Law and Government Legislation regarding 'Criminal justice' in Federal Government

Human-Animal Hybrid Prohibition Act of 2008- Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit and to set penalties for: (1) creating or attempting to create a human-animal hybrid (a being with human and non-human tissue as specified in this Act); (2) transferring or attempting to transfer a human embryo into a non-human womb, or a non-human embryo into a human womb; or (3) transporting or receiving for any purpose a human-animal hybrid.

Supports the goals and ideals of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month.

Recognizes that sarcoidosis has played a prominent yet hidden role in America's workforce history.

Supports research efforts to better understand the links between sarcoidosis and specific occupations where sarcoidosis is disproportionately represented.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and supports the goals and ideals of such Month.

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault.

Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and supports the goals and ideals of such Month.

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the third week of April 2008 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses.

Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.

Honors the life and legacy of Dith Pran: (1) for his commitment to raising awareness about the atrocities that took place under the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia; and (2) by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the world.

Expresses support for the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Expresses support for the designation of April 2008 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Virginia Tech Victims Campus Emergency Response Policy and Notification Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require schools participating in title IV student assistance programs to include current campus policies regarding immediate emergency response and evacuation procedures in their required annual security reports to current and prospective students and staff.

Requires such procedures to include: (1) notifying students and staff within 30 minutes after confirmation that an emergency exists on campus or public property; and (2) testing such procedures annually.

Urges President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority (PA), who is also head of the Fatah Party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles from the Fatah Constitution that call for the destruction of Israel and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution, and label Zionism as racism.

Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act - Requires a government contractor that has reasonable grounds to believe it has violated a criminal law or received a significant overpayment in connection with the award or performance of a covered contract to notify the Office of Inspector General of the awarding executive agency. Defines a covered contract as one for more than $5,000,000 and 120 days' duration.

Requires a contractor to submit such notification within 14 days of becoming aware of the violation or overpayment. Provides for disbarment or suspension for knowingly failing to notify.

States that for purposes of U.S. entry, present and former members of the African National Congress (ANC) shall not be inadmissible based upon: (1) ANC membership or affiliation; or (2) anti-apartheid activities undertaken during the 1948-1990 period of apartheid rule in South Africa.

Exempts the ANC from treatment as a terrorist organization for acts or events occurring on or before the date of enactment of this Act.

Directs the Secretary of State to take all necessary steps to ensure that databases used to determine U.S. admissibility conform to the provisions of this Act.

Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq.

Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded.

Expresses gratitude to the coalition forces and other international supporters for their contribution and sacrifice in the efforts to bring peace to Iraq.

Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance.

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to suspend students' eligibility for assistance under title IV for being convicted of committing controlled substance offenses while in receipt of such assistance only if the convicting courts order such suspension. (Currently, a conviction suffices.)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2008 National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Securing American Families by Educating and Training Youth (SAFETY) Through Nonviolence Act of 2008 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants to state or local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based entities to prevent or alleviate the effects of community violence by educating, mentoring, and counseling youth regarding the principles and application of nonviolence in conflict resolution.

Gives grant priority to applicants that agree to use the funds in communities experiencing an increase in violence, but lacking the resources to address violence prevention.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 27th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2008, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2007.

Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Educaton Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution used in determining Pell Grant eligibility in the case of a student applicant whose parent or guardian died as a result of performing service as a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

Honors school resource officers for their crucial role in keeping our students, teachers, and administrators safe.

Directs the President to transition the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq to the following purposes: (1) conducting limited scope and duration operations against al Qaeda and other international terrorist organizations; (2) providing security for U.S. infrastructure and personnel; (3) training and equipping Iraqi security services and U.S. forces; and (4) redeploying U.S. forces from Iraq. Exempts such activities from the funding and redeployment provisions of this Act.

Directs the President to begin the phased redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq.

Prohibits funds from being obligated or expended to continue the U.S. Armed Forces deployment in Iraq as of 120 days after the enactment of this Act.

Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq.

Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded.

Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance.

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007 [sic]- Authorizes the Attorney General to award a Congressional Badge of Bravery to a federal law enforcement officer who performs an act of bravery while in the line of duty. Sets forth requirements for agencies in nominating a law enforcement officer for a Badge.

Establishes within the Department of Justice: (1) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Board to made recommendations for awarding a Badge; and (2) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Office to assist the Board.

Authorizes Members of Congress or the Attorney General to make the presentations of Badges to law enforcement officers.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the U.S. Coast Guard, with its proud 217 year legacy of maritime law enforcement and border protection, along with the brave men and women whose efforts clearly demonstrate the honor, respect, and devotion to duty that ensure America's parents can sleep soundly knowing the Coast Guard is on patrol. Recognizes the tireless work, dedication, and commitment that allowed the Coast Guard to confiscate over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea in 2007.

Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq.

Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded.

Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates January 2008 as National Stalking Awareness Month.

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through observation of such Month.

National Guardsmen and Reservists Parity for Patriots Act - Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 to back-date to September 11, 2001, the period of active duty or performed active service, in support of a contingency operation or in other emergency situations, for which members of Ready Reserve components of the armed forces shall receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay.

Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. Conveys its gratitude to Jeanne Assam and to the city and county officials, police, fire, sheriff, federal authorities, and emergency medical teams whose quick response saved lives.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1593 (Second Chance Act of 2007: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention or the Second Chance Act of 2007) to revise provisions relating to the federal share of grants under such Act.