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Introduced
05/18/2017
05/18/2017
In Committee
06/23/2017
06/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Police Officers Protecting Children Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to specify that certain retired and off-duty law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms are not subject to the federal prohibitions on possessing or discharging a firearm in a school zone.
AI Summary
This bill amends federal law to allow certain off-duty and retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry concealed firearms under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) to carry and discharge firearms in a school zone. Specifically, the bill exempts these officers from the federal prohibition on possessing or discharging firearms in a school zone, provided the firearm is concealed. This change is intended to allow these qualified officers to protect children in school settings.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (8)
Vicky Hartzler (R)*,
Bill Flores (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Robert Pittenger (R),
Todd Rokita (R),
Francis Rooney (R),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 06/23/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2513/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2513/BILLS-115hr2513ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr2513/BILLS-115hr2513ih.pdf.pdf |
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