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H.R.866: Law Enforcement Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 16, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Law Enforcement Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to allow an exception to the minimum sentencing requirement for a crime of violence while using, carrying, or possessing a firearm for a law enforcement officer who committed the offense during or in relation to the pursuit of an individual whom the officer reasonably believed committed a crime of violence.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Kevin Brady (R-Texas) |