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Back the Blue Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1599| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

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

S 116-1480
Back the Blue Act of 2019
May 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3080
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1480
    Back the Blue Act of 2019


  • May 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3080
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3080: 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 CongressS-1599| Senate 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
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

S 116-1480
Back the Blue Act of 2019
May 12, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 12, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 9, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3080
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1480
    Back the Blue Act of 2019


  • May 12, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 12, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 9, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3080
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (21)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mike Braun (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Rob Portman (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-3080: 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