POLICE Act of 2017
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 19, 2017)
Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2017 or the POLICE Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the restriction on possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a federal facility.
Specifically, the prohibition does not apply to the lawful carrying of agency-issued firearms and dangerous weapons by a uniformed law enforcement officer in certain publicly accessible federal facilities.
What just happenedMay 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 19, 2017
- May 17, 2018Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Judiciary Committee - May 17, 2018Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Judiciary Committee - May 15, 2018Committee
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 23, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 19, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 19, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 19, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House