H.R. 2379 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
H.R. 2379 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Apr 29, 2019, sponsored by Bill Pascrell, Jr. with 26 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 29, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-18
What it does
This bill makes permanent the authority for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. The BVP Program provides grants to states and localities to purchase body armor vests for law enforcement officers. Additionally, the bill renames the BVP Program as the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 29, 2019
- Passed the HouseMay 14, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 16, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentMay 20, 2019
- Became lawMay 23, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-18. (May 23, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 14, 2019 · Passed400–9
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.House · May 14, 2019
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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