HR 809 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 2000

Introduced 1999-02-23· Sponsored by Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Hearings held.(2000-09-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 1999 - Amends the Act of June 1, 1948, to redesignate special policemen of the General Services Administration (GSA) as police officers. (Sec. 3) Extends the powers of sheriffs and constables granted to such police officers upon Federal property under the GSA Administrator's control to any area within 500 feet from such property and makes such powers concurrent with State and local law enforcement authorities in the area in which the property is located. Empowers such police officers to: (1) carry firearms; (2) petition Federal courts for and execute arrest and search warrants; (3) make arrests without a warrant; and (4) conduct investigations, on and off the property of offenses on such property; and (5) coordinate with other law enforcement agencies that have intelligence gathering authority for the protection of such persons and property. Authorizes police officers to exercise any power granted in such an area if: (1) the officer reasonably believes that the action is necessary to prevent or stop a felony in progress; (2) the felony is being committed in the presence of the officer; and (3) there is a known, immediate threat. (Sec. 4) Inc…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

H.R. 809, Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 2000

Apr 6, 2000

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on March 16, 2000

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Cosponsors (20)

10 Democrats10 Republicans