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Back the Blue Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3080| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (22)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5395
Back the Blue Act of 2019
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1599
Introduced in Senate
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5395
    Back the Blue Act of 2019


  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1599
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-1599: Back the Blue Act of 2021
Assault and harassment offensesCivil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsFirearms and explosivesFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyJudgesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegal fees and court costsViolent crimeWorker safety and health

Back the Blue Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3080| House 
| Updated: 11/9/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5395
Back the Blue Act of 2019
May 11, 2021
Introduced in House
May 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 12, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1599
Introduced in Senate
Nov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5395
    Back the Blue Act of 2019


  • May 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 12, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1599
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 9, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (22)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Steve Stivers (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 117-1599: Back the Blue Act of 2021
  • 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 personnelGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyJudgesLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLegal fees and court costsViolent crimeWorker safety and health