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Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-855| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1574
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1574
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-3985: JUSTICE Act
  • S 116-2843: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-2920: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1574: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
  • HR 116-7278: JUSTICE Act
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDetention of personsGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersSex offensesState and local government operations

Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-855| Senate 
| Updated: 3/25/2019
Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019 This bill makes it unlawful for a federal law enforcement officer to engage in a sexual act while acting under color of law or with an individual who is under arrest, in detention, or in custody. Consent is not a defense to prosecution for unlawful conduct. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 15 years, or both. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants to states that have in effect similar laws. Grants must be used for the same purposes as formula grants under the STOP Violence Against Women Program and the Sexual Assault Services Program.
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Timeline
Mar 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 8, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1574
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • March 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 8, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1574
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-3985: JUSTICE Act
  • S 116-2843: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • S 116-2920: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019
  • HR 116-1574: Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2019
  • HR 116-7278: JUSTICE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDetention of personsGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersSex offensesState and local government operations