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- H.R.1428
H.R.1428: American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 8, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 17, 2017
- Engrossed in House - May 16, 2017
- Introduced in House - March 8, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include as an allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program prioritizing the hiring and training of veterans as career law enforcement officers.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 17, 2017 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4210) |
| May 16, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1428.
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| May 16, 2017 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4210-4211)
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| May 16, 2017 |
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| March 8, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 8, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Will Hurd (R-Texas) |