Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is a major U.S. federal crime bill that expanded law enforcement powers, increased penalties, funded prisons and police, and introduced measures such as the federal assault weapons ban and the Violence Against Women Act.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Context triple: [Special Litigation Section, legalAuthority, Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994]
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Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act is a U.S. federal law that established background checks and waiting periods for firearm purchases from licensed dealers to help prevent gun violence.
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Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986
The Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 is a U.S. federal law that overhauled and strengthened security standards and counterterrorism measures for American diplomatic missions and personnel worldwide.
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Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that expanded the war on drugs by increasing penalties, funding enforcement and treatment programs, and establishing a coordinated national drug control strategy.
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Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 is a major U.S. federal law that significantly escalated the War on Drugs by establishing mandatory minimum sentences and harsher penalties for drug offenses, particularly involving crack cocaine.
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E.
Criminal Justice Act of 1964
The Criminal Justice Act of 1964 is a landmark U.S. federal law that established and funded a nationwide system for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Target entity description: The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is a major U.S. federal crime bill that expanded law enforcement powers, increased penalties, funded prisons and police, and introduced measures such as the federal assault weapons ban and the Violence Against Women Act.
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A.
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act is a U.S. federal law that established background checks and waiting periods for firearm purchases from licensed dealers to help prevent gun violence.
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B.
Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986
The Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 is a U.S. federal law that overhauled and strengthened security standards and counterterrorism measures for American diplomatic missions and personnel worldwide.
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C.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that expanded the war on drugs by increasing penalties, funding enforcement and treatment programs, and establishing a coordinated national drug control strategy.
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D.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 is a major U.S. federal law that significantly escalated the War on Drugs by establishing mandatory minimum sentences and harsher penalties for drug offenses, particularly involving crack cocaine.
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E.
Criminal Justice Act of 1964
The Criminal Justice Act of 1964 is a landmark U.S. federal law that established and funded a nationwide system for providing legal representation to indigent defendants in federal criminal cases.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
United States federal statute
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crime bill ⓘ |
| aimedAt |
expanding law enforcement capacity
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increasing criminal penalties ⓘ reducing violent crime ⓘ supporting victims of domestic violence ⓘ |
| assaultWeaponsBanDuration | 1994-09-13 to 2004-09-13 ⓘ |
| chamberInvolved |
United States House of Representatives
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United States Senate ⓘ |
| containsProvision |
Community Oriented Policing Services program
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DNA identification system funding ⓘ Federal Assault Weapons Ban ⓘ Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 ⓘ
surface form:
Violence Against Women Act
ban on certain inmate amenities ⓘ ban on certain juvenile handgun possession ⓘ battered women’s shelters funding ⓘ boot camp prisons funding ⓘ crime prevention programs for youth ⓘ crime prevention through social programs ⓘ drug courts funding ⓘ expanded federal death penalty ⓘ funding for 100,000 new police officers ⓘ gang-related criminal provisions ⓘ grants to states for law enforcement technology ⓘ hate crime provisions ⓘ immigration-related criminal provisions ⓘ prison construction grants ⓘ restraining order firearm prohibition (VAWA-related) ⓘ sex offender registration requirements ⓘ stalking and domestic violence federal offenses ⓘ three-strikes mandatory life sentence ⓘ truth-in-sentencing incentives ⓘ victim compensation and assistance programs ⓘ violence prevention programs ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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United States
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| enactedDuringCongress | 103rd United States Congress ⓘ |
| fundingAuthorizationAmount | approximately $30 billion ⓘ |
| hasCriticism |
contributed to mass incarceration in the United States
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disproportionate impact on Black and Latino communities ⓘ |
| hasSupportFrom | many law enforcement organizations ⓘ |
| legalCitation | 108 Stat. 1796 ⓘ |
| legislativeBody | United States Congress ⓘ |
| publicLawNumber | Public Law 103-322 ⓘ |
| shortName |
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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surface form:
1994 Crime Bill
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 self-linksurface differs ⓘ
surface form:
Crime Bill of 1994
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| signedBy | Bill Clinton ⓘ |
| signingDate | 1994-09-13 ⓘ |
| titleOfAct | Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 self-link ⓘ |
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Subject: Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Description of subject: The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 is a major U.S. federal crime bill that expanded law enforcement powers, increased penalties, funded prisons and police, and introduced measures such as the federal assault weapons ban and the Violence Against Women Act.
Referenced by (12)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Special Litigation Section
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legalAuthority
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Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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this entity surface form:
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
this entity surface form:
Violence Against Women Act
this entity surface form:
Violence Against Women Act of 1994
this entity surface form:
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act
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Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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shortName
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Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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this entity surface form:
1994 Crime Bill
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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shortName
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Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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this entity surface form:
Crime Bill of 1994
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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titleOfAct
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Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
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