Crime & Justice

I have consistently supported efforts to provide local, state, and federal law enforcement with the tools they need to combat crime. To keep our communities safe, we must not only be tough on crime, but also look for ways to address the root causes of illegal behavior. I have led efforts to provide additional resources for youth drop-out prevention programs, drug courts, and rehabilitation and treatment services. I have also constantly fought to uphold the rights enshrined in our Constitution and to protect the civil liberties that are the foundation of our democracy.

News| E-Newsletters| Statements| Legislation| Votes| Grants

Information on this page is current as of June 26, 2008.

Aug 27 Bingaman-Secured Funds to Benefit New Mexico Drug Courts
Jul 22 Bingaman Talks Border Security/Energy with New Mexico Radio Reporters
Jul 21 Bingaman Renews Push to Aid Border Law Enforcement Agencies
Jun 19 Bingaman Secures $755,000 for Law Enforcement & Other Southern N.M. Initiatives
Jun 19 Bingaman Secures $200,000 for McKinley County Anti-Crime Initiative
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Apr 01 Securing the Border
Feb 01 U.S. Senate: Taking Action
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Mar 11 Deaths of Women in Guatemala
Sep 19 U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman Statement on Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Full Listing of Crime and Justice Statements

This Congress Statements | Last Congress Statements

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Apr 25 Native American Methamphetamine Enforcement and Treatment Act of 2006
Jan 24 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Jun 17 Border Law Enforcement Relief Act of 2005
Apr 15 Southwest Border Violence Reduction Act of 2008
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Full Listing of Crime and Justice Legislation

This Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored
Last Congress: Legislation Sponsored | Legislation Cosponsored

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Only a small number of votes are highlighted here. See this listing of votes on the U.S. Senate website for for a full record.

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POLICY THEMES

Explore the larger themes that emerge from the interaction of individual legislative issues. [MORE]

A photo of the dome of the U.S. Capitol. This photo is also a link to the Introduction to the Senate page.

GLOSSARY

Like any field, policy making uses a vocabulary of specific terms. [MORE]

INTRO TO THE SENATE

The Senate is an institution of deliberation and compromise. [MORE]

HOW LAWS ARE MADE

After a senator introduces legislation, it is assigned to the appropriate committee and subcommittee. [MORE]