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S.962: Equity in Law Enforcement Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced April 15, 2015
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2015
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Equity in Law Enforcement Act of 2015 Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to: (1) expand the definition of "public service officer," for purposes of provisions concerning public safety officer death benefits, to include a law enforcement officer serving a private institution of higher education in an official capacity, or a rail police officer employed by a rail carrier, who is sworn, licensed, or certified under the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2222-2223)
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| April 15, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-R.I.) |