A bill to amend the Act of July 31, 1946, as amended (40 U.S.C. 193a).

Summary

Authorizes the Capitol Police to protect, in any area of the United States, any Member or officer of the Congress and their immediate families if the Capitol Police Board determines that such protection is necessary. Authorizes the Capitol Police to make arrests without warrant for any offense or felony cognizable under Federal laws while in the performance of their protective duties. Sets forth penalties for any person who knowingly and willingly interferes with such protective functions. Includes the Capitol Police among those officers and employees of the United States the killing of whom requires punishment under the Federal homicide laws.

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Timeline

1. 16 December 1981

   Passed

   Passed House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

2. 16 December 1981

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

3. 16 December 1981

   Floor

   Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Floor

4. 16 December 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

5. 16 December 1981

   Introduced

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.

   Source: Floor

6. 16 December 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

7. 22 December 1981

   Floor

   Measure Signed in Senate.

   Source: Floor

8. 22 December 1981

   Floor

   Presented to President.

   Source: Floor

9. 22 December 1981

   President

   Presented to President.

   Source: President

10. 29 December 1981

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-143.

    Source: President

11. 29 December 1981

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

12. 29 December 1981

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

2 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 30 December 1981

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 16 December 1981

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor

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