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Thin Blue Line Act

USA119th CongressHR-378| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (40)
David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend title 18, United States Code, by adding new aggravating factors that could lead to the imposition of the death penalty. The primary purpose is to expand the circumstances under which a capital sentence may be considered in federal cases. Specifically, the bill establishes that killing or targeting certain individuals will be considered an aggravating factor. These individuals include law enforcement officers , firefighters , and other first responders who are authorized to engage in or supervise criminal law enforcement activities. The aggravating factor applies if the victim was killed or targeted while performing official duties, because of their official duties, or due to their status as a public official or employee.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-99
Thin Blue Line Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-72
Thin Blue Line Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-130
Thin Blue Line Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-115
Thin Blue Line Act
Jan 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-83
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-99
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-72
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-130
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-115
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • January 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-83
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-83: Thin Blue Line Act
Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency medical services and trauma careFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelLaw enforcement officersViolent crime

Thin Blue Line Act

USA119th CongressHR-378| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
This bill proposes to amend title 18, United States Code, by adding new aggravating factors that could lead to the imposition of the death penalty. The primary purpose is to expand the circumstances under which a capital sentence may be considered in federal cases. Specifically, the bill establishes that killing or targeting certain individuals will be considered an aggravating factor. These individuals include law enforcement officers , firefighters , and other first responders who are authorized to engage in or supervise criminal law enforcement activities. The aggravating factor applies if the victim was killed or targeted while performing official duties, because of their official duties, or due to their status as a public official or employee.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-99
Thin Blue Line Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-72
Thin Blue Line Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-130
Thin Blue Line Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-115
Thin Blue Line Act
Jan 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-83
Introduced in Senate
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-99
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-72
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-130
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-115
    Thin Blue Line Act


  • January 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-83
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (40)
David Kustoff (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-83: Thin Blue Line Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingEmergency medical services and trauma careFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth personnelLaw enforcement officersViolent crime