Law Enforcement Protection Act of 1997

Summary

Law Enforcement Protection Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to exempt qualified current and former law enforcement officers carrying appropriate written identification from State and local laws prohibiting the carrying of a concealed firearm. Consents to the formation of interstate compacts or agreements for cooperative efforts in enabling authorized individuals to carry concealed weapons.

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Timeline

1. 5 June 1997

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 June 1997

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5350-5352)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 June 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 5 June 1997 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 June 1997

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 June 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 June 1997

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Sponsors

• Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] · R · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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