US S855

Bill

US S855

Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019

Introduced
03/25/2019

In Committee
03/25/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make it a criminal offense for individuals to engage in sexual acts while acting under color of law or with individuals in their custody, to encourage States to adopt similar laws, and for other purposes. This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.

AI Summary

This bill, the Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019, makes it a criminal offense for federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals who are under arrest, in detention, or in their custody, regardless of consent. The bill also authorizes the Department of Justice to provide grants to states that have enacted similar laws, with the funds to be used for the same purposes as the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting to Congress on the number of reported incidents and the disposition of cases involving sexual misconduct by law enforcement officers acting under color of law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Richard Blumenthal (D)*, Cory Booker (D), Joni Ernst (R),

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/25/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/855/all-info

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/855/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s855/BILLS-116s855is.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s855/BILLS-116s855is.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1574	Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.	Same As
HR1585	Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.	Related
HR7278	JUSTICE Act Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.	Related
S2843	Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6569)	Related
S2920	Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 308.	Related
S3985	JUSTICE Act Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act of 2020	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S7995)	Related

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