US HB866 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 24-0)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-03-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Law Enforcement Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to allow an exception to the minimum sentencing requirement for a crime of violence while using, carrying, or possessing a firearm for a law enforcement officer who committed the offense during or in relation to the pursuit of an individual whom the officer reasonably believed committed a crime of violence.
Title
Law Enforcement Protection Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Rodney Alexander [R-LA] | Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX] | Rep. Brian Bilbray [R-CA] | Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX] |
| Rep. Paul Broun [R-GA] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. John Culberson [R-TX] | Rep. Randy Forbes [R-VA] |
| Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ] | Rep. Phil Gingrey [R-GA] | Rep. Louie Gohmert [R-TX] | Rep. Gregg Harper [R-MS] |
| Rep. Wally Herger [R-CA] | Rep. Sam Johnson [R-TX] | Rep. Jack Kingston [R-GA] | Rep. John Kline [R-MN] |
| Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH] | Rep. John Linder [R-GA] | Rep. Daniel Lungren [R-CA] | Rep. Kenny Marchant [R-TX] |
| Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX] | Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] | Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA] | Rep. Zach Wamp [R-TN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | |
| 2009-02-04 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/866/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr866/BILLS-111hr866ih.pdf |
