H.R.4056 - Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 Sponsor: Brad Ellsworth / 110th Congress

Title
110th Congress - To establish an awards mechanism to honor Federal law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty.
Summary
To establish an awards mechanism to honor Federal law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty. (by CRS)
Status
The bill was voted on in the House on April 16, 2008
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Vote Date:
April 15, 2008
Motion:
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Location:
House
Result:
Pass
  • 432 Yes Votes100%
  • 0 No Votes0%
  • 0 Not Voting0%
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Jan 2003-Oct 2008 House

Interests who did want this bill to become law (such as Police & firefighters unions & associations) gave an average of:

  • $9,427 to each legislator voting Yes
    100%
  • $0 to each legislator voting No
    0%

Contribution data provided by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org)

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Commending Police Officers by Tiffany Hsieh, May 21, 2008 (9:28pm)

This bill creates the Congressional Badge of Bravery award for Federal Law Enforcement Officers injured in the line of duty. Previously, there had been no federal commendation for those Officers.

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