To ensure Federal law enforcement officers remain able to ensure their own safety, and the safety of their families, during a covered furlough.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
(Sec. 4) This bill authorizes a federal law enforcement officer to carry a government-issued firearm during a covered furlough (i.e., a planned event during which an agency involuntarily furloughs employees due to downsizing, reduced funding, lack of work, or budget constraints including a lapse in appropriations).
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-543.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-543.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 419.
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2186-2189)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2137.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2186-2187)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2186-2187)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3811-3812)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3811-3812)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-180.
Became Public Law No: 114-180.
Enacted as Public Law 114-180
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