H.R. 99 116th Congress House

Thin Blue Line Act

Official title: To 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.

Introduced: January 3, 2019 Introduced by: Vern Buchanan Republican · Florida See on congress.gov

Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency medical services and trauma careFires

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First responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelLaw enforcement officersViolent crime

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Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Jan 3, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 3, 2019

Introduced in House

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Latest action January 3, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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