HR 4 99th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Ammunition Explosives Firearms Firearms control Licenses

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1985

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov

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Became law

Jul 31, 1985

Clean Bill H.R.3132 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Jul 30, 1985

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 9, 1985

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Mar 6, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

Jan 3, 1985

Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

Jan 3, 1985

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1985 - 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.

Authorizes the Secretary to revoke a license from a dealer for violating this Act.

What's happening now July 31, 1985

Clean Bill H.R.3132 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

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