US HB5344 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on July 31 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 31 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Responsible Body Armor Possession Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor, except: (1) by or under the authority of the United States or any state or political subdivision, or (2) enhanced body armor that was lawfully possessed before the effective date of this Act. Defines "enhanced body armor" to mean body armor, including a helmet or shield, the ballistic resistance of which meets or exceeds the ballistic performance of Type III armor, determined using National Institute of Justice Standard-0101.06.
Title
Responsible Body Armor Possession Act
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] | Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL] | Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-09-26 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. |
2014-07-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5344/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr5344/BILLS-113hr5344ih.pdf |