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Peace Officer Justice Act

Introduced: May 16, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8359-8360, CR E1954-1955)
Jun 6, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 16, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 16, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3266)
May 16, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Peace Officer Justice Act - Amends the federal criminal code to establish as a federal crime intentionally killing a peace officer engaged in, or on account of the performance of, such officer's official duties and moving or traveling in foreign commerce to avoid prosecution or confinement after conviction of that crime.

What's happening now September 27, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8359-8360, CR E1954-1955)

 Committees of jurisdiction 2