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H.R.3080: Back the Blue Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 2021
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 11, 2021
Bill Summary
Back the Blue Act of 2021 This bill establishes new criminal offenses for killing, assaulting, and fleeing to avoid prosecution for killing a judge, law enforcement officer, or public safety officer. Additionally, the bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer, judge, prosecutor, or firefighter or other first responder; ...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 9, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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May 11, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 11, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Don Bacon (R-Neb.) |