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- H.R.324
H.R.324: To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers of the Department of Defense with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Jan. 19, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 24, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (15 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Directs the Secretary of Defense to authorize a Department of Defense (DOD) law enforcement officer to: (1) execute and serve a warrant or other process; (2) make an arrest without a warrant for any offense committed in the presence of the officer, or for any felony if the officer has probable cause to believe that the person arrested has committed or is committing the felony; and (3) carry firearms.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 19, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |