S. 1653 · 116th Congress

A bill to amend section 3063 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-05-23
Latest action
2019-05-23 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This bill modifies the criminal law enforcement authority of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Specifically, it removes the statutory authority for a criminal law enforcement officer of the EPA to carry firearms. Additionally, an EPA law enforcement officer must notify state and local law enforcement agencies before executing and serving a warrant.