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Introduced
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
In Committee
03/17/2023
03/17/2023
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 make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death.
AI Summary
This bill, the Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act, amends Title 18 of the United States Code to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death. The bill outlines several aggravating factors that can be considered in determining whether a death sentence is appropriate, such as intent to ambush the officer, prior statements advocating for violence against law enforcement, and participation in organizations that promote violence. The bill also clarifies that it does not prevent states or other jurisdictions from exercising their own authority over such offenses.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Mike Garcia (R)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Dan Bishop (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Andy Harris (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Morgan Luttrell (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Jay Obernolte (R),
Hal Rogers (R),
Claudia Tenney (R),
David Valadao (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Derrick Van Orden (R),
Ryan Zinke (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/17/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1627/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1627/BILLS-118hr1627ih.pdf |
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