Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons. Makes it an affirmative defense that: (1) the defendant obtained prior written certification from his or her employer that the defendant's purchase, use, or possession of body armor was necessary for the safe performance of lawful business activity; and (2) the use and possession by the defendant were limited to the course of such performance. Sets penalties for violations.
Authorizes the head of a Federal agency to donate body armor that is surplus property and in serviceable condition, and that meets or exceeds National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.03, directly to any State or local law enforcement agency. Allows specified officials in the Treasury and Justice Departments to act as the head of a Federal agency.
Specifies that the United States shall not be liable for any harm occurring in connection with the use or misuse of any body armor donated under this Act.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E346)
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-193, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 107-193, Part I.
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 21, 2001.
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 28, 2001.
House Committee on Government Reform Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2001.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Committee on Government Reform discharged.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
For Further Action See H.R.2215.
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