Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1984

Summary

Law Enforcement Officers Protection Act of 1984 - 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. 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. States that such sentence shall not be suspended nor shall probation or parole be granted.

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Timeline

1. 2 August 1984

   Committee

   For Previous Action See H.R.5835.

   Source: Committee

2. 2 August 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 August 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 August 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 8 August 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

6. 8 August 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 6 September 1984

   Calendars

   Placed on Union Calendar No: 562.

   Source: Calendars

8. 6 September 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-996.

   Source: Committee

9. 6 September 1984

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 98-996.

   Source: Committee

10. 19 September 1984

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.584 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

11. 19 September 1984

    Floor

    Rule Granted Providing an Open Rule with 1 Hour of Debate.

    Source: Floor

12. 12 October 1984

    Committee

    See H.J.Res.648.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 6 September 1984

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 2 August 1984

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Myers, John T. [R-IN-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.
• related to → A bill to amend Chapter 44, Title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture and importation of armor piercing ammunition.
• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6067) to amend chapter 44, title 18, United States Code, to regulate the manufacture and importation of armor piercing ammunition, and for other purposes.