H.R. 2561 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
POLICE Act of 2017
H.R. 2561 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 19, 2017, sponsored by Trey Hollingsworth with 20 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 19, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2017 or the POLICE Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the restriction on possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a federal facility.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. (May 17, 2018)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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