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Introduced
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target America’s public safety officers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Thin Blue Line Act, amends the federal criminal code to provide enhanced penalties, including the death penalty, for individuals convicted of murdering or targeting law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other public safety officials in the course of their official duties. Specifically, the bill adds "killing or targeting of law enforcement officers" as an aggravating factor that can be considered when determining whether to impose the death penalty. This means that if someone is convicted of murdering a law enforcement officer or other public safety official because of their official duties or status, they may face harsher sentencing, including the possibility of the death penalty.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Mike Braun (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Eric Schmitt (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S428) (on 02/15/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/459/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s459/BILLS-118s459is.pdf |
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