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H.R. 4 (99th)

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1985

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Introduced

3 January 1985

Last action

31 July 1985 · Committee

Status

Clean Bill H.R.3132 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5]

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29 August 2025

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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) shotgun shot composed in order to comply with Federal or State law; (2) frangible projectiles for target shooting; (3) ammunition containing frangible projectiles; and (4) any ammunition or projectiles which 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: (1) the manufacture or importation of armor piercing ammunition for the use of the United States or any State or local government; (2) manufacture for the sole purpose of exportation; or (3) manufacture or importation for the purposes of testing and experimentation authorized by the Secretary. Establishes a licensing fee of $1,000 per year for manufacturers and importers of armor piercing ammunition. Authorizes the Secretary to revoke a license from a dealer for violating this Act.

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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

  6. 30 July 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 July 1985

    Committee

    Clean Bill H.R.3132 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

    Source: Committee

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