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S.1448: Equity in Law Enforcement Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 22, 2007
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Equity in Law Enforcement Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include within the definition of "public safety officer" certain law enforcement officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers (thus qualifying such officers for line-of-duty death and disability benefits). Qualifies such officers for law enforcement armor vest grant programs and for state and local law enforcement...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 22, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-R.I.) |