H.R. 4056, The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007

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H.R. 4056 would establish an awards mechanism to honor Federal law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty.

Detailed Summary

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award a Congressional Badge of Bravery to a federal law enforcement officer who sustains a physical injury in the line of duty on or after January 1, 2007. Sets forth requirements for agencies in nominating a law enforcement officer for a Badge.

Establishes within the Department of Justice: (1) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Board to made recommendations for awarding a Badge; and (2) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Office to assist the Board.

Authorizes Members of Congress or the Attorney General to make the presentations of Badges to law enforcement officers.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/16/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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