Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 83
Thin Blue Line Act
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Introduced 2025-01-14Topic: criminal justiceSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThin 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.
Sponsors
- Ted Cruz Republican sponsor
- 16 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-01-14 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |