HR 4897 · 102th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

National Police and Peace Officer Protection Act

Introduced 1992-04-09· Sponsored by Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-44]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.(1992-04-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Police and Peace Officer Protection Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit any State or local government from being eligible to receive justice system improvement grant funds under such Act unless such government allows active or retired law enforcement officers from any jurisdiction within the United States to carry concealed firearms. Directs the Attorney General to determine procedures for certification of such officers and to issue certification cards to assist States in identifying such officers.…

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Cosponsors (15)

3 Democrats12 Republicans
Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4]TX
Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large]GU
Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2]MN
Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27]NY
Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6]GA
Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-21]CA
Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1]CA
Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45]CA
Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]WI
Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-24]NY
Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]TX
Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6]OH
Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4]WV
Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]PA
Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23]TX