H.R. 3298 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017
H.R. 3298 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jul 19, 2017, sponsored by Joe Barton with 128 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 19, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 128
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 115-45
What it does
Wounded Officers Recovery Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Capitol Police Board to make payments from the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund to: (1) families of employees of the U.S. Capitol Police who were killed in the line of duty, or (2) employees of the U.S. Capitol Police who have sustained serious line-of-duty injuries.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joe Barton (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 74 Democrats, 54 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 19, 2017
- Passed the HouseJul 24, 2017
- Passed the SenateJul 27, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentJul 27, 2017
- Became lawAug 4, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Aug 4, 2017)
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Committees
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
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