United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 2137 — Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-180. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 30, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015 (Sec. 4) This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-180. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3811-3812)

  6. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2186-2187)

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2137.

  10. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2186-2189)

  11. Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.

  13. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-543.

  14. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  15. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

  17. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  18. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  19. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2137 do?
Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015 (Sec. 4) This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).
Who sponsors HR 2137?
HR 2137 is sponsored by Doug Collins (R).
What is the current status of HR 2137?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 30, 2015. Enacted.
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