House Bill 1574
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 6, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1574
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody.
Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.
March 6, 2019
04/08/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/06/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/06/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:25 PM