Thin Blue Line Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-05T23:07:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3458 Thin Blue Line Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2022, 11:07 PM

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.

Congress

117

Number

S - 3458

Introduced on

2022-01-10

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

1/18/2022

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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced

Introduced to House

House to Vote

Introduced to Senate

Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target America's public safety officers.

Policy Areas

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/20/2022

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.

Latest Action1/18/2022

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 238.