HR 3370 · 98th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Security Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-06-21· Sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-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: Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.(1983-07-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Law Enforcement Officers' Security Act of 1983 - Provides civil service compensation for the disability or death of a Federal law enforcement officer resulting from an injury sustained while making an arrest for a State felony, unless such compensation is available to such officer under State law. Directs the Attorney General of the United States to reimburse a Federal officer for: (1) any litigation expenses incurred for defending himself or herself in an action brought against such officer for violating a State law while making such an arrest; and (2) any resulting fine or damages imposed, if a State officer would be immune to liability for the same conduct. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude the amount of any such reimbursement from the officer's gross income.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat