[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 52 (Thursday, April 15, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E674]
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 INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR POLICE OFFICER SAFETY ACT 
                                OF 1999

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                          HON. JAMES E. ROGAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 15, 1999

  Mr. ROGAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing the National 
Assistance for Police Officer Safety Act. This legislation is a simple, 
straightforward measure that will give qualified active duty law 
enforcement personnel carrying proper identification the ability to 
carry their firearms outside of their local jurisdiction, including 
across State lines. I am pleased to announce that my friend and 
colleague Congressman Steven Rothman joins me in authoring this bill.
  The law enforcement community has long sought a unified federal law 
to resolve the inconsistent and fickle `right to carry laws' that 
pervade State statutes. This bill will give active law enforcement 
officers the ability to protect themselves and their families from 
retaliations by criminal stalkers seeking to harm them. Further, this 
bill increases public safety by adding more armed, qualified peace 
officers to our streets.
  Recently, police officers from my own district traveled to Washington 
to participate in ceremonies honoring fallen law enforcement officers. 
During their visit they expressed great concern at being forced to be 
unarmed on public streets without protection against unsuspected 
retaliation. This measure will give all police officers--all of us--an 
added measure of protection.

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