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Introduced
05/10/2017
05/10/2017
In Committee
05/10/2017
05/10/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Thin Blue Line Act This bill amends the federal criminal code to expand 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, titled the Thin Blue Line Act, amends the federal criminal code to expand the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations. Specifically, it includes killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder as an aggravating factor that can be considered when determining the sentence for a convicted murderer. The bill aims to provide enhanced penalties for those convicted of murdering or targeting public safety officers who are engaged in or supervising the prevention, investigation, or prosecution of criminal activities, or who are firefighters or other first responders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Pat Toomey (R)*,
Roy Blunt (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
John Hoeven (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Lee (R),
John McCain (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
David Perdue (R),
Rob Portman (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/10/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1085/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1085/BILLS-115s1085is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1085/BILLS-115s1085is.pdf.pdf |
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