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February 8 - 12, 2021

The Brooks Bawden Moore Weekly Update and Analysis highlights the previous week’s floor and committee activities within the US Senate and House of Representatives, and this week’s congressional activities that relate to law enforcement and homeland security matters. The weekly update also lists legislation introduced the previous week, which may be of interest to the law enforcement and homeland security communities. Please let us know if you would like to know more about any of the items described in the update. Additionally, please feel free to distribute this product as you see fit.

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Highlighted Issues 117th Congress Leadership This Week’s Hearings/Markups FY 2021 Grant Solicitations Legislation on the Floor FY 2021 Approps. Previous Hearings/Markups Overall FY 2021 Approps. Chart Previous Floor Actions FY 2020 Omnibus Introduced Legislation Weekly 2/1/21 Upcoming Events Weekly 1/25/21 About BBM Weekly 1/18/21 Sign up to Receive Updates Weekly 1/11/21

Latest News

The Senate was in session this week and House Committees met for committee business. The Senate sat for the Impeachment hearing of former President Donald Trump, while the House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on cyber threats. The Senate Judiciary Committee also met to officially organize itself, and announced the schedule for the hearings and vote on the nomination of Merrick Garland to be Attorney General. The Biden Administration announced that the release of its FY 2022 budget will be delayed. It is unclear when it will be released.

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DEADLINES EXTENDED!! Fiscal Year 2021 Department of Justice Grant Solicitations - The Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs recently began to release fiscal year 2021 grant solicitations. Deadlines for many of these grants are in February and early March. You can find a list of the solicitations here.

JustGrants Application Submission Webinars - DOJ’s JustGrants team is offering webinar sessions on the FY 2021 application submission process. The webinars will provide targeted assistance to potential applicants applying for DOJ funding opportunities. There are 10 webinars set to take place between February 11 and March 22. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes, and the same content will be covered in each session. You can find more information, along with registration details here.

USSC Report on Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogues - The U.S. Sentencing Commission recently released a report titled, Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogues: Federal Trends and Trafficking Patterns. This report examines the relatively new and emerging problem of fentanyl and fentanyl analogue trafficking. It summarizes the commission’s related policy work and discusses the continuing policymaking efforts of Congress and the U.S. Department of Justice in this area. Finally, the publication presents data about fentanyl and fentanyl analogue offenses since 2005 and provides an in-depth analysis of the Fiscal Year 2019 fentanyl and fentanyl analogue offenses and offenders. You can read the report here.

BJS Releases New Prisoner Data - The Bureau of Justice Statistics recently released the 2019 data for Corrections Statistical Analysis Tool (CSAT) – Prisoners. Prisoner data for the years 1978 through 2019 is available through CSAT. Users can examine prisoner data for federal or state correctional authorities. Data include counts of prison admissions and releases, as well as year-end populations by state or federal jurisdiction, persons imprisoned in private facilities and local jails, imprisonment rate, citizenship status, prison capacity, and sex. You can view the data here.

NOMINATIONS DUE MONDAY!! Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery - Nominate deserving law enforcement officers who have demonstrated outstanding acts of bravery in the line of duty. Nominations for the 2020 Congressional Badge of Bravery are due Monday, 2/15. Nominees for the Congressional Badge of Bravery must have either: 1) Sustained a physical injury while engaged in the lawful duties of the individual, and performing an act characterized as bravery by the agency head who makes the nomination, and being at personal risk; or 2) Although not injured, performed an act characterized as bravery by the agency head who makes the nomination that placed the individual at risk of serious physical injury or death. You can find more information here.

NOMINATIONS DUE NEXT WEEK! - Kurt Schmid Criminal Intelligence Meritorious Service Award Nominations - The Kurt Schmid Criminal Intelligence Meritorious Service Award was established to recognize law enforcement representatives and partners who have been champions for event and case deconfliction, officer safety, or other criminal intelligence meritorious service. Nominations for the award will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. (ET) Friday, February 19, 2021. Please see the nomination form below for additional information regarding the award and the nomination process. Please note that individuals or groups previously nominated for this award may be resubmitted, however, former award recipients are not eligible. If you have any questions about the award process or to nominate someone, please e-mail [email protected]. For more information, see here.

CICC Five in 5 Newsletter - The most recent CICC 5 in 5 was released, and includes a webinar on BWC footage as a form of digital evidence and how agencies are leveraging and managing large volumes of digital evidence media being generated by BWCs, a webinar examining the importance of multidisciplinary team case coordination evidence corroboration in the investigation of child abuse cases, and an NIJ publication discussing cold case investigations and how to better resolve and prioritize cases. You can view the CICC Five in 5 here.

