Crime - 109th Congress
Congressman Bishop Fights for Safe Communities that are Free from Crime and Drugs
Recent Legislative Accomplishments
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DRUGS Fought to Continue Anti-drug Program - Cosponsored H.R. 790 to reauthorize the public and assisted housing drug elimination program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
GUN OWNERSHIP Supported the Right to Bear Arms - Cosponsored the Firearms Corrections and Improvement Act (H.R. 5005). This legislation amends firearms provisions of the federal criminal code to lift restrictions that infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. Bill in committee. Cosponsored the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization and Reform Act of 2006.
Fought to Protect Disaster Victims, Gun Rights - Voted for the Disaster Recovery Personal Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 5013) to restrict federal officials from seizing firearms from law-abiding citizens in the event of an emergency or disaster relief.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fought for Law Enforcement Officers - Cosponsored H.R. 2823, the Police Security Protection Act, which amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain law enforcement or private security officers a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $1,200 for the cost of an armor vest. Protected Rescue Dogs - Cosponsored the Canine Volunteer Protection Act (H.R. 4764) to give dogs used in rescue missions the same protections afforded to animals used in law enforcement. FOUGHT FOR SAFETY OFFICER BENIFITS
Supported Volunteer Firefighters - Cosponsored H.R. 1088 to remove civil liability barriers that discourage the donation of fire equipment to volunteer fire departments. FOUGHT FOR CHILD SAFETY AND WELFARE
Fought to Protect Communities From Sex Offenders - Supported H.R. 2423 to improve the national program to register and monitor sex offenders or individuals who commit crimes against children. FOUGHT FOR SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS Supported Neighborhood Crime Prevention- Cosponsored H.Res. 336 requesting that the president focus attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing.
Recognize Mentors in Our Communities - Supported the Support Goals of National Mentoring Month (H.Res. 660) to express support for the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month, acknowledge the work done by mentors and recognize current mentors while encouraging more adults to volunteer.
SUPPORTED HATE CRIME LEGISLATION Fought Hate Crimes - Fought for H.R. 2662 to provide federal assistance to states and local law enforcement to prosecute hate crimes.
FOUGHT FOR DECENT HOUSING AND HOMEOWNERSHIP Promoted Homeownership - Supported the Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act of 2005 (H.R. 3098). The legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax deduction for mortgage insurance premiums and reduces the amount of such deduction for taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes exceeding $100,000. Supported Low-and Moderate-income Housing - Cosponsored H.R. 1549 to allow home builders and investors a general business tax credit for building or substantially rehabilitating residences for low- and moderate-income individuals in certain areas, including a rural area, an Indian reservation or an area of chronic economic distress. Supported Homeownership - Cosponsored H.Con.Res. 107 supporting the goal of increased homeownership in the United States and recognizing the importance of homeownership programs, fair lending laws and fair housing laws in achieving that goal.
Recent Appropriations Congressman Bishop has Brought to the 2nd District
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