Law and Government Legislation regarding 'Law enforcement officers' in Federal Government

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and supports the goals and ideals of such Month.

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault.

Expresses the sense of Congress with respect to National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and supports the goals and ideals of such Month.

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 27th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2008, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2007.

Officer Daniel Faulkner Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Educaton Act of 1965 to eliminate the expected family contribution used in determining Pell Grant eligibility in the case of a student applicant whose parent or guardian died as a result of performing service as a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder.

Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado. Conveys its gratitude to Jeanne Assam and to the city and county officials, police, fire, sheriff, federal authorities, and emergency medical teams whose quick response saved lives.

Wayne "Cotton" Morgan Bulletproof Vest Act of 2007 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to waive the grantee matching funds requirement applicable to the grant program for purchasing bulletproof armor vests to the extent that such vests are purchased for law enforcement officers who work in high security risk areas and correctional officers who transport prisoners.

Amends the federal criminal code to allow an exception to certain minimum mandatory prison terms for the use of firearms in the commission of violent crimes for individuals who are authorized to carry firearms in the lawful performance of an employment duty and who committed the offense during or in relation to such employment.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the city of Minneapolis, first responders, and the citizens of Minnesota for their efforts in responding to the collapse of the Interstate Route 35W Mississippi River Bridge. Recognizes the leadership and commitment of the elected officials of the city, the state, and Hennepin County.

Extends sympathy to the families of those lost.

Reaffirms support and commitment to all of the nation's law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians as they selflessly serve their communities.

Cops for Kids Act - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to states and local governments to hire and train personnel to monitor the activities of sex offenders.

Public Safety Tax Cut Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow full-time police officers or firefighters a tax credit of $1,000; and (2) exclude from the gross income of volunteer police officers or firefighters certain public services benefits received from a state or local government agency.

Police Security Protection Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain law enforcement or private security officers a nonrefundable tax credit for the cost of an armor vest, up to $1,200 for each officer.

Anti-Terrorism Act of 2007 - Provides that no federal agency shall prohibit an airline pilot, copilot, or navigator, or law enforcement person specifically detailed for protection of an aircraft, from carrying a firearm.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for first responders in the United States in their efforts to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. Affirms the goals and ideals of National First Responder Appreciation Day.

Grants immunity from civil liability to: (1) persons who, in good faith and based on an objectively reasonable suspicion, report suspicious activity involving or directed against a passenger transportation system, a threat to such system or to passenger safety or security, or an act of terrorism; and (2) passenger transportation security system employees or agents and other federal employees with transportation security responsibilities who take reasonable actions, in good faith, to respond to reported threats.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Local Preparedness Acquisition Act - Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to provide for the use by state or local governments of federal supply schedules of the General Services Administration (GSA) for alarm and signal systems, facility management systems, firefighting and rescue equipment, law enforcement and security equipment, marine craft and related equipment, special purpose clothing, and related services (as contained in federal supply classification code group 84).

Anti-Gang Task Force Act of 2007 - Directs the Attorney General to establish, staff, and fund anti-gang task forces, consisting of federal, state, and local law enforcement authorities, to coordinate efforts to combat criminal gangs and offenders.

Death Penalty for Cop Killers Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to include as an aggravating factor in a death penalty determination the killing, or attempted killing, of a law enforcement officer.

Public Safety Interoperability Implementation Act - Amends the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Public Safety Communications Trust Fund to make grants to implement interoperability and modernization for the communications needs of public safety, fire, emergency, law enforcement, and crisis management by state and local government agencies and instrumentalities and nonprofit organizations.

Requires that the Fund be a separate Fund in the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund and that it consist of certain amounts from the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund, appropriations under this Act, and proceeds from the sale of certain bands of government-owned broadcast spectrum.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007.

Conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.

Recognizes the support of volunteers, donors, religious groups, and charitable organizations for the relief efforts.

Commends the spirit and compassion of the people of Kansas.

Internet Police Protection Act of 2007- Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit knowingly making restricted personal information about a covered official publicly available through the Internet. Defines "covered official" to mean a federal officer or employee, a public safety officer for a public agency that receives federal financial assistance, or a U.S. court officer, juror, or magistrate judge.

Makes it a defense to a prosecution that: (1) the defendant is an Internet service provider and did not knowingly participate in the offense; or (2) the covered official gave permission to make such information publicly available.

First Responder Funding Modernization Act of 2007 - Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from limiting the amount of grant funds provided under the Urban Area Security Initiative or the State Homeland Security Grant Program that may be used to pay salaries or overtime pay of law enforcement officials engaged in antiterrorism activities. Requires DHS to treat such a proposed use of grant funds as at least as effective as all other proposed uses.

Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, at the request of a state or local government that has one or more first responder employees who are also members of a reserve component and absent from their employment as first responders under a call or order to serve on active duty for more than 30 days, to reimburse the state or local government by the amount actually paid by the state or local government to such employees during their absence.

Border Law Enforcement Enhancement Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to make grants to sheriff's offices and local and tribal police departments in jurisdictions within 25 miles of the U.S. southern border for: (1) law enforcement operations; (2) detention (including construction and operation of detention facilities) and transfer of illegal aliens to federal authorities; (3) enforcement of substance trafficking laws and other state and federal criminal laws; and (4) hiring, equipping, training, and overtime.

States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize state or local law enforcement agencies to exercise federal immigration law enforcement authority.

Equity in Law Enforcement Act - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include within the definition of "public safety officer" certain law enforcement officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers (thus qualifying such officers for line-of-duty death and disability benefits). Qualifies such officers for law enforcement armor vest grant programs and for state and local law enforcement assistance grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

Requires railroad carriers to annually transmit to the Secretary of Transportation a plan for providing notification to local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions.

Directs the Secretary to require carriers to periodically demonstrate that the plan's procedures provide local emergency responders adequate notice.

Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefits Act - Authorizes an individual who is a family member of a public safety officer killed in the line of duty to enroll in an approved federal employee health benefits plan as an individual or for self and family. Specifies the individual's and the government's contributions toward the enrollment charge.

Sergeant Henry Prendes Memorial Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose penalties for killing, or attempting or conspiring to kill, a current or former federally-funded public safety officer engaged in official duties or on account of the performance of official duties.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses condolences to the community of Greensburg, Kansas (which was struck by a tornado on May 4, 2007) and gratitude to local, state, and national law enforcement and emergency responders conducting search and rescue operations.

Recognizes the significance of the contribution of the Brotherhood of the Badge to the Global War on Terror by its provision of surplus law enforcement equipment to Iraqi police forces.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes May 15, 2007, as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of the federal, state, and local officers that have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 2007 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 8, 2007.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the 26th annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, on the Capitol grounds on May 15, 2007, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2006.