February RISS Insider - The latest RISS Insider is now available, and features an overview of the RISS Technology Support Center. The RTSC is RISS’s nationwide information systems component. The RTSC staff are experts in software engineering and development, cloud technologies, identity management, encrypted virtual private network connections, and data and identity information exchange standards. You can view the RISS Insider (February 2021 Issue) here.

+RISS Equals Results - The latest edition of +RISS Equals Results is now available and features the use of RMIN RISSafe Watch Center officer safety deconfliction during a drug investigation prior to initiating a search warrant. Deconfliction is a key tool to keep officers safe. As a result of the deconfliction, the agencies involved in this case successfully served the warrant leading to multiple arrests. You can read the latest +RISS Equals Results here.

Biden Cabinet / Top Staff Picks - President-Elect Biden has made a handful of Cabinet and high-level staff picks affecting national security. Below you can find his latest selections. Below is the status of those selections. Additionally, you can find a complete list of the Acting leaders of the various components of the Department of Homeland Security here. You can also find a list of Acting heads of various of Departments here.

Biden Cabinet and High Ranking Staff Picks (As of 2/5/21) Position Name Hearing Date Confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas 1/19/2021 2/2/2021 FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell Attorney General Merrick Garland Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines 1/19/2021 1/20/2021 Secretary of State Antony Blinken 1/19/2021 1/26/2021 Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin 1/19/2021 1/22/2021 Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen 1/19/2021 1/25/2021 Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack 2/2/2021 Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge 1/28/2021 Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough 1/27/2021 Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg 1/21/2021 2/2/2021 Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm 1/27/2021 Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Labor Secretary Marty Walsh 2/4/2021 Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo 1/26/2021 Education Secretary Miguel Cardona 2/3/2021 Office of Management and Budget Director Neera Tandin 2/9/2021 EPA Administrator Michael Regan 2/3/2021 CIA Director David Cohen Chief of Staff Ron Klain n/a Deputy Chief of Staff Jen O'Malley Dillon n/a National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan n/a UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield 1/27/2021 Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry n/a Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond n/a Senior Adviser Mike Donilon n/a Counselor Steve Ricchetti n/a White House Counsel Dana Remus n/a Director of Domestic Policy Council Susan Rice n/a Press Secretary Jen Psaki n/a Communications Director Kate Bedingfield n/a Director of Office of Presidential Personnel Cathy Russell n/a Director of Office of Legislative Affairs Louisa Terrell n/a

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Articles of Interest

U.S. border agents do not need warrants to search digital devices, court rules Reuters | Nate Raymond A federal appeals court ruled that U.S. border agents do not need warrants to search travelers’ smartphones and laptops at airports and other U.S. ports of entry, a practice that grew during the Trump administration. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston late on Tuesday ruled against 11 travelers subjected to warrantless device searches at the border who argued that current policies governing them were unconstitutional. Policies of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement allowed agents to perform suspicionless, “basic” device searches and more-intrusive, “advanced” searches with reasonable suspicion of a crime.. Continue reading here.

Biden's Gun-Policy Plans Start to Take Shape Wall Street Journal | Catherine Lucey The White House has begun outreach to gun control advocates as it works to address President Biden's ambitious campaign promises on an issue that has long proved politically challenging for Democrats. Ahead of the anniversary of the 2018 Parkland school shooting on Sunday, Mr. Biden's plans are receiving fresh attention. Gun policy wasn't part of his first round of executive orders, but advocacy groups said they were encouraged by White House outreach so far. Domestic policy adviser Susan Rice and White House public engagement director Cedric Richmond met virtually with gun-control groups Wednesday, stressing their commitment to taking what they called "common-sense steps." Activists are pushing for legislative moves, including an expanded background check bill, as well as items the president could pursue without the closely divided Congress, including appointing a senior aide tasked with gun-policy oversight and pursuing stricter enforcement of existing rules. Continue reading here.

Opioid overdoses 29% higher in 2020 than before the pandemic: Study ABC News | Dr. Nicholas Nissen A year ago, the U.S. was in the grips of an epidemic -- the scourge of opioid addiction, with more than 70,000 lives lost to drug overdoses in 2019, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The topic was at the center of public health, academic, and political debates. But it was soon overshadowed by a new threat -- the COVID-19 pandemic. According to latest research, the opioid epidemic did not disappear. Rather, it lurked in the shadows of the coronavirus pandemic, growing in strength and taking advantage of a society now more susceptible than ever. Continue reading here.

