Weekly Update & AnalysisThe Brooks Bawden Moore Weekly Update and Analysis highlights the previous week's floor and committee activities with the US Senate and House of Representatives, and this week's congressional activities that relate to law enforcement and homeland security matters. The weekly update also lists legislation introduced which may be of interest to the law enforcement and homeland security communities. Please let us know if you would like to know more about any of the items
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This week, the House held several high-profile hearings on the border, fentanyl and consumer data
privacy. House Republicans, led by House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, kicked off a renewed effort to pass legislation that
would limit how commercial companies collect and use personal information from its customers. Lawmakers will start with a bill from last Congress, the American Data Privacy Protection Act, which passed the Committee but was unable to advance to the floor. The House Homeland Security Committee held its first full hearing to examine immigration, the US-Mexico Border, and the fentanyl crisis. The House and Senate Appropriations Committees released member guidance on the FY 2024 appropriations process, including information on this years approach to community project funding, otherwise known as earmarks. You can read the House guidance here and the Senate guidance here. President Biden is expected to release his FY 2024 budget request on Thursday, March 9th, which will officially kick off this
year's appropriations cycle. The Department of Homeland Security announced two billion dollars in 2023 funding for several high-profile
preparedness grant programs. These grants will provide state, local, tribal, territorial, and nonprofit partners with critical funding to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism. The announcement included new grant guidelines and information. You can read more about the announcement here. The White House released a new National Cybersecurity Strategy, a comprehensive document that lays out an approach to tackle the increasing number of cybersecurity threats and to better
position the nation to defend itself against cyber adversaries. You can read the strategy here. |
Hearings This Week- House Homeland Security
Committee
- House Energy & Commerce Committee
- House Judiciary
Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
Hearings Next Week- Senate Intelligence Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- House Intelligence Committee
- House Homeland Security Committee
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- H.R. 1292
- Sponsor: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ-3)
- Summary: This bill would require Federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Indians.
- H.R.
1291
- Sponsor: Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI-5)
- Summary: This bill would amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule 1 controlled substances.
- H.R.
1285
- Sponsor: Rep. Byron Donalds (R-fl-19)
- Summary: This bill would require a report from the Secretary of Homeland Security on the existence of programs and components of the Department of Homeland Security that are not explicitly authorized in statute.
- S. 614
- Sponsor: Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR)
- Summary: This bill would codify the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl- related substances by adding fentanyl-related substances to schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act.
- S. 600
- Sponsor: Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI)
- Summary: This bill would amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl related substances as schedule I.
- H.R. 1243
- Sponsor: Rep. Bob Good (R-VA-5)
- Summary: This bill would prohibit no-knock raids from being conducted by Federal law enforcement officers
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Community and Client News
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Announces January 2023 Officer of the Month
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) announced Officers Paul Lee and Antonio Martinez of the New York (NY) Police Department are the Officers of the Month for January 2023. Both men were
selected for their bravery and heroism following Officer Lee being shot while attempting to stop two suspicious persons.
Early on the morning of January 17, 2023, Officers Lee and Martinez, members of the 48th Precinct’s Public Safety Team, were on routine patrol. The unit to which they were assigned focuses on
deterring and apprehending violent criminals in high crime areas. As they were patrolling near East 183rd Street, they noticed two suspicious persons walking with dark ski masks covering their faces. The officers drove toward the two suspects intending to stop them when one of the suspects turned without warning and opened fire. The gunman fired multiple times, striking the patrol car and hitting Officer Lee in his shoulder. Both the gunman and the other suspect then ran away. Despite being
struck, Officer Lee immediately began to chase after the suspects. Recognizing the potentially life-threatening wound to Officer Lee, Officer Martinez stopped their pursuit and then rushed his fellow officer to a nearby hospital. Additional patrol units in the area were able to find and arrest one of the two suspects, an armed 16-year-old boy. Investigators continue to work to identify the remaining suspect.
Thankfully, in part because of Officer Martinez’s quick thinking and
assistance, Officer Lee is expected to make a full recovery. This incident highlights how dangerous it is for law enforcement officers as they seek to detect and deter the violent criminals on our streets.
“The incredible heroism displayed by both officers showcases the bravery and professionalism of those in law enforcement and allows a glimpse of how quickly our police officers must react when confronted with armed and violent criminals,” said Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. “We are proud to honor Officer Lee and Officer Martinez as our Officers of the Month for January 2023.”
The IJIS Institute announced the first-ever Justice and Public Safety Cybersecurity Summit. This summit aims to bring public and private sector stakeholders together to address the growing need for proper cyber hygiene and managing associated risks with increasing cyber threats. By attending this exclusive summit, you will hear from national and international thought leaders from industry and practitioner
communities to better understand the cyber threat landscape and the effective strategies that you can develop to address the associated risks, available solutions, and best practices.
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Where: George Mason Campus, Van Metre Hall, Arlington, VA
When: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Hotel:
There is no room block for this event, but please check out this list of nearby hotels!
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Upcoming Webinar: FY 2023 Competitve DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program During this webinar, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) personnel will provide an overview of the FY 2023 Competitive DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program solicitation. The presenter will review the opportunity, applicant eligibility details, and answer questions from webinar participants. When: March 8, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
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US mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade
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The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism over the past decade was at least three times higher than the total
from any other 10-year period since the 1970s, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League.
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Republicans retool crime message for 2024
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Republicans up and down the ballot are working to retool their message on crime going into 2024 after the party found
only limited success with the issue in the midterms.
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Law enforcement center unveiled in Washington D.C. to help prevent another Jan 6
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Local and federal officials on Monday announced the opening of a law enforcement center in downtown Washington that is
designed to better prepare law enforcement for the next public health emergency or Jan. 6-style attack.
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'Far from justice': why are nearly half of US murders going unsolved?
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Over the past four decades, homicide clearance rates – the metric used to determine how many homicides police solve –
have decreased from about 71% in 1980 to an all-time low of about 50% in 2020, according to separate analyses of FBI data by the non-profits the Marshall Project and Murder Accountability Project.
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Citing backlog of 3,800 DNA cases, law enforcement officials push for legislative support
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Law enforcement officials from across Minnesota met in St. Paul on Tuesday to ask for legislative help in clearing a
massive backlog of DNA cases awaiting testing amid increasing violent crime.
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Domestic terrorism related cases increased by more than 350% over 8 years:watchdog
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Domestic terrorism-related cases increased 357% from 2013 to 2021, according to the Government Accountability Office,
which urged the FBI and Department of Homeland Security to do more to combat the issue.
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International Association of Chiefs of Police Officer Safety and
Wellness Symposium Anaheim, CA — March 3-5, 2023 | | |
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Gang Investigators Network 16th Annual Gang
Training Conference Hanover, MD — March 26-29, 2023 | | |
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World Gang Summit Atlanta, Georgia — Mar. 27-29, 2023 | | |
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Annual NAWLEE Conference Houston, Texas— Apr. 11-14 , 2023 | | |
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National Fusion Center Association Annual Training Event Alexandria, Virginia — Apr. 24-27, 2023 | | |
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2023 Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association Annual
Conference & Training Petersburg,Virginia — Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2023 | | |
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