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Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1984

Introduced: August 2, 1984 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 12, 1984
See H.J.Res.648.
Sep 19, 1984
Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.584 Reported to House.
Sep 19, 1984
Rule Granted Providing an Open Rule with 1 Hour of Debate.
Sep 6, 1984
Placed on Union Calendar No: 562.
Sep 6, 1984
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-996.
Aug 8, 1984
Ordered to be Reported.
Aug 8, 1984
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 2, 1984
For Previous Action See H.R.5835.
Aug 2, 1984
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Aug 2, 1984
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shotgun shot composed in order to comply with Federal or State law; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; (3) ammunition containing frangible projectiles; and (4) any ammunition or projectiles which the Secretary of the Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes.

Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor piercing ammunition. Allows: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation; or (3) manufacture or importation for the purposes of testing and experimentation authorized by the Secretary.

Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor piercing ammunition.

Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor piercing ammunition during the commission of a violent felony. States that such sentence shall not be suspended nor shall probation or parole be granted.

What's happening now October 12, 1984

See H.J.Res.648.

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