Hearings & Markups Happening This Week

Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee - Full Committee Hearing February 9 @ 9:15 am - 342 Dirksen & Virtual Hearing Nomination of Neera Tanden to be Director, Office of Management and Budget Summary: Ms. Neera Tanden appeared before the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee as President Bidens nominee to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) statement can be read here and Ranking Member Rob Portman’s (R-OH) statement can be read here. Ms. Tanden’s prepared statement can also be read here. Ms. Tanden served as Senior Advisor to Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the Department of Health and Human Services and is currently the President of the Center for American Progress, a liberal public policy research and advocacy organization. The committee’s questions focused heavily on the “aggressive partisanship of some of [her] public statements”, the Covid-19 pandemic, immigration, federal IT improvements and efforts to mitigate waste in the federal bureaucracy. Following this hearing, Ms. Tanden appeared before the Senate Budget Committee which can be viewed in full here.

House Homeland Security Committee - Full Committee Hearing February 10 @ 2:00 pm - Virtual Hearing Homeland Cybersecurity: Assessing Cyber Threats and Building Resilience Summary: The House Homeland Security Committee conducted its second full committee hearing focused on the current cybersecurity landscape. The committee was joined by Former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Chris Krebs, Ms. Sue Gordon, Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Mr. Michael Daniel, President and CEO of Cyber Threat Alliance and Mr. Dmitri Alperovitch, founder of Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity technology company. Committee members and witnesses focused their attention considerably on surveying the damage of the recent SolarWinds cyber attack and exploring strategies to confront Russia, China, Iran, and North Koreas adversarial cyber tactics. The committee further discussed the role of CISA and the Defense Departments Cyber Command, and the recent appointment of Ann Neuberger to serve as point person at the White House on cyber issues. The hearing also discussed the rise of ransomware attacks affecting small and large business and state and local government.

House Judiciary Committee - Immigration Subcommittee Hearing February 11 @ 2:15 pm - Virtual Meeting The U.S. Immigration System: The Need for Bold Reforms Summary: The Immigration Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing to discuss the current state of immigration laws and potential reform. The committee explored legislative solutions to provide immigration judges with more discretion over cases, including the ability to penalize misconduct with scalable fines, community service, treatment, or probationary periods in lieu of deportation. The committee also discussed the effects of providing a pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients and other immigrants. The committee questioned witnesses on the effects of unauthorized or illegal immigration on the US job market, including on the employment rate and wages of native-born workers.

Upcoming Scheduled Hearings/Markups:

House Judiciary Committee - Constitution Subcommittee Hearing H.R. 40: Exploring the Path to Reparative Justice in America February 17 @ 10:00 am - Virtual Meeting

Senate Judiciary Committee - Full Committee Nomination Hearing Nomination of Merrick Garland, to be Attorney General February 22 @ TBD

Senate Judiciary Committee - Full Committee Nomination Hearing Nomination of Merrick Garland, to be Attorney General February 23 @ TBD

Senate Judiciary Committee - Full Committee Markup - March 1 @ TBD Nomination of Merrick Garland, to be Attorney General Status: To be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee on 3/1.

Legislation on the Floor This Week

House:

The House met in pro forma sessions on February 8 and February 11.

Senate:

Note: Due to Senate scheduling and rules, additional items not listed may be added to the calendar for consideration.

The Senate did not consider any legislation affecting the law enforcement or homeland security communities.

Recap of Last Week's Hearings & Markups

Note: For more details on any of the following hearings, we can provide access to hearing transcripts upon request.

House Homeland Security Committee - Full Committee Hearing - February 4 Examining the Domestic Terrorism Threat in the Wake of the Attack on the U.S. Capitol Summary: The House Homeland Security Committee, under the leadership of Chairman (D-MS) and Ranking Member (R-NY), held its first hearing of the 117th Congress to examine the threat of domestic terrorism and the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Chairman Thompson commended the new Biden Administration for tasking the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, DHS, and FBI with conducting a comprehensive assessment of domestic terrorism and urged the administration to prioritize a report on domestic terrorism required by the Domestic International Terrorism DATA Act. Ranking Member Katko publicly supported the call to establish a commission to study the Jan. 6 Capitol Attack. Witness Christopher Rodriguez, Director of the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, urged the committee to support transferring control of the DC National Guard to the Mayor of DC, and called for increased funding and resources for the National Network of Fusion Centers. Witness Elizabeth Neumann, former Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at DHS, urged the establishment of a domestic terrorism commission, updates to criminal statutes to cover acts of domestic terrorism, and the codification of the Office of Targeted Violence. Former Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) encouraged consideration of a number of legislative solutions , including the Domestic Terrorism Penalties Act which creates criminal penalties for acts of domestic terrorism and H.R. 7915, which directs the establishment of a pilot program to facilitate information sharing between fusion centers and social media companies. Witness Brian Michael Jenkins, Senior Advisor at the RAND Corporation, warned that developing criminal statutes to cover domestic terrorism are difficult and controversial, and domestic terrorism actions are covered by existing statutes. Witness Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, urged reform of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act , arguing that Social Media companies are part of the problem and allow for misinformation and disinformation to spread increasing the threat of violent extremist behavior.

