S. 95397th CongressSenate Bill

National War on Violent Crime Act

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National War on Violent Crime Act - Establishes a Violent Crime Administration within the Department of Justice, headed by an Administrator under the general authority of the Attorney General. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for: (1) the establishment and operation of State violent crime planning and coordinating agencies; and (2) specific crime programs of proven effectiveness. Establishes a National Advisory Board to serve the Administrator and a National Police Academy to encourage career officers. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Introduced Apr 9, 1981
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Howell Heflin

Democrat

U.S. Senator · AL

3 cosponsors — all Democrat

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