S 83 119th Congress Senate In Committee

Thin Blue Line Act

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · Jan 14, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Thin Blue Line Act 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Independent · TX
Cosponsors (16)
Sen. KennedySen. HagertySen. ScottSen. BoozmanSen. HoevenSen. BlackburnSen. BuddSen. JohnsonSen. LankfordSen. Schmitt+6 more

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