H.R. 1708 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2003
H.R. 1708 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 10, 2003, sponsored by Peter J. Visclosky with 206 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 10, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 206
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2003 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend through FY 2007 the authorization of appropriations for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (a matching grant program which helps State, tribal, and local jurisdictions purchase armor vests for use by law enforcement officers).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter J. Visclosky (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 156 Democrats, 49 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 10, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (May 5, 2003)
More bills from Peter J. Visclosky in the 108th Congress
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 151: Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools to End the Exploitation of Children Today Act of 2003
- S. 1280: A bill to amend the Protect Act to clarify certain volunteer liability.
- S. 1435: Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
- S. 3: Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003
- H.R. 3348: To reauthorize the ban on undetectable firearms.
- S. 459: Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003
- S. 1683: Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act of 2003
- S. 1947: Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act of 2003
- H.R. 1997: Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004
- H.R. 1731: Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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