Legislation Considered Last Week

House:

H. Res. 101 - Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 5) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Status: Approved by the House on 2/5. Summary: This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2021, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2022-FY2030, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. This resolution sets up the budget reconciliation process that will be used to pass further COVID relief funding.

Senate:

Nomination of the Honorable Alejandro N. Mayorkas to be Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Status: Confirmed by the Senate on 2/2; Cloture invoked in Senate on 1/28; Approved by Senate HSGAC on 1/26.

S.Con.Res. 5 - A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030. Status: Approved by the Senate on 2/5. Summary: This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2021, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2022-FY2030, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. This resolution sets up the budget reconciliation process that will be used to pass further COVID relief funding.

Legislation Introduced Last Week

Date Introduced Bill Number Sponsor Description

To require the Attorney General to issue guidance to law enforcement (D-VA-

2/11/2021 HR 1034 agencies as they respond to increased levels of domestic violence during 10) the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes. To require the Attorney General to prepare and release an intelligence

2/11/2021 HR 1031 (D-CA-35) assessment on white supremacy in law enforcement, and for other purposes. To amend the Controlled Substances Act to require dispensers of certain opioids and opiates to affix on the container or package thereof a clear,

2/11/2021 HR 1026 (D-AZ-9) concise warning that the opioid or opiate can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose, and for other purposes. To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of

2/11/2021 HR 1016 (D-CO-2) Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes. To provide for the development and use of technology for personalized (D-NY- handguns, to require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or

2/11/2021 HR 1008 12) imported into, the United States incorporate such technology, and for other purposes. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-

2/11/2021 HR 1007 To prevent gun trafficking. 12) Carolyn Maloney (D-NY- To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions

2/11/2021 HR 1006 12) occurring at gun shows. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY- To require records of the national instant criminal background check

2/11/2021 HR 1005 12) system to be retained for at least 90 days. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY- To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a

2/11/2021 HR 1004 12) person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for purposes of

2/11/2021 HR 995 (D-CA-10) reducing child abuse and neglect due to the substance use disorder of a parent or caregiver. To prohibit the use of for-profit facilities and detention centers, and for

2/11/2021 HR 994 Raul Grijalva (D-AZ-3) other purposes.

2/11/2021 HR 993 To remove Federal funding from enforcing gun control. (R-GA-14) To prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from rescinding, revising, or

2/11/2021 HR 991 (R-VA-5) suspending the final rule, entitled "Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds", and for other purposes. To amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions

2/11/2021 HR 962 (D-NJ-9) within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes. (D- To exempt juveniles from the requirements for suits by prisoners, and for

2/11/2021 HR 961 PA-5) other purposes. To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make

2/8/2021 HR 955 (D-NY-20) medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release. (D-MA- To improve maternal health outcomes for incarcerated individuals, and for

2/8/2021 HR 948 7) other purposes. To provide that the amount of time that an elderly offender must serve before being eligible for placement in home detention is to be reduced by

2/8/2021 HR 929 (D-FL-22) the amount of good time credits earned by the prisoner, and for other purposes. To address the psychological, social, and emotional needs of racial and (D-

2/8/2021 HR 907 ethnic minorities who experience trauma associated with law enforcement DE-AL) violence, and for other purposes. A bill to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reaffirm

2/8/2021 S 299 (D-VA) civil rights, victims' rights, and consumer protections. A bill to provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger

2/8/2021 S 292 Marco Rubio (R-FL) to himself, herself, or others, or law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease

2/8/2021 S 281 Ed Markey (D-MA) Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by Bennie Thompson (D-

2/5/2021 HR 903 applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to MS-2) employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes. To amend title 23, United States Code, to create a pilot program

2/5/2021 HR 888 Carol Miller (R-WV-3) concerning drugged driving prevention, and for other purposes. To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment,

2/5/2021 HR 882 (D-IL-2) transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals.

To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to

2/5/2021 HR 881 Robin Kelly (D-IL-2) Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.

