Thursday, April 11, 2013

S.146 - School and Campus Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 has a name we are familiar with, there is no reason to read it.

CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013

Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2013

That brings me to S. 649.

The blog is new from top to bottom as of today, so I think that is a good place to stop for now.

I'll cover S.649 tomorrow morning.
H.R.955 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 was incorporated into the Senate Bill S. 443.

H.R. 359

H.R.359 - Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2013 (click here)

This is a bill sponsored by Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott. It is co-sponsored by Representative Frank R. Wolf, Elijah E. Cummings and Frank A. LoBiondo. It is related to three other bills already listed. There are no new related bills.

It was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2013 and then referred to committee, It was referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations on February 28, 2013.

It has no amendments, but, it has another title:

CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013
Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2013


There is a summary and is the House Bill as the CAMPUS act which I already read, but, this is a fairly short read, so I'll take a look at it.

Shown Here:

Introduced in House (01/23/2013)

Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2013 or the CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to establish and operate, within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, a National Center for Campus Public Safety.

Tasks the Center with strengthening the safety and security of institutions of higher education (IHEs) by: (1) training IHE public safety personnel and their collaborative partners; (2) fostering relevant research; (3) collecting and disseminating information and best practices regarding campus safety; (4) developing protocols and best practices to prevent, protect against, and respond to dangerous and violent situations that threaten the campus community; and (5) promoting cooperation among public safety and emergency management personnel of IHEs and their collaborative partners, including law enforcement, emergency management, and mental health agencies.

Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to IHEs and other nonprofit organizations for activities that will assist the Center in performing its functions.

The reason this is the House equivalent of the CAMPUS bill in the Senate is because the CAMPUS bill incorporates Homeland Security as a collaborative agency. This bill is at the Homeland Security subcommittee. The Senate bill recognizes the focus of the authority of this bill.

This House bill is very specific where the authority lies in the Justice Department.

``(a) Authority To Establish and Operate Center.--
``(1) In general.--The Attorney General is authorized to establish and operate, within the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, a National Center for Campus Public Safety (referred to in this section as the `Center').

The wording is the same. The Senate bill is more expansive and elaborative than the House bill, but, the words are the same where the 'backbone' to the bill built.

It is a good bill and has exactly the same focus at the Senate CAMPUS bill.

Is there any wonder why Senator Patrick Leahy has been in the USA Senate for so long.

