Amendment clarifies that the FBI investigate those fatalities resulting from the`potentially unlawful' use of force. The amendment also allows the Attorney General to request assistance from other federal agencies when assigning personnel and resources to the FBI Theater Investigative Unit. The amendment mandates that the FBI request security assistance from the Secretary of Defense in any case in which the FBI Units need adequate security.

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Amendment Number
837
Description
Amendment clarifies that the FBI investigate those fatalities resulting from the`potentially unlawful' use of force. The amendment also allows the Attorney General to request assistance from other federal agencies when assigning personnel and resources to the FBI Theater Investigative Unit. The amendment mandates that the FBI request security assistance from the Secretary of Defense in any case in which the FBI Units need adequate security.
Purpose
An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-359 to clarify that the FBI investigate those fatalities resulting from the`potentially unlawful' use of force. The amendment also allows the Attorney General to request assistance from other federal agencies when assigning personnel and resources to the FBI Theater Investigative Unit. The amendment mandates that the FBI request security assistance from the Secretary of Defense in any case in which the FBI Units need adequate security.
Congress
110
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 3, 2007
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Conyers amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:42:14
Submitted Date
Oct 3, 2007
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Dec 5, 2020
Amendment 837 — Informed