Bill113th Congress

S. 698

Line of Duty Act of 2013

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Introduced
Apr 10, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest Action
Apr 10, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Republican·TX
Bioguide ID: C001056
First Name: John
Last Name: Cornyn
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Cosponsors
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Committees
2
Actions
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Amendments
1
Related Bills
19
Subjects
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Summaries
3
Titles
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Bill Details

Update Date
Mar 3, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
698
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 10, 2013
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Is Law
No
Apr 10, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Source: Senate

Apr 10, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Apr 10, 20130

Line of Duty Act of 2013 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to: (1) require the use of grant funds under the community-oriented policing services program to train and provide security details for prosecutors and judges, including their immediate families, involved in cases that raise substantial concerns of retaliation or intimidation through violent acts; and (2) allow grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to fund prosecutorial and judicial security details and programs.

Amends the federal criminal code to make it unlawful to: (1) kill, or attempt or conspire to kill, a U.S. judge, a federal law enforcement officer, or a federally funded public safety officer engaged in official duties or a former U.S. judge, federal law enforcement officer, or federal funded public safety officer on account of past performance of official duties; or (2) travel in interstate commerce to avoid prosecution for such crimes. Expands criminal penalties for assaulting or interfering with law enforcement officers and employees.

Permits judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials to carry firearms in federal facilities where such possession is otherwise authorized by law.

Limits damages and costs in legal actions against a judicial officer by an individual injured during the commission of a felony or a crime of violence.

Requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to ensure that each federal penal or correctional institution provides a secure firearms storage area for use by all employees who are authorized to carry a firearm.

Judiciary Committee

Senate· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAssault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of JusticeEducational facilities and institutionsFirearms and explosivesFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment liabilityJudgesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegal fees and court costsProtection of officialsViolent crime

Introduced in Senate

Apr 10, 2013

Line of Duty Act of 2013 — Informed