That should be a lesson to those with similar aspirations. 
On the other hand, MINORITY Leader McConnell seeks to empower criminality in our country. He would rather not contend with trafficking and instead be an NRA puppet. He bargains away lives for profit. He is a despicable man that uses power for his own purposes. A political career is an ambition; a personal ambition. There is nothing moral about Senator McConnell's conduct within the USA Senate.
I left off here:
``(3) attempt or conspire to commit the conduct described in paragraph (1) or (2).
Oh, one other thing, straw purchasers are traffickers. They are performing a SERVICE to commit a crime.
Ms. Lanza was a trafficker for her son. She was a straw purchaser. While she may or many not have known about his plans (I think the police stated there was documentation found in the house.) She acted to purchase weapons he himself could not obtain. That is trafficking. She provided Adam with many weapons, too.
S. 443 (click here)
And just because a bill or law is not POPULAR does not mean it is not necessary, correct or needed. Senator Patrick Leahy is all to correct in his legislative abilities. It may not have the stamp of approval of the NRA, but, then what does that tell you about those that seek it.
``(2) If a violation of subsection (a) is committed by a person in concert with 5 or more other persons with respect to whom such person occupies a position of organizer, leader, supervisor, or manager, the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than 25 years.
Still within the definition of trafficking, if your boss tells you to purchase a supply of weapons for his henchmen; don't do it. That is good advise and it is free.
``Sec. 934. Forfeiture and fines
``(a)(1) Any person convicted of a violation of section 932 or 933 shall forfeit to the United States, irrespective of any provision of State law--
``(A) any property constituting, or derived from, any proceeds the person obtained, directly or indirectly, as the result of such violation; and
``(B) any of the person's property used, or intended to be used, in any manner or part, to commit, or to facilitate the commission of, such violation.
All of this is nothing new. It is established law. It is why the POLICE RAID brings things back to the station as evidence. It is why judges rule on fines and liability of property. Nothing radical.
    (b) Title III Authorization.--Section 2516(1)(n) of title 18, 
United States Code, is amended by striking ``and 924(n)'' and inserting 
``, 924, 932, or 933''.
    (c) Racketeering Amendment.--...
    (d) Money Laundering Amendment.--....
    (e) Directive to Sentencing Commission.--...
    (f) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--...
``932. Straw purchasing of firearms.
``933. Trafficking in firearms.
``934. Forfeiture and fines.''
The 932, 933 and 934 referred to in the law are the ones above. Now, if you are sincerely interested in reading the language of this section, then I am not the one to read it to you; a lawyer is. See, I don't find it threatening or the least bit interesting.
SEC. 4. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 922(D).
Section 922(d) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
(10) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition to a person described in any of paragraphs (1) through (9); or
``(11) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense or to export the firearm or ammunition in violation of law.
Now the section below is really very interesting and speaks to the confidence the USA has in licensed individuals to carry out lawful activities surrounding guns.
This subsection shall not apply with respect to the sale or disposition 
of a firearm or ammunition to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector who pursuant to subsection (b) of section 925 is not precluded from dealing in firearms or ammunition, or to a person who has been granted relief from disabilities pursuant to subsection (c) of section 925.''.
The original law is below.
§ 925 - Exceptions: Relief from disabilities (click here)...shall not apply with respect to the transportation, shipment, receipt, possession, or importation of any firearm or ammunition imported for, sold or shipped to, or issued for the use of, the United States or any department or agency thereof or any State or any department, agency, or political subdivision thereof.
(2) The provisions of this chapter, except for provisions relating to firearms subject to the prohibitions of section 922 (p), shall not apply with respect to
(A) the shipment or receipt of firearms or ammunition when sold or issued by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to section 4308 of title 10 before the repeal of such section by section 1624(a) of the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety Act, and...
Get the picture on this one? It is about allowing government to function to carry out duties in relation to national security. If the USA government is trafficking weapons to criminals then we have far more to worry about then we can possibly imagine.
This section below is a really good section. It is where the bad guys with a gun don't get away with it.
SEC. 6. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 924(H).
Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following:
``(h)(1) Whoever knowingly receives or transfers a firearm or ammunition, or attempts or conspires to do so, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that such firearm or ammunition will be used to commit a crime of violence (as defined in subsection (c)(3)), a drug trafficking crime (as defined in subsection (c)(2)), or a crime under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act (21 U.S.C. 1901 et seq.),or section 212(a)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2)(C)) shall be imprisoned not more than 25 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both.``
(2) No term of imprisonment imposed on a person under this subsection shall run concurrently with any term of imprisonment imposed on the person under section 932.''.
Do you think maybe criminals KNOW they are committing a crime? Do you think they PLAN to commit a crime? I do. I think most everyone involved with such serious and heinous crimes know exactly what they are doing.
SEC. 7. AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 924(K).
Section 924 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (k) and inserting the following:
``(k)(1) A person who, with intent to engage in or to promote conduct that--
This law gets better and better with every section I read. CORRUPTION. There is nothing like standing at a distance from the crime and promote the conduct of others to commit it. It is the basis of corruption, racketeering and creates 'the image' of being above the law.
If I were a young person in a depressed section of a city and susceptible to believing I would fail like my uncle before me at any profession or job tried, I would be accepting of crime as a potential for economic rewards. Now, if I were working for a person able to remain above the legal fray of trafficking I would seek to be that person or have a network of crime myself. That ICON of crime has to be dismantled to prevent promotion of conduct leading to crime.
Now, to most people seeking to end crime, namely Middle America, all this is non-threatening. The more the noose is tightened around the criminal the more we like it. But, to those seeking approval of CRIMINALITY as a method of accepting campaign contributions, this is down right threatening language.
So, what kind of legislators doe we want in office, those with ability to END THE CRIME or those unwilling to admit these measures are even necessary?
``(B) would constitute a crime of violence (as defined in subsection (c)(3)) for which the person may be prosecuted in a court of the United States, if the conduct had occurred within the United States, smuggles or knowingly takes out of the United States, a firearm or ammunition, or attempts or conspires to do so, shall be imprisoned not more than 15 years, fined under this title, or both.''
This bill includes the trafficker an ELEMENT of the resultant violence. The bill seeks to END the chain of custody in the right place. The chain of custody of the weapon began with the trafficker.
Now, if you consider Ms. Lanza a trafficker, as I do, if she were still alive would she not have to face the crimes of empowering her son right out of her home?
That is the last paragraph of this bill. I love it. It has incredible merit. I love reading bills and law written for the purpose they are intended by seasoned legislators unafraid of political backlash by organizations that believe criminality is an appropriate ELEMENT in our society.

