HR 1007 · 107th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.2215.(2002-10-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 Office

H.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>

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H.R. 1007, James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001

Aug 1, 2001

Cost 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