House Bill 2670
116th Congress(2019-2020)
PLEA Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2670
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
Protect Law Enforcement Armor Act or the PLEA Act
This bill subjects armor-piercing handguns to regulation under federal firearms laws and generally prohibits their manufacture, sale, transfer, and possession. In addition, the bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to promulgate standards for the uniform testing of firearms and ammunition for their ability to penetrate the Body Armor Exemplar. (Body Armor Exemplar refers to body armor that DOJ determines meets minimum standards for the protection of law enforcement officers.)
May 10, 2019
06/26/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/10/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/10/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:28 PM