H.R. 218 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004
H.R. 218 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Duke Cunningham with 297 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 297
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 108-277
What it does
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize qualified law enforcement officers (including certain qualified retired officers) carrying the photographic identification issued by their governmental agency, notwithstanding State or local laws, to carry a concealed firearm.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Duke Cunningham (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 108 Democrats, 189 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the HouseJun 23, 2004
- Passed the SenateJul 7, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJul 16, 2004
- Became lawJul 22, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-277. (Jul 22, 2004)
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Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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