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S. 166 (107th)

James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 January 2001

Last action

3 October 2002 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.2215.

Sponsors

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Carnahan, Jean [D-MO]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence

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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. 24 January 2001

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S535-537)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 May 2001

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 38.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 10 May 2001

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 May 2001

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 May 2001

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4897-4898; text: CR S4897-4898)

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 May 2001

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4897-4898; text: CR S4897-4898)

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 May 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

  10. 15 May 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

  11. 15 May 2001

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 May 2001

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 21 May 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.

    Source: Committee

  14. 30 May 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Source: Committee

  15. 3 October 2002

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.2215.

    Source: Committee

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  • Referred in House (text)

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