PLEA Act

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.)

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Timeline

1. 10 May 2019

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 May 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 10 May 2019

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 June 2019

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 10 May 2019 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

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