Rep. Trey Gowdy (SC-District 4) had his third bill of the 112th Congress signed into law.
Only 12 out of 435 members had three or more bills become law. He has introduced seven bills with the language from “Military Commissions Guilty Plea Adjustment Act” (H.R. 1894) was included in the National Defense Authorization Act. NDAA became law on December 31, 2011.
The law allows state and local law enforcement officials involved in the investigation of mass killings and other violent acts to request assistance from the law enforcement agencies within the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security. It clarifies the support and places these acts of aid within the scope of Federal employment.
“As we have seen all too recently, federal law enforcement authorities can play an important role in the investigation of heinous criminal acts. Tragically, our country has seen instances where this is helpful in places as disparate as movie theaters, college campuses, and even elementary schools,” Gowdy said.
“The bill gives statutory coverage to the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies to assist in the investigation of mass killings or other violent crimes, when requested by state and local law enforcement,” Gowdy said. “This bill does not enlarge the jurisdiction of federal law enforcement but does enable aid to be rendered upon request by state and local law enforcement officials.”
“As a former state and federal prosecutor, I have seen firsthand state, local and federal agents working together. It is my hope the involvement of federal agencies and their contribution of specialized skills, access and knowledge will be instrumental in ensuring justice is quickly served.”