Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 72
Thin Blue Line Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 4, 2021)
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.
What just happenedMar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16](R-FL)Sponsor
41 cosponsors41 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021
- Mar 1, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House