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Representative Lois Capps's Public Statements on Crime

Full Name: Lois Capps
Office: U.S. House (CA) - District 24, Democratic
First Elected: 03/10/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Widowed; 3 Children: Laura, Todd, Lisa (deceased)
Birth Date: 01/10/1938
Birth Place: Ladysmith, WI
Home City: Santa Barbara, CA
Religion: Lutheran
Date Title Location
June 12, 2013 Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1960, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014; And Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1256, Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act Washington, DC
March 21, 2013 Letter to The United States Department of Justice Advisory Policy Board - Urging Stronger Action to Protect Sikh, Hindu, Arab-American Communities from Hate Crimes Washington, DC
March 18, 2013 Capps Introduces Domestic Violence Survivors Protection Act Washington, DC
Nov. 15, 2012 Doing What is Right for the American People Washington, DC
Sept. 18, 2012 Capps Announces $300,000 in Violence Against Women Act Funding for the Women's Shelter Program of SLO County San Luis Obispo, CA
Sept. 18, 2012 Capps Applauds Justice Department Decision to Preserve Central Coast Law Enforcement Tools and Resources Washington, DC
May 17, 2012 Capps Votes Against Bill Reducing Domestic Violence Protections for Women Washington, DC
May 16, 2012 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 Washington, DC
April 4, 2012 Letter to Chairman Wolf and Ranking Member Fattah Washington, DC
Oct. 13, 2011 Letter to Director Robert S. Mueller Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC
April 29, 2009 Capps Votes In Favor Of Hate Crimes Bill Washington, DC
April 29, 2009 Providing For Consideration Of H.R. 1913, Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Of 2009 Washington, DC
May 3, 2007 Capps Hails Passage Of Long Overdue Hate Crimes Prevention Legislation Washington, DC
Jan. 1, 2012 Issue Position: Women: Equality & Opportunity Unknown
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