Congress 107 - S 166 - James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001

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Administrative procedure Civil actions and liability Crime and Law Enforcement Drug abuse Drug traffic Economics and Public Finance Equipment and supplies Ex-offenders Federal aid to law enforcement Federal law enforcement officers Federal-local relations Federal-state relations Fines (Penalties) Government liability Government Operations and Politics Government paperwork Law Law enforcement officers Police Sentences (Criminal procedure) Sentencing guidelines Surplus government property U.S. Sentencing Commission Violence

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James Guelff and Chris McCurley Body Armor Act of 2001 - Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend the Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an appropriate enhancement for any crime of violence or drug trafficking crime in which the defendant used body armor. Expresses the sense of Congress that any such sentencing enhancement be at least two levels.

Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of body armor by violent felons. Makes it an affirmative defense that: (1) the defendant obtained prior written certification from his or her employer that the defendant's purchase, use, or possession of body armor was necessary for the safe performance of lawful business activity; and (2) the use and possession by the defendant were limited to the course of such performance. Sets penalties for violations.

Authorizes the head of a Federal agency to donate body armor that is surplus property and in serviceable condition, and that meets or exceeds National Institute of Justice Standard 0101.03, directly to any State or local law enforcement agency. Allows specified officials in the Treasury and Justice Departments to act as the head of a Federal agency.

Specifies that the United States shall not be liable for any harm occurring in connection with the use or misuse of any body armor donated under this Act.

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Oct 3, 2002

For Further Action See H.R.2215.
May 30, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
May 21, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy.
May 15, 2001

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (consideration: CR S4897-4898; text: CR S4897-4898)
May 15, 2001

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 15, 2001

Received in the House.
May 15, 2001

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 14, 2001

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4897-4898; text: CR S4897-4898)
May 14, 2001

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4897-4898; text: CR S4897-4898)
May 10, 2001

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 38.
May 10, 2001

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 10, 2001

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jan 24, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S535-537)
Jan 24, 2001

Introduced in Senate

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