Back the Blue Act of 2023
This bill creates new federal crimes for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers and public safety personnel while they're on duty or because of their status as officers. It establishes mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years for murder of officers, with higher penalties for assaults causing serious injury or using deadly weapons. The bill also creates a new offense for fleeing to avoid prosecution for killing officers and limits federal habeas corpus relief for those convicted of killing officers. Additionally, it expands law enforcement officers' authority to carry firearms in certain locations. The bill directly affects law enforcement officers, public safety personnel, and individuals who commit violent acts against them.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 5, 2023
Last action May 5, 2023
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Total actions
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Committee
1
May 5, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
May 5, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Don Bacon
RRepublican
Co
Andy Barr
RRepublican
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Bill Johnson
RRepublican
Co
Dan Newhouse
RRepublican
Co
Daniel Meuser
RRepublican
Co
Derrick Van Orden
RRepublican
Co
Doug LaMalfa
RRepublican
Co
Elise M. Stefanik
RRepublican
Co
Erin Houchin
RRepublican
Co
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
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