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James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001

1/17/2023, 12:03 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 1007

James Guelff 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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Current Status of Bill HR 1007

Bill HR 1007 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 13, 2001. Bill HR 1007 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on March 13, 2001.  Bill HR 1007's most recent activity was For Further Action See H.R.2215. as of October 3, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1007

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
74
Democrat Cosponsors
49
Republican Cosponsors
25
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1007

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative procedure
- Civil actions and liability
- 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 Operations and Politics
- Government liability
- Government paperwork
- Law
- Law enforcement officers
- Police
- Sentences (Criminal procedure)
- Sentencing guidelines
- Surplus government property
- U.S. Sentencing Commission
- Violence

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1007

James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001
To limit access to body armor by violent felons and to facilitate the donation of Federal surplus body armor to State and local law enforcement agencies.
James Guelff Body Armor Act of 2001

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