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Latest Update: Saturday, May, 17th 2008

A bill to establish an awards mechanism to honor exceptional acts of bravery in the line of duty by Federal law enforcement officers.

1/29/2008--Introduced.

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.

Latest Actions
  • 05/15/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • 01/29/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S447-448)
  • 01/29/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill Text
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S.2565 Introduced in Senate02/01/2008

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