S. 443

Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 (click here)
The summary is not written yet. There is one major action to introduce the bill, but, it hasn't gone to committee. Actually it has gone to committee on March 4, 2013.
03/04/2013  Introduced in Senate
This was authored by Senator Patrick Leahy and it has eight co-sponsors.
Senator Susan M. Collins, Senator Richard Durbin, Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Senator Mark Steven Kirk, Senator Angus S. King, Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Al Franken.
This bill is related to three other bills which were already cited. There are no new related bills.
This is a bipartisan bill.
S. 443 To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 4, 2013
Mr. Leahy (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Blumenthal, and Mr. King) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013''.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
Sec. 3. Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard anti-straw purchasing and firearms trafficking amendments.
Sec. 4. Amendments to section 922(d).
Sec. 5. Amendments to section 924(a).
Sec. 6. Amendments to section 924(h).
Sec. 7. Amendments to section 924(k).
I am fairly sure I know why S. 54 was vacated. This bill incorporates other bills into it's framework. H.R. 955 is a House Bill. It is listed here as Section 3. Once this bill passes the Senate it will automatically call up H.R. 955 as approved and ready for a vote in the House. This bill streamlines the legislation dearly needed in the country.
SEC. 3. HADIYA PENDLETON AND NYASIA PRYEAR-YARD ANTI-STRAW PURCHASING AND FIREARMS TRAFFICKING AMENDMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 932. Straw purchasing of firearms
A bill after my own heart. Chapter 44 of title 18 is entitled Firearms. It gets right down to it.
-Chapter 44 of title 18 (click here)
(a) For purposes of this section--
``(1) the term `crime of violence' has the meaning given that term in section 924(c)(3);
18 USC § 924 - Penalties (click here)
(c)(3) For purposes of this subsection the term “crime of violence” means an offense that is a felony and—`'
(2) the term `drug trafficking crime' has the meaning given that term in section 924(c)(2); and
(2) For purposes of this subsection, the term “drug trafficking crime” means any felony punishable under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act (21 U.S.C. 951 et seq.), or chapter 705 of title 46.``
(3) the term `purchases' includes the receipt of any firearm by a person who does not own the firearm--``
(A) by way of pledge or pawn as security for the payment or repayment of money; or`
(B) on consignment.
(3) and (A) and (B) is new language
``(b) It shall be unlawful for any person (other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed collector, or licensed dealer) to knowingly purchase, or attempt or conspire to purchase, any firearm in or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce--
This is all new law.
``(A) is under indictment for, or has been convicted in any court of, a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year;
``(B) is a fugitive from justice;
``(C) is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802));
Drug Cartels and any dealer anywhere in the USA. I am a happy camper. I want to see the NRA oppose this one.
``(D) has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution;
``(E) is an alien who--
``(i) is illegally or unlawfully in the United States; or
(ii) except as provided in section 922(y)(2), has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa (as that term is defined in section 101(a)(26) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(26));
So much for anchor babies. This beats that.
``(F) has been discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions;
``(G) having been a citizen of the United States, has renounced his or her citizenship;
Lee Harvey Oswald
``(H) is subject to a court order that restrains such person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner of such person or child of such intimate partner or person, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner is reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child, except that this subparagraph shall only apply to a court order that--
(H) deals with violence against women AND children
(i) was issued after a hearing of which such person received actual notice, and at which such person had the opportunity to participate; and
``(ii)
(I) includes a finding that such person represents a credible threat to the physical safety of such intimate partner or child; or
``(II) by its terms explicitly prohibits the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against such intimate partner or child that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury;
``(I) has been convicted in any court of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence;
``(J) intends to--
(i) use, carry, possess, or sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime; or
``(ii) export the firearm or ammunition in violation of law;
``(K) who does not reside in any State; or
``(L) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition to a person described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (K).
