H.R. 6045 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2008
H.R. 6045 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on May 13, 2008, sponsored by Peter J. Visclosky with 171 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 13, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 171
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-421
What it does
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 2008 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to extend through FY2012 the grant program for armor vests for law enforcement officers.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter J. Visclosky (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 135 Democrats, 36 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2008
- Passed the HouseSep 26, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 7, 2008
- Became lawOct 15, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-421. (Oct 15, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 26, 2008 · Passed404–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant ActHouse · Sep 26, 2008
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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