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The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, commonly referred to as the 1994 Crime Bill, or the Clinton Crime Bill, is an Act of Congress dealing with crime and law enforcement; it became law in 1994. It is the largest crime bill in the history of the United States and consisted of 356 pages that provided for 100,000 new police ...
- An Act to Control and Prevent Crime
- the 103rd United States Congress
- 1994 Crime Bill
Oct 26, 1993 · This bill, also known as the 1994 crime bill, was enacted by Congress and signed by President Clinton in 1994. It aimed to reduce violent crime and improve law enforcement by providing funding for various programs and initiatives.
Apr 14, 2016 · The crime bill, passed in 1994, funded more police and community programs to reduce crime, but also increased incarceration and prison spending. Learn how the bill affected crime and mass incarceration, and what the candidates propose to change it.
Jun 20, 2019 · The 1994 crime law, authored by Joe Biden and signed by Bill Clinton, aimed to reverse rising crime but also increased incarceration and police funding. The law had mixed provisions, including the Violence Against Women Act and the assault weapons ban, but also faced criticism from progressives and reformers.
Sep 9, 2019 · The 1994 crime bill was a major federal law that aimed to combat crime and violence, but also contributed to mass incarceration. Learn how it shaped the criminal justice system and what proposals are trying to undo its damage.
Jun 4, 2019 · The 1994 federal crime bill created tough new criminal sentences and incentivized states to build more prisons. It also shaped Democratic Party politics for years to come, encouraging more punitive policies and practices on crime issues.
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Jul 12, 2019 · Former Vice President Joe Biden defended his support for a controversial crime bill that increased federal crimes subject to the death penalty and enabled juveniles to be tried as adults. The bill was aimed at reducing violent crime, which had been rising, but experts say it was not the main factor in the crime decline.
