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S. 836 · 100th Congress · 1987–1988

A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to authorize protective force personnel who guard the Strategic Petroleum Reserve or its storage and related facilities to carry firearms while discharging their official duties and in certain instances to make arrests without warrant; to establish the offense of trespass on property of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; and for other purpose

S. 836 in the 100th Congress (1987–1988) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 1987, sponsored by John Johnston Jr..

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 25, 1987
Policy area
Defense
Public law
Public Law 100-531

Sponsor

John Johnston Jr. (D-LA)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 25, 1987
  • Passed the SenateYes
  • Passed the HouseYes
  • Sent to the PresidentYes
  • Became lawOct 25, 1988

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