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S 837 105th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Congress Congressional oversight Federal preemption Firearms Firearms control Government Operations and Politics Identification devices Interstate compacts Law enforcement officers Local laws State laws

Law Enforcement Protection Act of 1997

Introduced: June 5, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 5, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 5, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5350-5352)
Jun 5, 1997
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Law Enforcement Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers carrying appropriate written identification from State and local laws prohibiting the carrying of a concealed firearm.

Consents to the formation of interstate compacts or agreements for cooperative efforts in enabling authorized individuals to carry concealed weapons.

What's happening now June 5, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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All 1 Democratic 1
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 2, 1998
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 837: Law Enforcement Protection Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-837/
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"S. 837: Law Enforcement Protection Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-837/.
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S. 837, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-837/.
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