House Bill 72
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Thin Blue Line Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
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Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
72
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Vern Buchanan
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
January 4, 2021
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03/01/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:22 PM