CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 23 January 2013

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 January 2013

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E54-55)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 January 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 January 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 28 February 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 23 January 2013 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 January 2013

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 January 2013

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 January 2013

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Sponsors

• Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
• ELIJAH CUMMINGS · D · Sponsor
• FRANK LOBIONDO · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Matt Cartwright · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← School and Campus Safety Enhancements Act of 2013
• related to ← CAMPUS Safety Act of 2013
• related to ← Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013