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H.R. 5674, The Federal Correctional Workers Safety Act of 2008
- This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
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H.R. 5674 would amend title 18, United States Code, to require the Bureau of Prisons to provide secure storage areas in prison facilities for employees authorized to carry a firearm.
== Detailed Summary ==
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Federal Correctional Workers Safety Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to ensure that prison facilities have secure firearms storage areas for employees authorized to carry firearms.
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== Status of the Legislation ==
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Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008:4/14/2008: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on the Judiciary.Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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shawnr73
April 5, 2008, 9:42pm (report abuse)I have been working to get this for a while now. Louie Gohmert from Texas tried to get the last one through. I hope this one works.
vcs
April 5, 2008, 11:49pm (report abuse)I hope we can get this past this time. We as correctional workes would really appreciate this.
KBCraig
April 6, 2008, 1:24am (report abuse)How many other federal law enforcement officers are disarmed by their own agencies' policies?
It's long past time for the BOP to trust their own employees, and negotiate for secure storage of personal firearms.
Greg
April 6, 2008, 2:18am (report abuse)This sends a clear message to the Agency that this issue will not just simply go away. The crazy thing about this matter is that the BOP allows gun lockers at the Federal Detention Center in Puerto Rico.
SVigus
April 18, 2008, 1:29pm (report abuse)I hope this goes through
TM
May 3, 2008, 2:11pm (report abuse)Too bad this wasn't included in LEOSA to start with.
BDM
June 12, 2008, 10:40pm (report abuse)Write your House Rep. and Senators, in attempts to get their support of this bill. Tell your co-workers, family and friends to do the same. Nearly every officer at my institution has already done so. This bill is long over due, so do what you can.
A-Friend
June 23, 2008, 5:25am (report abuse)Our Senators and Congressmen talk tough--then hide when it comes vote time.
Guaynabo Officer
July 1, 2008, 10:31pm (report abuse)MDC GUAYNABO PR HAVE GUN LOCKERS ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rayman
October 26, 2008, 2:34am (report abuse)This is long overdue for the BOP. All staff please write your respective congressional representatives to support this bill! The criminal element of society is getting worse each day. Law Enforcement professionals should have the option of taking added safety measures when they feel it's needed.