S. 2565 would establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by Federal law enforcement officers.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007 [<i>sic</i>]- Authorizes the Attorney General to award a Congressional Badge of Bravery to a federal law enforcement officer who performs an act of bravery while in the line of duty. 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.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/24/2008: Placed on6/26/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 833.with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
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