HR 218
107th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal preemption
Firearms
Firearms control
Government Operations and Politics
Identification devices
Law enforcement officers
Local laws
Photography
Police
State laws
Community Protection Act of 2001
Introduced: January 3, 2001
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jan 3, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E6)
Jan 3, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Community Protection Act of 2001- Amends the Federal criminal code to authorize qualified law enforcement officers (including qualified retired officers) carrying the photographic identification issued by the governmental agency for which the individual is, or was, employed as a law enforcement officer, notwithstanding State or local laws, to carry a concealed firearm that has been shipped or transported in interstate or foreign commerce.
Specifies that this Act shall not be construed to supersede or limit the laws of any State that: (1) permit private persons or entities to prohibit or restrict the possession of concealed firearms on their property; or (2) prohibit or restrict the possession of firearms on any State or local government property, installation, building, base, or park.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Committees of jurisdiction
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