Bills About Crime And Law Enforcement Sponsored by John Cornyn (R-Tex.)

Sen. Cornyn sponsored 72 bills about crime and law enforcement in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
July 18, 2019	S.2174	A bill to expand the grants authorized under Jennifer's Law and Kristen's Act to include processing of unidentified remains, resolving missing persons cases, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 116-277.
Feb. 13, 2020	S.3312	A bill to establish a crisis stabilization and community reentry grant program, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 116-281.
Dec. 14, 2020	S.CON.RES.52	A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of S. 3312.	1	All Democrats	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
June 24, 2020	S.4064	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and behavioral health crisis.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 14, 2020	S.3732	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to further protect officers and employees of the United States, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 13, 2020	S.3706	A bill to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 4, 2020	S.3250	A bill to ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers, agents, and other personnel have adequate synthetic opioid detection equipment, that the Department of Homeland Security has a process to update synthetic opioid detection capability, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
April 4, 2019	S.1029	A bill to allow the use of certified facility dogs in criminal proceedings in Federal courts, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Nov. 21, 2019	S.2931	A bill to establish a process for obtaining a Federal certificate of rehabilitation, and for other purposes.	15	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct. 23, 2019	S.2690	A bill to reduce mass violence, strengthen mental health collaboration in communities, improve school safety, and for other purposes.	8	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6094-6095)
July 17, 2019	S.2144	A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to prepare a threat and operational analysis of the use of remittances by drug kingpins, crime syndicates, and other persons to finance terrorism, narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, money laundering, and other forms of illicit financing, domestically or internationally.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
March 14, 2019	S.820	A bill to strengthen programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004.	21	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 15, 2019	S.1480	A bill to protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	17	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889)
Jan. 9, 2019	S.69	A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.	38	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 28, 2018	S.3170	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make certain changes to the reporting requirement of certain service providers regarding child sexual exploitation visual depictions, and for other purposes.	12	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-395.
June 7, 2017	S.1311	A bill to provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the United States.	31	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-392.
Dec. 6, 2018	S.3719	A bill to expand the grants authorized under Jennifer's Law and Kristen's Act to include processing of unidentified remains, resolving missing persons cases, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7358-7359)
March 20, 2018	S.2577	A bill to reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004.	8	Bipartisan	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
April 26, 2018	S.2789	A bill to prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics.	8	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 475.
May 23, 2018	S.RES.521	A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Santa Fe, Texas, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by the tragedy.	99	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886; text: CR S2881)
May 7, 2018	S.2795	A bill to provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR 5/9/2018 S2580-2581; text of measure as introduced: CR S2518-2527)
April 18, 2018	S.2703	A bill to authorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2264-2265)
Nov. 15, 2017	S.2135	A bill to enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.	77	Bipartisan	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Feb. 27, 2017	S.446	A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.	40	All Republicans	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Sept. 6, 2017	S.1766	A bill to reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.	17	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-107.
March 30, 2017	S.782	A bill to reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, and for other purposes.	14	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-82.
Oct. 26, 2017	S.CON.RES.28	A concurrent resolution providing for a correction in the enrollment of S. 782.	0		Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct. 19, 2017	S.1994	A bill to reduce recidivism and increase public safety, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6646-6655)
Sept. 7, 2017	S.1781	A bill to reauthorize grant programs to improve the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of economic, high technology, Internet, and other white collar crimes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5059-5060)
June 29, 2017	S.RES.213	A resolution honoring the memory of Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Lorne Ahrens, Sergeant Michael Smith, Officer Michael Krol, Officer Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police Officer Brent Thompson, who were killed during the attack in Dallas, Texas, that occurred 1 year ago, on July 7, 2016.	2	All Republicans	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695)
March 8, 2017	S.583	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	23	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 115-37.
May 16, 2017	S.1134	A bill to protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	15	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2966-2968)
Feb. 24, 2016	S.2577	A bill to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA and other forensic evidence samples to improve and expand the forensic science testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of forensic evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to support accreditation efforts of forensic science laboratories and medical examiner offices, to address training and equipment needs, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.	17	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 114-324.
Nov. 17, 2016	S.3474	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6486)
Sept. 16, 2015	S.2040	A bill to deter terrorism, provide justice for victims, and for other purposes.	25	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 114-222.
July 14, 2016	S.RES.539	A resolution condemning the horrific acts of violence and hatred in Dallas, Texas, on July 7, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy.	99	Bipartisan	Star Print ordered on the resolution.
