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Introduced
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
In Committee
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim. This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
AI Summary
This bill, the Thin Blue Line Act, amends Title 18 of the United States Code to add an additional aggravating factor for the imposition of the death penalty. Specifically, the bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder, either while they were engaged in the performance of their official duties, because of the performance of their official duties, or because of their status as a public official or employee.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (20)
Vern Buchanan (R)*,
Ralph Abraham (R),
Jodey Arrington (R),
Andy Barr (R),
Mike Bost (R),
Larry Bucshon (R),
Buddy Carter (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Neal Dunn (R),
Morgan Griffith (R),
James Hagedorn (R),
Fred Keller (R),
Dan Meuser (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
John Shimkus (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Scott Tipton (R),
Steve Watkins (R),
Roger Williams (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 01/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/99/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr99/BILLS-116hr99ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr99/BILLS-116hr99ih.pdf.pdf |
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