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 2008 - 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 and deadlines for agencies in nominating a law enforcement officer for a Badge.

Establishes within the Department of Justice a Congressional Badge of Bravery Board (Board). Requires the Board to design the Congressional Badge of Bravery and to submit a list of nominations for the Badge to the Attorney General.

Authorizes Members of Congress or the Attorney General to make the presentations of Badges to law enforcement officers. Prohibits the awarding of a Badge within 60 days of a congressional election.

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/28/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 905.

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