House Bill 4915
115th Congress(2017-2018)
SLAP Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4915
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
Stopping Lawless Actions of Politicians Act of 2018 or the SLAP Act of 2018
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime for a state or local official to knowingly release from custody an individual who is an alien subject to a detainer. It imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both—on a violator.
A state or political subdivision that complies with a detainer is deemed to be an agent of the Department of Homeland Security and is authorized to take actions to comply with the detainer.
The bill limits the liability of a state or political subdivision, or an officer or employee of such state or political subdivision, for actions in compliance with the detainer.
February 2, 2018
02/07/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
02/02/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/02/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:36 PM