New Crime and Justice Laws

Allows disabled federal first responders to keep their retirement benefits.

Stops companies from silencing victims of sexual assault and harassment.

Helps domestic violence survivors separate their phone lines from shared plans.

Extends the operation of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board.

Makes it easier for scientists to research marijuana and its medical uses.

Creates a FEMA working group to improve disaster planning for animals.

Strengthens rules to stop human trafficking in government contracts.

Requires the FTC to study how to better work with states to fight scams.

Gives job protections to FEMA reservists when they are called to duty for disasters.

Removes the time limit for child sex abuse victims to file civil lawsuits.