S 2565 · 110th Congress · Commemorations

Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-01-29· Sponsored by Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 110-298.(2008-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007 [ sic ]- Authorizes the Attorney General to award a Congressional Badge of Bravery to a federal law enforcement officer who performs an act of bravery while in the line of duty. Sets forth requirements for agencies in nominating a law enforcement officer for a Badge. Establishes within the Department of Justice: (1) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Board to made recommendations for awarding a Badge; and (2) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Office to assist the Board. Authorizes Members of Congress or the Attorney General to make the presentations of Badges to law enforcement officers.…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

S. 2565, Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008

Jun 5, 2008

<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 15, 2008</p>

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S. 2565, Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008

Jun 5, 2008

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 15, 2008

Full CBO report ↗

Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (10)

5 Democrats5 Republicans