H.R. 688 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act of 2007
H.R. 688 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 24, 2007, sponsored by Jim Ramstad with 61 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act of 2007 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to set forth the due process rights, including procedures, that shall be afforded a law enforcement officer (officer) who is the subject of an investigation or disciplinary hearing.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Ramstad (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats, 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (Jan 24, 2007)
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- H.R. 1593: Second Chance Act of 2007
- H.R. 2517: Protecting Our Children Comes First Act of 2007
- S. 231: A bill to authorize the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program at fiscal year 2006…
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- S. 3294: United States Parole Commission Extension Act of 2008
- H.R. 5938: Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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