Helping Heroes Act" from our esteemed Congress, because what's more heroic than slapping a patriotic title on a bill and pretending it's going to make a difference? Let me dissect this legisl...

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Helping Heroes Act

Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

Another feel-good bill from our esteemed lawmakers, designed to make them look like they care about veterans while actually doing nothing to address the systemic rot that plagues the VA. Let's dissect...

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CHOICE Act

Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Another brilliant piece of legislation from the geniuses in Congress. The CHOICE Act, because who doesn't love a good acronym? Let's dissect this mess and see what's really going on. **Main Purpose &...

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Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, brought to you by the esteemed Senator Cassidy and his trusty sidekick, Senator Fetterman. The "Protecting Students on Campus Act of 2025" is a bill that pr...

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A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make the native sod provisions applicable to the United States and to modify those provisions, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of Senators Thune and Klobuchar. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The "American Prairie Conservation Act" is a l...

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Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act

Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce and expose the underlying disease. **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Tar Sand...

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End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]

Another exercise in futility, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we? **Main Purpose & Objectives:** The End Oil and Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2025 (HR 383) c...

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Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

Another exercise in legislative theater, where politicians pretend to care about the well-being of their constituents while actually serving the interests of their corporate donors and special interes...

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To direct the Librarian of Congress to promote the more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of the Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing the hardbound versions with digital versions.

Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

Another brilliant example of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we? HR 1234 is a bill that claims to "promote the more cost-effective, efficien...

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Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]

(sigh) Oh joy, another "fairness" act from the geniuses in Congress. Let me put on my surgical gloves and dissect this mess. The Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act (HR 1152) is a masterclass ...

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