Budgeting & Appropriations;

· H.R. 1 Support, PASSED (David Obey, D-WI) Introduced January 26, 2009.  The “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.”  A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009;
Recent Action: 1/28/2009 passed by the House by a vote of 244-188.  2/10/2009 passed by the Senate by a vote of 61-37. 2/12/2009 conference report filed.  2/13/2009 conference report agreed to by both the House and Senate.  2/17/2009 signed in law by the President; became Public Law 111-005.

· H.R. 2847 PASSED (Alan B. Mollohan, D-WV) Introduced June 12, 2009.  The “Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.”  A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010;
Recent Action: 6/18/2009 agreed to and passed by the House by a vote of 259-157. 6/25/2009 amended and reported out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. 12/13/2009 passed as part of the Fiscal 2010 Omnibus Appropriations Act, H.R. 3288. 

·H.R. 2892 PASSED (David E. Price, D-NC) Introduced June 16, 2009.  The “Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010.” A bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010;
Recent Action: 10/15/2009 conference report passed by the House by a vote of 307-114.  10/20/2009 conference report passed by the Senate by a vote of 79-19.  10/28/2009 signed by the President and became Public Law 111-083.

Collective Bargaining;

· H.R. 413 Support, (Dale Kildee, D-MI / John Duncan, R-TX) Introduced January 9, 2009. The “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007.”  A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions;
Recent Action: Referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. Currently has the support of 181 cosponsors. 

· S. 1611 Support, (Judd Gregg, R-NH / Edward Kennedy, D-MA) Introduced August 6, 2009.  The “Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009.”  Senate companion bill to H.R. 413; 
Recent Action: Referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Currently has the support of 7 cosponsors.

COPS Program, Department of Justice Grant Funding;

· S. 167 Support, (Herb Kohl, D-WI) Introduced January 8, 2009.  The “COPS Improvements Act of 2007.”  A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to enhance the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program, and for other purposes;
Recent Action:  Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Currently has the support of 17 cosponsors.

· H.R. 1139 Support, (Anthony Weiner, D-NY) Introduced February 23, 2009.  The “COPS Improvements Act of 2007.”  House companion bill to S. 167;
Recent Action:  3/25/2009 approved by the Judiciary Committee by a 17-7 vote.  4/23/2009 passed the House by a vote of 342-78.   Has the support of 45 cosponsors.

Criminal Justice; 

·S. 132 Support, (Dianne Feinstein, D-CA) Introduced January 6, 2009.  The “Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009.”  A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of violent gangs, to deter and punish violent gang crime, to protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals, to revise and enhance criminal penalties for violent crimes, to expand and improve gang prevention programs;
Recent Action:  Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Currently has the support of 14 cosponsors.

· H.R. 1022 Support, (Adam Schiff, D-CA/Mary Bono, R-CA)) Introduced February 12, 2009.  The “Gang Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression Act.”  A bill to increase and enhance law enforcement resources committed to investigation and prosecution of violent gangs, to deter and punish violent gang crime, to protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals, to revise and enhance criminal penalties for violent crimes, to expand and improve gang prevention programs;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the House Education and Labor Committee. 3/16/2009 referred to the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.  Currently has the support of 3 cosponsors.  

· H.R. 970 Support, (Anthony Weiner, D-NY)) Introduced February 10, 2009.  The “Fugitive Information Networked Database (FIND) Act of 2009.”  A bill to encourage the entry of felony warrants into the NCIC database by States and provide additional resources for extradition;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Judiciary Committee. 3/16/2009 referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.  

·S. 714 Support, (Jim Webb, D-VA) Introduced March 26, 2009.  The “National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009.”  A bill to establish a National Criminal Justice Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system;
Recent Action: Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  6/11/2009 hearing on bill held by the Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs.  Currently has the support of 35 cosponsors.

· H.R. 3695 Support, (Christopher Murphy, D-CT/Ted Poe, R-TX) Introduced October 1, 2009.  The “Help Find the Missing Act (Billy’s Law).”  A bill 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;
Recent Action: 10/19/2009 referred to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.  Currently has the support of 10 cosponsors.

Federal Oversight;

· H.R. 73 Oppose, (Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-TX) Introduced January 6, 2007.  The “Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2007.”  A bill to provide for the collection of data on traffic stops;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. 

· H.R. 847 Support, (Carolyn B. Maloney, D-NY) Introduced February 4, 2009.  The “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009.”  A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee as well as the Judiciary Committee.  7/29/2009 ordered to be reported and discharged from both       Committees.  Currently has the support of 100 cosponsors.

·S. 1334 Support, (Kristen E. Gillibrand, D-NY) Introduced June 24, 2009.  The “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009.”  Senate companion bill to H.R. 847;
Recent Action:  Referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Currently has the support of 3 cosponsors.

Firearms;

·S. 1132 Support, (Patrick Leahy, D-VT) Introduced May 21, 2009.  The “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act of 2009.” A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers;
Recent Action: Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Currently has the support of 3 cosponsors.

