HR 1007 · 107th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Further Action See H.R.2215.(2002-10-03)
Plain Language Summary
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James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an appropriate enhancement for any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime in which the defendant used body armor. Expresses the sense of Congress that any such sentencing enhancement be at least two levels. 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 Depar…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1007, James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001
Aug 1, 2001<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 24, 2001</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 1007, James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001
Aug 1, 2001Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on July 24, 2001
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
13 Democrats7 Republicans