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Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022
1/5/2023, 4:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8142
Bill 117 HR 8142, also known as the Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022, aims to establish a program within the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide law enforcement credentials to certain DoD personnel. These credentials would allow these personnel to carry out law enforcement duties while on duty or acting in an official capacity.
The bill specifies that the program would be open to DoD personnel who are not already authorized to carry out law enforcement duties but who may need to do so in the course of their duties. This could include personnel such as security guards, military police, and other individuals who may be required to enforce laws or regulations on DoD property.
The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining these credentials, including completing a training program approved by the Secretary of Defense and meeting any other criteria established by the Secretary. It also specifies that the credentials would be valid only while the individual is on duty or acting in an official capacity. Overall, the Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022 seeks to provide a framework for DoD personnel to carry out law enforcement duties in a safe and effective manner, while ensuring that they have the necessary training and credentials to do so.
The bill specifies that the program would be open to DoD personnel who are not already authorized to carry out law enforcement duties but who may need to do so in the course of their duties. This could include personnel such as security guards, military police, and other individuals who may be required to enforce laws or regulations on DoD property.
The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining these credentials, including completing a training program approved by the Secretary of Defense and meeting any other criteria established by the Secretary. It also specifies that the credentials would be valid only while the individual is on duty or acting in an official capacity. Overall, the Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022 seeks to provide a framework for DoD personnel to carry out law enforcement duties in a safe and effective manner, while ensuring that they have the necessary training and credentials to do so.
Congressional Summary of HR 8142
Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a standardized identification credential for DOD law enforcement officers and issue such credentials at no cost to the officers. DOD must ensure that any issued common access card clearly identifies the officer as a DOD law enforcement officer.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8142
Bill HR 8142 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2022. Bill HR 8142 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2022. Bill HR 8142's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 17, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8142
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8142
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8142
Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022
Department of Defense Law Enforcement Credential Act of 2022
To provide standardized identification credentials for Department of Defense law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8142
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