``(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), any person who violatesm subsection (b) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both.
It is good law. Nothing wrong with any of it.
``(2) If a violation of subsection (b) is committed knowing or with reasonable cause to believe that any firearm involved will be used to commit a crime of violence, the person shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of not more than 25 years.
``(d) Subsection (b)(1) shall not apply to any firearm that is lawfully purchased by a person--
(d) simply returns the definition previously established in the new law. This provision makes sure there are dealers bringing weapons into the country for lawful sale and not prohibited by the law. It clarifies the economy both purchaser and dealer exist within. It is good policy and practice. It also preserve the economy surrounding guns. The country has a right to regulate what comes into it's borders, be it immigrants or products. This is strong established law.
(b)(1) from a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed collector, or licensed dealer for, on behalf of, or at the request or demand of any other person, known or unknown;
The law makes clear 'intent' to distribute firearms for illegal purposes. That is what trafficking is. If a dealer is selling to people believed to be involved with crime and/or attempted murder, that is trafficking. Ms. Lanza, the gunman's mother, was trafficking weapons to her son. He was not able to purchase them himself, but, yet she was more than willing to purchase weapons and give them to him. That is a trafficker.
``Sec. 933. Trafficking in firearms
``(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to--
``(1) ship, transport, transfer, cause to be transported, or otherwise dispose of 2 or more firearms to another person in or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce, if the transferor knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the use, carrying, or possession of a firearm by the transferee would be in violation of, or would result in a violation of, any Federal law punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding 1 year;
What good are background checks to be sure guns don't fall into the hands of dangerous people if it can't be enforced? Ms. Lanza was circumventing the law for her own reasons. I am sure somewhere along the way she stated she was making a gift of the gun to her son. But, at no time was anyone allowed to question that and even advise her it was illegal to do so if her son could not obtain them legally himself.
I suppose lawyers will seek to define someone like Ms. Lanza outside that parameter, but, in fact she was not. She was allowing a person indulged in violent video games to have these weapons. That is trafficking. Like it or not.
She spent a lot of money to provide guns to a son challenged with his own problems while isolating himself in a world laced with violence. She had to know at some level she was at least worried about what she was providing to him. She is dead because of it. Adam Lanza did not wake up that morning and decide he was going to kill. There had to be indications it was going to happen, yet she was continuing to empower him. She was trafficking guns.
S 649 wants to allow Ms. Lanza the luxury of doing that all over again. It is not appropriate or even civil to decide she was right to carry out trafficking to a son too disturbed to have them.
What is to prevent a violent gang member from intimidating his sister to purchase weapons for the use of his gang? That is trafficking. She needs to seek the help of police to never carry out a violation of federal law.
Somewhere along the path to success for gun violence there has to be intervention to stop it. If family is allowed to pass on guns to relatives, neighbors or friends with impunity, this will never stop.
People have to know that if they are passing on guns to others that will engage in dangerous behavior it is called trafficking. They have to face up to the fact not everyone they know are good, decent, competent and law abiding citizens. It has to exist somewhere. So, if people know and understand they are acting against the best interest of others, they will be punished.
``(2) receive from another person 2 or more firearms in or otherwise affecting interstate or foreign commerce, if the recipient knows or has reasonable cause to believe that such receipt would be in violation of, or would result in a violation of, any Federal law punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding 1 year; or
``(3) attempt or conspire to commit the conduct described in paragraph (1) or (2).
It is very clear language. INTENT matters in laws that exist today. This is not a new or strange concept. The FBI arrests and changes suspected terrorists in sting operations that are conducted for exactly that purpose. "...attempt to conspire..." Why would civilian acts such as these be any different?
There are drug cartels in Mexico and throughout Latin America seeking to overthrow the sovereign government, yet there are straw purchasers willing to carry out 'weapon attainment' for these purposes. That is not trafficking?
I have to run an errand, I'll be back.

