Bills About Crime And Law Enforcement Sponsored by Ted Poe (R-Tex.)

Rep. Poe sponsored 71 bills about crime and law enforcement in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
May 24, 2018	H.R.5955	To reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990.	29	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
July 26, 2018	H.R.6617	To provide for a legal framework for the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sept. 13, 2018	H.R.6797	To reauthorize Department of Justice programs that combat violence against women, and for other purposes.	0		Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
April 26, 2017	H.R.2152	To require States and units of local government receiving funds under grant programs operated by the Department of Justice, which use such funds for pretrial services programs, to submit to the Attorney General a report relating to such program, and for other purposes.	31	All Republicans	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 20, 2018	H.R.5341	To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
March 21, 2018	H.R.5363	To safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sept. 28, 2017	H.RES.547	Expressing support for designation of February 3, 2018, as "United States Missing Persons Day".	0		Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
July 28, 2017	H.R.3541	To reauthorize the SAFER Act of 2013, and for other purposes.	7	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
June 7, 2017	H.R.2803	To provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the United States.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
June 8, 2017	H.R.2829	To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes.	10	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 16, 2017	H.R.2437	To protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	8	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb. 16, 2017	H.R.1110	To repeal certain amendments made to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb. 14, 2017	H.R.1035	To extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jan. 11, 2017	H.R.440	To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Attorney General to publicize the name and photograph of the convicted defendants, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb. 2, 2017	H.R.818	To safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov. 17, 2016	H.R.6341	To delay the amendments to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
June 9, 2016	H.R.5422	To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Received in the Senate.
Sept. 15, 2016	H.R.6036	To extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Sept. 13, 2016	H.R.6016	To require States and units of local government receiving funds under grant programs operated by the Department of Justice, which use such funds for pretrial services programs, to submit to the Attorney General a report relating to such program, and for other purposes.	2	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sept. 8, 2016	H.R.5970	To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit sentencing judges in child sex trafficking cases to order the Attorney General to publicize the name and photograph of the convicted defendants, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
July 14, 2016	H.R.5809	To protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.	12	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 25, 2016	H.R.5321	To prevent the proposed amendments to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure from taking effect.	11	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 24, 2016	H.R.4602	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.	12	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sept. 30, 2015	H.R.3654	To require a report on United States strategy to combat terrorist use of social media, and for other purposes.	19	Bipartisan	Star Print ordered on the bill.
Sept. 30, 2015	H.R.3653	To authorize funding for, and increase accessibility to, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, to facilitate data sharing between such system and the National Crime Information Center database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to provide incentive grants to help facilitate reporting to such systems, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
March 18, 2015	H.R.1415	To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes.	14	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
March 17, 2015	H.R.1385	To provide for a legal framework for the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan. 7, 2015	H.R.181	To provide justice for the victims of trafficking.	16	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 13, 2015	H.R.296	To provide justice for the victims of trafficking.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan. 9, 2015	H.R.236	To provide for the exchange of information related to trade enforcement, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sept. 17, 2014	H.R.5519	To authorize funding for, and increase accessibility to, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, to facilitate data sharing between such system and the National Crime Information Center database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to provide incentive grants to help facilitate reporting to such systems, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Nov. 19, 2013	H.R.3530	To provide justice for the victims of trafficking.	119	Bipartisan	Received in the Senate.
Dec. 11, 2013	H.R.3706	To reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Oct. 2, 2013	H.R.3231	Making automatic continuing appropriations for law enforcement, crime prevention, and victim services programs of the Department of Justice in the event of a Government shutdown.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
July 24, 2013	H.R.2805	To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the range of conduct punished as sex trafficking, and for other purposes.	51	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
April 16, 2013	H.R.1577	To protect prosecutors, judges, law enforcement officers, and their families.	2	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
April 18, 2013	H.R.1624	To safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb. 13, 2013	H.R.637	To provide for a legal framework for the operation of public unmanned aircraft systems, and for other purposes.	34	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Jan. 23, 2013	H.R.354	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.	24	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Jan. 3, 2013	H.R.22	To provide for the exchange of information related to trade enforcement, and for other purposes.	17	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
Dec. 13, 2012	H.R.6654	To provide for the exchange of information related to trade enforcement, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec. 4, 2012	H.R.6628	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.	4	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
July 25, 2012	H.R.6199	To provide for limitations on the domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses, and for other purposes.	26	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
March 20, 2012	H.R.4216	To provide for the exchange of information related to trade enforcement.	3	Bipartisan	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 12, 2011	H.R.1885	To require that State and local pretrial services agencies receiving federal financial assistance report to the Department of Justice on defendants released by such agencies, and for other purposes.	19	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
April 15, 2011	H.R.1637	To safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 19, 2010	H.RES.1379	Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to domestic sex trafficking of minors.	26	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
April 26, 2010	H.RES.1299	Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.	38	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 9, 2009	H.RES.960	Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking.	34	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
July 8, 2009	H.R.3131	To make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions.	35	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
July 30, 2009	H.R.3402	To establish a minimum funding level for programs under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 for fiscal years 2010 to 2014 that ensures a reasonable growth in victim programs without jeopardizing the long-term sustainability of the Crime Victims Fund.	13	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
June 3, 2009	H.R.2674	To protect children from sex offenders.	4	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Feb. 3, 2009	H.R.834	To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to exempt certain peace officers from certain minimum sentencing requirements for using a firearm to commit a crime of violence during or in relation to their employment.	1	All Republicans	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 18, 2009	H.R.2469	To amend the Controlled Substances Act to enhance criminal penalties for drug trafficking offenses relating to distribution of heroin, marihuana, and methamphetamine and distribution to and use of children, and for other purposes.	21	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 18, 2009	H.RES.454	Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.	26	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 9, 2009	H.R.428	To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain disclosures of cell phone numbers.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 9, 2009	H.R.430	To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property.	48	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 9, 2009	H.RES.45	Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month".	7	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 9, 2009	H.RES.47	Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.	69	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan. 9, 2009	H.R.434	To amend title 5, United States Code, to permit access to databases maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for purposes of complying with sex offender registry and notification laws, and for other purposes.	0	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
Jan. 13, 2009	H.R.483	To safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.	38	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 9, 2009	H.RES.46	Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2009 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 22, 2009	H.RES.82	Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2009 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".	10	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 26, 2008	H.R.5498	To increase the cap on the obligation of receipts for the Crime Victims Fund.	9	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 23, 2008	H.R.5131	To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property.	62	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 15, 2008	H.R.4973	To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide criminal penalties for the destruction of memorials, headstones, markers, and graves commemorating persons serving in the Armed Forces on private property.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Oct. 9, 2007	H.R.3789	To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain disclosures of cell phone numbers.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
June 28, 2007	H.R.2941	To safeguard the Crime Victims Fund.	71	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
March 22, 2007	H.R.1656	To amend title 5, United States Code, to permit access to databases maintained by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for purposes of complying with sex offender registry and notification laws, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
Feb. 7, 2007	H.R.893	To provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.	1	All Republicans	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
March 16, 2005	H.R.1355	To improve the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Program by providing new protections for children, and for other purposes.	72	Bipartisan	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5901-5905)

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