WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 110-298, The Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007

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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

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 - Title I: Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery - Authorizes the Attorney General to award a Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to a federal law enforcement officer who is cited by the Attorney General for performing an act of bravery while in the line of duty.

Sets forth criteria for nominating a law enforcement officer for such Badge. Requires nominated officers to have: (1) sustained a physical injury while engaged in lawful duties and performing an act of bravery that put such officer at personal risk; or (2) performed an act of bravery that placed such officer at risk of serious physical injury or death.

Establishes within the Department of Justice (DOJ) a Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board to: (1) design such Badge; (2) select an engraver to produce such Badges; and (3) recommend recipients. Sets forth administrative provisions relating to the Board, including its membership, operations, and powers.

Authorizes a Member of Congress to make a presentation of such a Badge to a federal law enforcement officer residing in such Member's congressional district. Directs the Attorney General to make such presentation otherwise.

Title II: State And Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery - Authorizes the Attorney General to award a State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to a state or local law enforcement officer who is cited by the Attorney General for performing an act of bravery while in the line of duty.

Establishes a State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board within DOJ to design such Badge, select an engraver, and recommend recipients, who may be presented their Badge by their Member of Congress.

Title III: Congressional Badge of Bravery Office - Establishes in DOJ a Congressional Badge of Bravery Office to receive nominations for such Badges and to provide staff support to the Boards.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008: Signed by President.

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Revision by webmaster (July 31, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Title III: Congressional Badge of Bravery Office - Establishes in DOJ a Congressional Badge of Bravery Office to receive l nominations for such Badges and to provide staff support to the Boards.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008: Signed by President.

Points in Favor

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Status as of July 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/31/2008: Signed by President.

Revision by webmaster (July 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/25/2008: Presented to President.

Points in Favor

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Status as of July 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/25/2008: Presented to President.

Revision by webmaster (July 23, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/22/2008: Cleared for White House.

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Status as of July 22, 2008

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/22/2008: Cleared for White House.

Revision by webmaster (July 9, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/8/2008: Held at the desk.

Points in Favor

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Status as of July 8, 2008

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/8/2008: Held at the desk.

Revision by webmaster (July 7, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on June 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

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Revision by webmaster (June 27, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007 [sic]- 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.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

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Status as of June 26, 2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/26/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

Revision by webmaster (June 25, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

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: 6/24/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 833.

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Status as of June 24, 2008

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

6/24/2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 833.

Revision by webmaster (May 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

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: 5/15/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

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Status as of May 15, 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

5/15/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

Revision by webmaster (March 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

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Revision by webmaster (March 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Revision by webmaster (March 14, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

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

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: 1/29/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Points in Favor

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Status as of January 29, 2008

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

1/29/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.