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James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001

Introduced: March 13, 2001 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 3, 2002
For Further Action See H.R.2215.
Oct 5, 2001
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
Oct 5, 2001
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Sep 28, 2001
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2001.
Sep 21, 2001
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 28, 2001.
Aug 2, 2001
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 21, 2001.
Aug 2, 2001
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-193, Part I.
Jul 24, 2001
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 24, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 19, 2001
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 19, 2001
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 16, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.
Mar 20, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Mar 13, 2001
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, 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.
Mar 13, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E346)
Mar 13, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an appropriate enhancement for any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime in which the defendant used body armor. Expresses the sense of Congress that any such sentencing enhancement be at least two levels.

Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons. Makes it an affirmative defense that: (1) the defendant obtained prior written certification from his or her employer that the defendant's purchase, use, or possession of body armor was necessary for the safe performance of lawful business activity; and (2) the use and possession by the defendant were limited to the course of such performance. Sets penalties for violations.

Authorizes the head of a Federal agency to donate body armor that is surplus property and in serviceable condition, and that meets or exceeds National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.03, directly to any State or local law enforcement agency. Allows specified officials in the Treasury and Justice Departments to act as the head of a Federal agency.

Specifies that the United States shall not be liable for any harm occurring in connection with the use or misuse of any body armor donated under this Act.

What's happening now October 3, 2002

For Further Action See H.R.2215.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 166 Identical bill James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001
  • HR 2215 Related bill 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 8 Republican 3
R
Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Sep 14, 2001
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jul 11, 2001
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 11, 2001
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 11, 2001
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 28, 2001
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 13, 2001
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Mar 13, 2001
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 13, 2001
 D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Mar 13, 2001
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Mar 13, 2001
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Mar 13, 2001
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