James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001

Summary

James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an appropriate enhancement for any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime in which the defendant used body armor. Expresses the sense of Congress that any such sentencing enhancement be at least two levels. Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons. Makes it an affirmative defense that: (1) the defendant obtained prior written certification from his or her employer that the defendant's purchase, use, or possession of body armor was necessary for the safe performance of lawful business activity; and (2) the use and possession by the defendant were limited to the course of such performance. Sets penalties for violations. Authorizes the head of a Federal agency to donate body armor that is surplus property and in serviceable condition, and that meets or exceeds National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.03, directly to any State or local law enforcement agency. Allows specified officials in the Treasury and Justice Departments to act as the head of a Federal agency. Specifies that the United States shall not be liable for any harm occurring in connection with the use or misuse of any body armor donated under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 13 March 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 March 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 March 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E346)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 March 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 13 March 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 20 March 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

   Source: Committee

7. 16 April 2001

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.

   Source: Committee

8. 19 July 2001

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

9. 19 July 2001

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 24 July 2001

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

11. 24 July 2001

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 2 August 2001

    Introduced

    House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 21, 2001.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 2 August 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-193, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 2 August 2001

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-193, Part I.

    Source: Committee

15. 21 September 2001

    Introduced

    House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 28, 2001.

    Source: IntroReferral

16. 28 September 2001

    Introduced

    House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2001.

    Source: IntroReferral

17. 5 October 2001

    Committee

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Source: Committee

18. 5 October 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.

    Source: Calendars

19. 5 October 2001

    Discharge

    Committee on Government Reform discharged.

    Source: Discharge

20. 3 October 2002

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.2215.

    Source: Committee

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Reported in House · 5 October 2001 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 13 March 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 5 October 2001

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 5 October 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 March 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 13 March 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 13 March 2001

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Sponsors

• Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3] · R · Sponsor
• Robert Scott · D · Sponsor
• CAROLYN MALONEY · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
• Bill Pascrell · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26] · R · Sponsor
• John Larson · D · Sponsor
• James McGovern · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Marcy Kaptur · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Oxley, Michael G. [R-OH-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Brad Sherman · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] · R · Sponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
• PETER VISCLOSKY · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21] · R · Cosponsor

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Related records

• related to ← 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act
• related to ← James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001