House Bill 2561
115th Congress(2017-2018)
POLICE Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 19, 2017
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
2561
Congress
115
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
Protecting Officers of the Law In Civilian Establishments Act of 2017 or the POLICE Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the restriction on possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a federal facility.
Specifically, the prohibition does not apply to the lawful carrying of agency-issued firearms and dangerous weapons by a uniformed law enforcement officer in certain publicly accessible federal facilities.
May 19, 2017
05/17/2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/17/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/15/2018
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.
06/23/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
05/19/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/19/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:42 PM