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H.R. 13 (99th)

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1985

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

9 May 1985 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12], Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3], Rep. Emerson, Bill [R-MO-8], Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Rep. McCandless, Alfred A. (Al) [R-CA-44], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14]

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Summary

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1985 - Amends the Federal criminal code to define "armor piercing ammunition." Excludes from the definition: (1) shot gun shot required by Federal or State regulations for hunting; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; and (3) projectiles that the Secretary of the Treasury determines are primarily intended for sporting purposes. Makes it unlawful for any person to manufacture or import armor piercing ammunition. Allows for: (1) manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; and (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation. Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor piercing ammunition. Imposes an additional mandatory sentence of not less than five years for any person who uses or carries a firearm and is in possession of armor piercing ammunition during the commission of a violent felony. Provides that such sentence shall not be suspended nor probation nor parole be granted.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 May 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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