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H.R. 2137Became Law

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 22, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 4) This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).

What just happenedJun 22, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-180.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9](R-GA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors2 D3 R
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  1. Jun 22, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-180.

  2. Jun 22, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-180.

  3. Jun 22, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 22, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 17, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 17, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 10, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jun 10, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3811-3812)

  9. Jun 10, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3811-3812)

  10. May 11, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. May 10, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. May 10, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2186-2187)

  13. May 10, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2186-2187)

  14. May 10, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2137.

  15. May 10, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2186-2189)

  16. May 10, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  17. May 10, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.

  18. May 10, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-543.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. May 10, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-543.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Apr 27, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Apr 27, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Apr 22, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. May 15, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  24. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Apr 30, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 22, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 4) This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).

Passed Senate without amendmentJun 10, 201682

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 4) This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).

Passed House without amendmentMay 10, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 4) This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).

Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2015

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015

This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015 — Informed