Defending Our Defenders Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:40Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 868 Defending Our Defenders 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, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 868

Defending Our Defenders Act

This bill establishes federal criminal offenses involving the murder of federal, state, or local law enforcement officers. Violators are subject to life in prison or death.

The bill sets forth aggravating factors (e.g., intent to ambush or prior history of promoting violence against a law enforcement officer) to be considered in determining whether to impose the death penalty.

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Current Status of Bill S 868

Bill S 868 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill S 868 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill S 868's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 868

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 868

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses

- Crime victims

- Criminal procedure and sentencing

- Law enforcement officers

- Political movements and philosophies

- Terrorism

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 868

Defending Our Defenders Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death.