S. 54

"Stop Illegal Practices in Firearms Act of 2013" (click here)

There is a summary on this bill.

There are three major actions on this bill. I believe S. 54 has been vacated to establish a different writing of it. That is not unusual. I'll start with the newly written bill which followed this.

04/05/2013By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 03/23/2013. Report No. 113-9. Additional and Minority views filed.
03/11/2013Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
01/22/2013Introduced in Senate

Shown Here:
Introduced in Senate (01/22/2013)

Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person (other than a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer) from knowingly purchasing a firearm for, on behalf of, or with intent to transfer it to, any other person, or attempting or conspiring to do so, if that firearm has moved in or otherwise affected interstate or foreign commerce. Includes the receipt of a firearm from pawn or on consignment as a "purchase." Sets forth exceptions for certain bona fide gifts and for certain bona fide winners of an organized raffle, contest, or auction.
Prescribes fines and subjects property derived from or used to commit such offense to forfeiture. Applies an enhanced penalty for any such violation committed knowing or with reasonable cause to believe that a firearm involved will be used to commit a crime of violence. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to review and amend its guidelines and policy statements to ensure that persons convicted of offenses applicable to straw purchases of firearms are subject to increased penalties.
Includes such a firearms trafficking offense within the definition of: (1) "racketeering activity," and (2) "specified unlawful activity" for purposes of money laundering violations.
Requires information concerning the identity, age, place of residence, and citizenship or immigration status of a person to be considered material to the lawfulness of the sale or other disposition of a firearm or ammunition.
Prohibits the sale of a firearm or ammunition knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that the purchaser: (1) is prohibited by state or local law from possessing, receiving, selling, shipping, transporting, transferring, or otherwise disposing of the firearm or ammunition; (2) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition to a person in the category of individuals excluded from firearm possession; or (3) intends to sell or otherwise dispose of the firearm or ammunition in furtherance of a crime of violence or drug trafficking offense, or to export it in violation of law.
Sets forth penalties for: (1) receiving or transferring a firearm or ammunition, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe that it will be used to commit a crime of violence, a drug trafficking crime, or other specified crimes; and (2) smuggling or knowingly bringing into or taking out of the United States a firearm or ammunition with intent to engage in or promote conduct that is (or that would be, if committed in the United States) punishable under the Controlled Substances Act, the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act, or maritime drug law enforcement provisions or that constitutes (or would constitute) a crime of violence.

"Best Practices"

This is relatively new verbiage in Washington, DC. It is peer review process that implements current practices established through research and development and 'trial application' proven to work. There is no experimental element to Best Practices. The research and development to these practices happens independently and does not effect day to day function of security no matter the venue. Setting research and development aside from established Best Practices reduces any risk to the security of those protected.

S. 433 - CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013 was introduced by Senator Mark Warner

The Summary to the bill is not yet included here. There is one major action of being introduced to the Senate and is currently in committee. It is related to two other bills already listed in the previous entry. There are no additional bills relating to this bill. There is one co-sponsor to date Senator Mark Kirk which makes this a bi-partisan bill. It has two titles listed below.

Short Titles as Introduced:


CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013

Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2013

Introduced in Senate (02/27/2013)

S. 433

To establish and operate a National Center for Campus Public Safety.

I hope this is similar to initiatives we have witnessed on some campuses in the USA whereby guns have to be checked when entering campus at a center where campus law enforcement maintains them under lock and key. I don't know that, but, it seems to be a reasonable and prudent thing to do. I believe it was the University of Maine which practices this safety measure already.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

February 28, 2013

Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Kirk) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``Center to Advance, Monitor, and Preserve University Security Safety Act of 2013'' or the ``CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013''.

Those are self explanatory.

SEC. 2. NATIONAL CENTER FOR CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY.


There are two previous laws cited in this bill. The Omnibus Crime ... is about public safety and Section 3751 is about the Justice Department. The first basically writes the law and the second empowers the law.

PART E - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

Sec. 501. The Administration is authorized, after appropriate,consultation with representatives of States and units of general local government, to establish such rules, regulations, and procedures as are necessary to the exercise of its functions, and are consistent with the stated purpose of this title.

As a side note, these laws appear and are to be published in The Federal Register (click here). There is a distinction between Public and Private in the definition of words. The people opposing the new proposed laws want to make a distinction between public and private as if there is something strange happening with the new gun legislation. That is not the case. Just because a 'Private' designation is provided to a law or bill doesn't mean there is any constitutional infraction. Those opposing moving forward on these bills are using deception in their debate. Deception intended to intimidate and anger the public. So, let's get at least that straight.

Government has the right to pass laws that effect the 'private' realm of our society and country. It is a constitutional right. Much of what is being discussed in these bills will impact the 'private realm' of our nation. It will not impose restrictions on LIBERTY or FREEDOM, but, it make sure that RIGHT and PRIVILEGE will not endanger the lives of others. That is constitutional and an OBLIGATION of any elected official.

PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAWS (click here)
Public and private laws are also known as slip laws. A slip law is an official publication of the law and is competent evidence admissible in all state and Federal courts and tribunals of the United States. Public laws affect society as a whole, while private laws affect an individual, family, or small group....

Below are additions to the law entitled The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. This law, by the way, was first conceptualized after the death of President Kennedy. It is the law that mandates Miranda Rights among other things. It is tried and true law and proven to be constitutional sometimes to the disdain of police and prosecutors alike. I think it also expanded the rules for the FBI in conducting wire tapping.

