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Introduced
03/03/2021
03/03/2021
In Committee
05/18/2021
05/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To allow certain qualified law enforcement officers and re- tired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed fire- arm to protect children in a school zone.
AI Summary
This bill, the Police Officers Protecting Children Act, allows certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm and discharge a firearm in a school zone. The bill amends existing federal law, Section 922(q) of Title 18 of the United States Code, to provide exceptions for these qualified law enforcement personnel to carry and use firearms in school zones, even though such activities are generally prohibited in those areas.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (16)
Vicky Hartzler (R)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Mario Diaz-Balart (R),
Richard Hudson (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Adrian Smith (R),
Chris Stewart (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
William Timmons (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 05/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1567/all-info | 03/04/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1567/BILLS-117hr1567ih.pdf | 04/20/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1567/BILLS-117hr1567ih.pdf.pdf | 04/20/2021 |
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