Homeland Security; 

· H.R. 791 Support, (Anthony Weiner, D-NY) Introduced February 2, 2009.  The “First Responder Funding Modernization Act of 2009.”  A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from limiting the amount of Urban Area Security Initiative or State Homeland Security Grant Program grant funds that may be used to pay salaries or overtime pay of law enforcement officials engaged in antiterrorism activities;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Homeland Security Committee.  2/20/2009 referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.

·S. 1692 Monitoring, (Patrick Leahy, D-VT) Introduced September 22, 2009.  The “USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009.”  A bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and the authority to issue national security letters;
Recent Action: Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Currently has the support of 6 cosponsors.

· H.R. 3845 Monitoring, (John Conyers, D-MI) Introduced October 20, 2009. The “USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009.”  A bill to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect civil liberties;
Recent Action: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee, Intelligence Committee and Financial Services Committee.  11/5/2009 amended and passed by the Judiciary Committee.  Currently has the support of 11 cosponsors.

· H.R. 3837 Support, (Mary Jo Kilroy, D-OH) Introduced October 15, 2009.  The “Strengthening and Updating Resources and Equipment (SURE) Act of 2009.”  A bill to allow first responders to maintain the capabilities necessary to prepare and protect their communities against acts of terrorism and other emergencies;
Recent Action: Referred to the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response. 11/17/2009 amended and passed by the Homeland Security Committee.  Currently has the support of 26 cosponsors.

Immigration;

·S. 1261 Support, (Daniel K. Akaka, D-HI) Introduced June 15, 2009.  The “Providing Additional Security in States’ Identification (PASS ID) Act of 2009.”  A bill to repeal title II of the REAL ID Act of 2005 and amend title II of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to better protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personally identifiable information collected by States when issuing driver's licenses and identification documents;
Recent Action: Referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental     Affairs.  7/15/2009 Committee hearings held.  7/29/2009 ordered to be        reported with an amendment favorably.  Currently has the support of 8 cosponsors.

· H.R. 3308 Support, (Heath Shuler, D-NC) Introduced July 23, 2009.  The “Secure America through Verification and Enforcement (SAVE) Act of 2009.”  A bill to provide immigration reform by securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program;
Recent Action: Referred to the House Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Education and Labor, Oversight and Government Reform, Agriculture, Armed Services, and Natural Resources.  Currently has the support of 100 cosponsors.

·S. 1505 Support, (Mark Pryor, D-AR)  Introduced July 23, 2009.  The “Secure America through Verification and Enforcement (SAVE) Act of 2009.” Senate companion bill to H.R. 3308;
Recent Action:  Referred to the Senate Finance Committee. Currently has the support of 5 cosponsors.

Law Enforcement Due Process & “Bill of Rights”;

· H.R. 1972 Support, (Bart Stupak, D-MI / Erik Paulsen, R-MN) Introduced April 2, 2009.  The “Law Enforcement Officer’s Procedural Bill of Rights Act.”  A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide standards and procedures to guide State and local law enforcement agencies and law enforcement officers during internal investigations, interrogation of law enforcement officers, and administrative disciplinary hearings, to ensure accountability of law enforcement officers, to guarantee the due process rights of law enforcement officers, and to require States to enact law enforcement discipline, accountability, and due process laws;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Judiciary Committee. Currently has the support of 2 cosponsors.

Pension and Social Security Reform;

·S. 484 Support, (Dianne Feinstein, D-CA) Introduced February 25, 2009.  The “Social Security Fairness Act of 2000”  A bill to amend Title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions;
Recent Action: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee.  Currently has the support of 30 cosponsors.

· H.R. 235 Support, (Howard Berman, D-CA) Introduced January 7, 2009.  The “Social Security Fairness Act.”  House companion bill to S. 484;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Ways and Means Committee.  Currently has the support of 312 cosponsors.

· H.R. 673 Support, (Bob Filner, D-CA) Introduced January 26, 2009.  The “Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act.”  A bill to grant law enforcement officer (LEO) status to approximately 30,000 federal officers, making them eligible for federal law enforcement retirement benefits;
Recent Action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. 5/4/2009 referred to the Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Post Office        and the District of Columbia. Currently has the support of 20 cosponsors. 

Public Safety Officer Survivor Assistance;

·S. 2885 Support, (Mary Landrieu, D-LA) Introduced December 16, 2009.  The “First Responders Support Act of 2009.”  A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide adequate benefits for public safety officers injured or killed in the line of duty;
Recent Action: Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.  Currently has the support of 1 cosponsor.

· H.R. 4338 Support, (Charlie Melancon, D-LA) Introduced December 16, 2009.  The “First Responders Support Act of 2009.”  House companion bill to S. 2885;
Recent Action: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

· H.R. 248 Support, (Gene Green, D-TX) Introduced January 7, 2009.  The “Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act.”  A bill to provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers;
Recent Action:  Referred to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security.