S. 125 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
S. 125 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 114-155
What it does
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend through FY2020 the authorization of appropriations for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed the SenateMay 6, 2015
- Passed the HouseMay 10, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMay 13, 2016
- Became lawMay 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-155. (May 16, 2016)
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- S. 1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
- S. 32: Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015
- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
- S. 524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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