HR 2137
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act
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This bill, the Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act, aims to strengthen the legal protections for U.S. federal officers and employees serving overseas. It clarifies that federal courts can prosecute individuals who commit violent crimes, including murder, against these officers and employees even if those crimes occur outside of the United States. The bill addresses a legal inconsistency regarding the extraterritorial application of existing laws and seeks to ensure consistent protection for law enforcement personnel operating abroad. It builds upon previous court rulings regarding officer protection.
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Bill, Jr. Pascrell
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