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- H.R.1574
H.R.1574: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 6, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 8, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
40 (34 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 6, 2019
Bill Summary
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill authorizes the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 8, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| March 6, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 6, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) |