Bills · S 83
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 83First responders and emergency personnelHealth personnel
Thin Blue Line Act
INTRO JAN 14· LAST ACTION JAN 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this bill expands the circumstances under which the federal government can seek the death penalty. If enacted, it would elevate the killing or targeting of public safety officers to one of the most serious federal offenses, potentially punishable by death. This legislation reflects a broader societal debate about the appropriate use and scope of capital punishment in the U.S. justice system, as well as the level of protection afforded to first responders.
The bill aims to send a strong message that attacks on individuals who protect the public will be met with the most severe federal punishment available. For those concerned about public safety and the welfare of first responders, this bill might be seen as a necessary measure. Conversely, for those who oppose the death penalty or have concerns about its application, this represents an expansion of its potential use.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill amends Section 3592(c) of Title 18, United States Code, by adding a new aggravating factor for crimes eligible for the death penalty.
This directly expands the conditions under which a defendant could be eligible for the federal death penalty.
PROVISION 02
The new aggravating factor applies when a defendant kills or attempts to kill a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
This specifically targets crimes against public safety personnel, broadening the scope of federal capital offenses to include these victims.
PROVISION 03
The killing or targeting must occur while the public safety officer is engaged in official duties, because of their duties, or because of their status as a public official or employee.
This clarifies the specific circumstances under which the enhanced penalty would apply, focusing on job-related attacks.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
131
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 16 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 14
Introduced in Senate
JAN 14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 83
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 14, 2025
Last actionJan 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2025
Senate BillS 83First responders and emergency personnelHealth personnel
Thin Blue Line Act
INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 14, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
16
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
