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- H.R.3497
H.R.3497: PLEA Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 11, 2015
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Protect Law Enforcement Armor Act or the PLEA Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to: (1) prohibit the manufacture or importation of projectiles that may be used in a handgun and that are determined by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to be capable of penetrating body armor; and (2) require DOJ to promulgate standards for the uniform testing of projectiles against the Body Armor Exemplar (concerning the protection of law enforcement...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| Sept. 11, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Sept. 11, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |