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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 10, 1997
Officer Brian Gibson District of Columbia Police Protection Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to establish penalties, including the death penalty, for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer of the District of Columbia. Includes among aggravating circumstances for imposition of the death penalty that the defendant committed the offense against the officer: (1) while the officer was engaged in the performance of official duties; (2) because of the officer's performance of official duties; or (3) because of such officer's status as a public servant.
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Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] · R–TX
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Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1192)
Introduced in Senate
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