Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3080
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Back the Blue Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 11, 2021
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
May 11, 2021
Latest Action
Nov 9, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
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
3080
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.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Back the Blue Act of 2021

This bill establishes new criminal offenses for killing, assaulting, and fleeing to avoid prosecution for killing a judge, law enforcement officer, or public safety officer.

Additionally, the bill

  • expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer, judge, prosecutor, or firefighter or other first responder;
  • broadens the authority of federal law enforcement officers to carry firearms; and
  • limits federal court review of challenges to state court convictions for killing a public safety officer or judge.

Finally, it directs the Department of Justice to make grants to law enforcement agencies and nongovernmental organizations to promote trust and improve relations between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Text (1)
Actions (3)
11/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:52 PM