To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (commonly

2/5/2021 HR 874 (R-TX-1) referred to as the Communications Decency Act) to stop censorship, and for other purposes. To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to institutions (D-PA- of higher education to develop programs and materials to educate

2/5/2021 HR 868 4) students who have a substance use disorder on treatment options for such disorder, and for other purposes. To require the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to

2/5/2021 HR 863 (R-AL-5) submit annual reports regarding certain demographic information on aliens arrested. To support research on privacy enhancing technologies and promote

2/4/2021 HR 847 (D-MI-11) responsible data use, and for other purposes. To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-

2/4/2021 HR 825 and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or 12) gun violence prevention. To authorize certain appropriations for certain fiscal years for Operation

2/4/2021 HR 812 (R-TX-23) Stonegarden, and for other purposes. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA- To increase the role of the financial industry in combating human

2/4/2021 HR 808 1) trafficking. To establish the Office to Enforce and Protect Against Child Sexual

2/4/2021 HR 807 (D-CA-18) Exploitation. To amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify the process for David McKinley (R-WV-

2/3/2021 HR 768 registrants to exercise due diligence upon discovering a suspicious order, 1) and for other purposes. To amend the Wilderness Act to authorize U.S. Customs and Border

2/3/2021 HR 760 Mike Johnson (R-LA-4) Protection to conduct certain activities to secure the international land borders of the United States, and for other purposes. To modify the treatment of unaccompanied alien children who are in

2/3/2021 HR 759 Mike Johnson (R-LA-4) Federal custody by reason of their immigration status, and for other purposes. To prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with services held

2/3/2021 HR 754 Bob Good (R-VA-5) at houses of worship, and for other purposes. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL- To establish the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices, and

2/3/2021 HR 750 25) for other purposes. To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe

2/3/2021 HR 748 Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

2/2/2021 HR 706 Ann Kuster (D-NH-2) To authorize grants to address substance use during COVID-19. To amend title 18, United States Code, by increasing the maximum term of

2/2/2021 HR 687 (R-CO-4) imprisonment for the offense of rioting, and for other purposes. To amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of

2/1/2021 HR 679 (D-MD-6) 1998 to direct the Office of National Drug Control Policy to publish a list of drug control grant programs, and for other purposes.

2/1/2021 HR 677 (R-MN-8) To improve and reform policing practices, accountability and transparency.

To transfer from the United States Parole Commission to the District of Columbia the authority to grant, deny, and revoke parole and impose conditions on an order of parole, and the authority to modify, revoke, and Elenaor Holmes Norton

2/1/2021 HR 658 terminate a term of supervised release and impose conditions on an order (D-DC-AL) of supervised release, in the case of individuals who are imprisoned felons eligible for parole, reparole, or supervised release under the laws of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. To provide the Administrator of the Drug-Free Communities Support

2/1/2021 HR 654 (R-OH-14) Program the authority to waive the Federal fund limitation for the Drug- Free Communities Support Program. To direct the Attorney General to award grants to eligible entities for first

2/1/2021 HR 650 (R-MN-6) responders who handle elder justice-related matters, and for other purposes. To authorize the Office on Violence Against Women to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault,

2/1/2021 HR 649 Tom Emmer (R-MN-6) and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into the initial response to and investigation of such crimes. To prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from transferring a long gun to a person who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe does

2/1/2021 HR 647 (D-CO-6) not reside in (or if the person is a corporation or other business entity, does not maintain a place of business in) the State in which the licensee's place of business is located. To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to

2/1/2021 HR 645 John Carter (R-TX-31) strengthen school security. To restrict certain Federal grants for States that grant driver licenses to

2/1/2021 HR 643 Ken Buck (R-CO-4) illegal immigrants and fail to share information about criminal aliens with the Federal Government.

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Upcoming Events / Conferences

Major Cities Chiefs Association Winter Meeting February 9-10 - Virtual Event

Major County Sheriffs of America Winter Conference March 4 - Virtual Event

2021 National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition Annual Meeting March 18 - Virtual Event

MARGIN 14th Annual Gang Training Conference March 21-24 - Hanover, MD

Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies Spring Conference April 18-21 - Coeur d'Alene, ID

International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training 2021 Conference May 23-26 - Fort Worth, TX

Major Cities Chiefs Association Summer Meeting June 1-4 - San Francisco, CA

Major County Sheriffs of America Summer Conference June 14-17 - Asheville, NC

2021 National School Safety Conference & Exhibition July 26-30 - Las Vegas, NV

Major Cities Chiefs Association Fall Meeting September 8-10 - New Orleans, LA

Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies Fall Conference September 10-11 - New Orleans, LA

International Association of Chiefs of Police 2021 September 11-14 - New Orleans, LA

Major County Sheriffs of America Fall Conference September 13-16 - Boston, MA

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