PLEA Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 10, 2019)
Protect Law Enforcement Armor Act or the PLEA Act
This bill subjects armor-piercing handguns to regulation under federal firearms laws and generally prohibits their manufacture, sale, transfer, and possession. In addition, the bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to promulgate standards for the uniform testing of firearms and ammunition for their ability to penetrate the Body Armor Exemplar. (Body Armor Exemplar refers to body armor that DOJ determines meets minimum standards for the protection of law enforcement officers.)
What just happenedJun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 10, 2019
- Jun 26, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 10, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 10, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 10, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House