H.R. 3211 · 110th Congress
Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Brad Ellsworth
- Introduced
- 2007-07-27
- Latest action
- 2007-09-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Attorney General to award a Congressional Badge of Bravery to a federal law enforcement officer who sustains a physical injury in the line of duty. Sets forth requirements for agencies in nominating a law enforcement officer for a Badge.
Establishes within the Department of Justice: (1) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Board to made recommendations for awarding a Badge; and (2) a Congressional Badge of Bravery Office to assist the Board.
Authorizes Members of Congress or the Attorney General to make the presentations of Badges to law enforcement officers.