April 21, 2016	S.2840	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds for active shooter training, and for other purposes.	19	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 114-199.
July 13, 2016	S.3184	A bill to protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	13	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5082-5083; text of measure as introduced: CR S5083-5085)
Aug. 5, 2015	S.2002	A bill to strengthen our mental health system and improve public safety.	13	All Republicans	Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Jan. 13, 2015	S.178	A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.	35	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 114-22.
Feb. 12, 2015	S.498	A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.	35	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S989-990)
Feb. 11, 2015	S.467	A bill to reduce recidivism and increase public safety, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S939-944)
Jan. 9, 2014	S.1908	A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.	25	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec. 9, 2013	S.1783	A bill to enhance public safety by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal prison system with offender risk and needs assessment, individual risk reduction incentives and rewards, and risk and recidivism reduction.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8567-8572)
Nov. 19, 2013	S.1738	A bill to provide justice for the victims of trafficking.	27	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8193-8197)
Sept. 25, 2013	S.1549	A bill to amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to end the terrorizing effects of the sale of muderabilia on crime victims and their families.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 9/24/2013 S6891-6892)
July 24, 2013	S.1354	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the range of conduct punished as sex trafficking, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 10, 2013	S.698	A bill to protect prosecutors, judges, law enforcement officers, and their families.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 28, 2013	S.413	A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include human trafficking as a part 1 violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1019)
Jan. 23, 2013	S.80	A bill to amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide for Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and to establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S215-217)
May 24, 2012	S.3250	A bill to amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to provide for Debbie Smith grants for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and to establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry, and for other purposes.	12	Bipartisan	Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
June 9, 2010	S.3468	A bill to amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 28, 2010	S.3273	A bill to establish a program to provide southern border security assistance grants, to authorize the appointment of additional Federal judges in states along the southern border, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 28, 2010	S.3274	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address the use of intrathecal pumps.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 13, 2009	S.436	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Internet, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 24, 2008	S.3568	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to address the use of intrathecal pumps.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
July 24, 2007	S.1860	A bill to control violent crime.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 24, 2007	S.1528	A bill to amend chapter 87 of title 18, United States Code, to end the terrorizing effects of the sale of murderabilia on crime victims and their families.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 26, 2007	S.1235	A bill to impose appropriate penalties for the assault or murder of a Federal law enforcement officer or Federal judge, for the retaliatory assault or murder of a family member of a Federal law enforcement officer or Federal judge, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug. 3, 2006	S.3835	A bill to provide adequate penalties for crimes committed against United States judges and Federal law enforcement officers, to provide appropriate security for judges and law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	7	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 22, 2006	S.3559	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency funds.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2005	S.1095	A bill to amend chapter 113 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify the prohibition on the trafficking in goods or services, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Sept. 19, 2005	S.1720	A bill to provide enhanced penalties for crimes committed using funds appropriated for remediation of any injury or damage caused by Hurricane Katrina.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 12, 2005	S.1680	A bill to reform the issuance of national security letters.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 8, 2005	S.1642	A bill to prohibit narco-terrorists from aiding and supporting terrorists and terrorist organizations.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 28, 2005	S.937	A bill to combat commercial sexual activities by targeting demand, to protect children from being exploited by such activities, to prohibit the operation of sex tours, to assist State and local governments to enforce laws dealing with commercial sexual activities, to reduce trafficking in persons, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct. 7, 2004	S.2916	A bill to combat unlawful commercial sex activities by targeting demand, to protect children from being exploited by such activities, to prohibit the operation of sex tours, to assist State and local governments to enforce laws dealing with commercial sex activities, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov. 22, 2003	S.1932	A bill to provide criminal penalties for unauthorized recording of motion pictures in a motion picture exhibition facility, to provide criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized distribution of commercial prerelease copyrighted works, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
July 21, 2004	S.RES.413	A resolution encouraging States to consider adopting comprehensive legislation to combat human trafficking and slavery and recognizing the many efforts made to combat human trafficking and slavery.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8565)
July 21, 2004	S.RES.414	A resolution encouraging States to consider adopting comprehensive legislation to combat human trafficking and slavery and recognizing the many efforts made to combat human trafficking and slavery.	4	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S8569-8572; text as passed Senate: CR S8571-8572; text of measure as introduced: CR S8565-8566)
July 15, 2004	S.2664	A bill to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
July 15, 2004	S.2665	A bill to strengthen and enhance the prevention and prosecution of crimes using weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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