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Back the Blue Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1480| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Back the Blue Act of 2019 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; limits federal court review of challenges to state court convictions for killing a public safety officer or judge; and limits the recovery of compensatory damages and prohibits the recovery of attorney's fees by an individual for a violation of rights that occurred as a result of (or in the course of) conduct that constitutes a felony or crime of violence. 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.
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Timeline
May 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889)
Jan 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5395
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889)


  • January 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5395
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5395: Back the Blue Act of 2019
Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsFirearms and explosivesFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelJudgesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegal fees and court costsViolent crimeWorker safety and health

Back the Blue Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1480| Senate 
| Updated: 5/15/2019
Back the Blue Act of 2019 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; limits federal court review of challenges to state court convictions for killing a public safety officer or judge; and limits the recovery of compensatory damages and prohibits the recovery of attorney's fees by an individual for a violation of rights that occurred as a result of (or in the course of) conduct that constitutes a felony or crime of violence. 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.
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Timeline
May 15, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 15, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889)
Jan 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5395
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • May 15, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 15, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889)


  • January 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5395
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (17)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)David Perdue (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Pat Roberts (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5395: Back the Blue Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsFirearms and explosivesFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelJudgesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegal fees and court costsViolent crimeWorker safety and health