Latest Promises In Crime

Joe Biden
Joe Biden
Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act
Biden signs bill that closes the ‘boyfriend loophole’ | June 30, 2022
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
Direct federal resources to help prevent violence against transgender women
Biden keeps promise to leverage federal focus on transgender issues | January 11, 2022
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
Have mandatory minimum sentences for criminals caught trying to re-enter the United States illegally
Trump does not fulfill pledge for mandatory minimum sentences for criminals re-entering US illegally | July 15, 2020
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Fully fund the COPS program
COPS got full funding once in four years | November 13, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Fully fund the Violence Against Women Act
Significant increases fulfill the promise | April 23, 2010
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Initiate a grant and training program for law enforcement to deter cyber crime
Legislation for grants passed, funded | January 13, 2010
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Push for Matthew Shepard Act, which expands hate crime law to include sexual orientation
Obama signs hate crimes bill | October 28, 2009
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Create new criminal penalties for mortgage fraud
Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act gives new power to prosecute mortgage fraud | October 5, 2009
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Restore funding for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) program
Byrne grants get $2 billion from stimulus | April 3, 2009