HR 13250 · 94th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

United States Park Police Act

Introduced 1976-04-13· Sponsored by Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15]· 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: Referred to House Committee on the District of Columbia.(1976-04-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] United States Park Police Act - Title I: United States Park Police - Declares that the United States Park Police is continued as an entity under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior. Stipulates that the members of the Park Police shall have and perform the same powers and duties as the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police. Places the Park Police under the exclusive charge and control of the Director of the National Park Service. Specifies the authorized strength and organization of the Park Police. Requires the Director to furnish members of the Park Police with uniforms, means of transportation, and such other equipment as may be necessary for the proper performance of their duties, including badges, revolvers, and ammunition. Authorizes the Director to appoint special policemen, without compensation, for duty in connection with the policing of the public parks and other reservations within the District of Columbia. Authorizes the Park Police, on and within roads, parks, parkways, and other Federal reservations in the environs of the District of Columbia, to make arrests without warrant for any felony or misdemeanor committed in the presence or view of such member…

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Cosponsors (10)

10 Democrats