A bill to amend title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize programs for the provision of escort services to the elderly in high crime areas.

Summary

Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require that comprehensive State law enforcement plans submitted thereunder include, where appropriate, police escort programs for elderly residents of high crime areas. Directs the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to conduct a study to determine the effect of denying release to persons convicted of violent crimes against the elderly and of prosecuting juveniles committing crimes against the elderly as adult.

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Timeline

1. 27 July 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 July 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 July 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 July 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. O'Brien, George M. [R-IL-17] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Flood, Daniel J. [D-PA-11] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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