H.R.350: Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights Act of 1997

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Jan. 7, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 1997

Bill Cosponsors

79 (51 Democrats, 29 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights Act of 1997 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that, except when on duty or acting in an official capacity, no law enforcement officer (officer) shall be prohibited from engaging in political activity or be denied the right to refrain from engaging in such activity. Sets forth minimum standards that apply when an officer is under investigation that could lead to...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jan. 7, 1997

Introduced in the House by Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

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