Previous to The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 there was no control over sales and possession of guns in the USA.

I've included a link above for the Federal Register. The government at any level is required to publish legislative acts being taken that will effect citizens' lives. The Federal Register has the unique status of being CURRENT as well as HISTORICAL documentation of any and all legislation proposed by the federal government. It is an excellent library source and found at The Library of Congress.


(a) GRANTS AUTHORIZED.—

(1) IN GENERAL.—From amounts made available to carry out this subpart, the Attorney General may, in accordance with the formula established under section 505, make grants to States and units of local government, for use by the State or unit of local government to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following programs:

(A) Law enforcement programs.
(B) Prosecution and court programs.
(C) Prevention and education programs.
(D) Corrections and community corrections programs.
(E) Drug treatment and enforcement programs.
(F) Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
(G) Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

The first provision ADDS language to include the new "National Center for Campus Public Safety."

This adds a new subsection to the existing law providing for
(A) in subsection (a)(1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by inserting ``or purposes'' after ``one or more of the following programs''; and

ii) by adding at the end the following

(H) Making subawards to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations to assist the National Center for Campus Public Safety in carrying out the functions of the Center required under section 509(b).'';

and

(B) in subsection (b)--

(b) CONTRACTS AND SUBAWARDS.—A State or unit of local government may, in using a grant under this subpart for purposes authorized by subsection 
(a), use all or a portion of that grant to contract with or make one or more subawards to one or more—

(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or'' at the end;

(1) neighborhood or community-based organizations that are private and nonprofit; or

(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; 

(2) units of local government.

and

(iii) by adding at the end the following:

This is a new provision so the language is simply being added.

(3) institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations, for purposes of carrying out section 509.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:

The current law ends with Sec. 508. This is an entirely new section of the law. This section provides the understandings of the language to facilitate the "National Center for Campus Public Safety."

``SEC. 509. NATIONAL CENTER FOR CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY.

It defines High Education through 'standard legal language' already in existence. It assigns the Center to the US Attorney General for enforcement and clarification. The Center is to provide education and training and to work in collaboration with other partners including the campus mental health facility, be it on or off campus.

It focuses on best practices. It provides for collaboration with Homeland Security to ensure current best practices.

The Center is to foster research. The collaboration does not end with Homeland Security. There can be collaborative efforts with states, local governments and their law enforcement agencies to be sure there is continuity across the spectrum of best practices.

There can be collaboration with the Secretary of Education to be sure best practices include a strong educational basis. Tribal governments are included in all these focus.

``(5) promote the development and dissemination of effective behavioral threat assessment and management models to prevent campus violence;
Section (5) more or less deals with the failure of intervention with Jared Lee Loughner. He was identified as a risk by educators, yet there was no effective way of intervening. This closes that gap. Recalling also Virginia Tech. There security problems with guns on campus created a devastating circumstance destroying lives both dead and survivors including other students on campus that were traumatized by the event.

``(d) Coordination With Available Resources.--In establishing the Center, the Attorney General shall--

This is an 'efficiency' provision. In other words, DON'T WASTE ANY FUNDING ON DUPLICITY. Find dynamics within the government that can be enhanced without establishing more bureaucracy.

``(2) ensure coordination with campus public safety resources within the Department of Homeland Security, including within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Department of Education; and

I love this one. If one recalls after major disasters since Katrina there were huge impacts on the ability to educate students. Along with that insult was the ability to re-establish security. This provision provides funding from FEMA to the Center to repair areas needed to carry out the security of campuses. I think this is good. It prioritizes security in regard to quality and timely education. I like it a lot.

``(3) coordinate within the Department of Justice and existing grant programs to ensure against duplication with the program authorized by this section.
``(e) Reporting and Accountability.--At the end of each fiscal year, the Attorney General shall--

Here again language is explicit in regard to efficiency and there is to be oversight with reporting and accountability. It is a good bill.
SEC. 3. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall preclude public elementary and secondary schools or their larger governing agencies from receiving the informational and training benefits of the National Center for Campus Public Safety authorized under section 509 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by this Act.

Section 3 is about perfection. It seeks to bring best practices to all levels of education without the necessity of still yet more legislation. It closes the gap across educational standards from K through university. Probably Pre-k, too. Our youngest will receive the protections of best practices across all spectrum of this law.

I like this bill. I like it a lot. It closes in on the dysfunction within our society left unaddressed by previous legislation.

That is the end of Bill S. 433.