Thin Blue Line Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:53:14Z

Explore the details of House Bill 130 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.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 130

The Thin Blue Line Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 130, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the penalties for individuals who commit certain crimes against law enforcement officers.

Specifically, the Thin Blue Line Act would make it a federal crime to kill, attempt to kill, or conspire to kill a federal law enforcement officer, a state or local officer, or a first responder. The bill would also impose stricter penalties, including the possibility of the death penalty or life imprisonment, for individuals convicted of these crimes.

Supporters of the Thin Blue Line Act argue that it is necessary to protect those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities. They believe that harsher penalties will serve as a deterrent and send a strong message that violence against law enforcement officers will not be tolerated. Critics of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential for misuse of the death penalty and argue that it may not effectively address the root causes of violence against law enforcement officers. Overall, the Thin Blue Line Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to increase protections for law enforcement officers and first responders. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.

Congressional Summary of HR 130

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 130

Bill HR 130 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 130 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 130's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 130

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

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Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency medical services and trauma careFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelLaw enforcement officersViolent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 130

Thin Blue Line ActThin Blue Line ActTo amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.

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