Bills About Crime And Law Enforcement Sponsored by Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.)

Sen. Toomey sponsored 27 bills about crime and law enforcement in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Jan. 15, 2019	S.134	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking.	1	All Democrats	Became Public Law No: 116-249.
Dec. 10, 2019	S.3012	A bill to amend the Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act of 2004 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for private security officers.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
July 25, 2019	S.2264	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require the impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death.	5	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 16, 2019	S.1508	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target America's public safety officers.	25	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 16, 2019	S.1537	A bill to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
March 26, 2019	S.875	A bill to provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 13, 2019	S.479	A bill to revise section 48 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.	48	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov. 15, 2018	S.RES.694	A resolution condemning the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressing support and prayers for all those affected by the tragedy, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack.	99	Bipartisan	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7057)
March 5, 2018	S.2492	A bill to provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm.	13	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 7, 2018	S.2389	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require the impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death.	3	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 15, 2017	S.654	A bill to revise section 48 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.	36	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 10, 2017	S.1084	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require that the Director of the Bureau of Prisons ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the Federal penal or correctional institution for firearms carried by certain employees of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 10, 2017	S.1085	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target America's public safety officers.	21	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 10, 2017	S.1087	A bill to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals.	2	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
July 22, 2015	S.1831	A bill to revise section 48 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.	38	Bipartisan	Held at the desk.
June 16, 2016	S.3069	A bill to prevent terrorists from obtaining firearms or explosives.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 16, 2016	S.2694	A bill to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals.	5	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 22, 2015	S.238	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to issue oleoresin capsicum spray to officers and employees of the Bureau of Prisons.	9	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 114-133.
Feb. 10, 2016	S.2534	A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system for private security officers.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sept. 15, 2015	S.2034	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.	24	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 30, 2015	S.1162	A bill to ensure Federal law enforcement officers remain able to ensure their own safety, and the safety of their families, during a covered furlough.	1	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 23, 2015	S.1071	A bill to amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to expand the amount available for victims of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes, and for other purposes.	5	All Republicans	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 4, 2015	S.368	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require that the Director of the Bureau of Prisons ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the Federal penal or correctional institution for firearms carried by certain employees of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
July 23, 2014	S.2647	A bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a permanent background check system for private security officers.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 4, 2014	S.2426	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require that the Director of the Bureau of Prisons ensure that each chief executive officer of a Federal penal or correctional institution provides a secure storage area located outside of the secure perimeter of the Federal penal or correctional institution for firearms carried by certain employees of the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.	1	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 15, 2014	S.2344	A bill to amend section 2259 of title 18, United States Code.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 8, 2014	S.2309	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to issue oleoresin capsicum spray to officers and employees of the Bureau of Prisons.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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