S. 253 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2003
S. 253 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jan 30, 2003, sponsored by Ben Campbell with 70 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 30, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 70
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
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
Ben Campbell (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 41 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 30, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: By Senator Hatch from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 108-29. Additional and Minority views filed. (Mar 26, 2003)
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- S.J.Res. 41: A joint resolution commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian.
- S. 551: Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act of 2004
- S. 2180: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act of 2004
- S. 1721: American Indian Probate Reform Act of 2004
- S. 1092: National War Permanent Tribute Historical Database Act
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
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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