Legis Daily

Back the Blue Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-355| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2023
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (20)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Back the Blue Act of 2023 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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5395
Back the Blue Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3080
Back the Blue Act of 2021
Jan 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1569
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5395
    Back the Blue Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3080
    Back the Blue Act of 2021


  • January 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1569
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3079: Back the Blue Act of 2023
  • S 118-1569: Back the Blue Act of 2023
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 2023

USA118th CongressHR-355| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2023
Back the Blue Act of 2023 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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5395
Back the Blue Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3080
Back the Blue Act of 2021
Jan 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 11, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1569
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5395
    Back the Blue Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3080
    Back the Blue Act of 2021


  • January 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 11, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1569
    Introduced in Senate
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (20)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-3079: Back the Blue Act of 2023
  • S 118-1569: Back the Blue Act of 2023
  • 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