The Companion Cooperation Decree was a United States Congressional record that was written by FBI Agent Ronald Sandoval and approved following the arrival of the Taelons on Earth. (Episode: Abduction)
Article 34 of the new Decree gave Companion Protectors gave the license for Companion Protectors to kill in extraordinary circumstances. (Episode: Abduction) They were also protected by the Decree which prevented them from being arrested. (Episode: The Summit)