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No Bounties on Badges Act

USA119th CongressHR-7114| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Tim Moore

Tim Moore

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (7)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the "No Bounties on Badges Act," amends Chapter 204 of title 18, United States Code, to expand the Attorney General's authority to offer rewards. It specifically authorizes the Attorney General to provide rewards for information related to acts of offering a bounty or other pecuniary compensation for harming or killing any law enforcement officer of the United States. The rewards are intended for individuals who furnish information leading to the arrest or conviction , in any country, of those who commit, conspire to commit, or attempt to commit such acts. Furthermore, rewards can be issued for information that leads to the prevention or frustration of these dangerous acts. This measure aims to deter and prosecute individuals who deliberately target law enforcement officials with incentives for violence or intimidation.
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Timeline
Dec 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3453
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3453
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Related Bills

  • S 119-3453: No Bounties on Badges Act

No Bounties on Badges Act

USA119th CongressHR-7114| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This legislation, known as the "No Bounties on Badges Act," amends Chapter 204 of title 18, United States Code, to expand the Attorney General's authority to offer rewards. It specifically authorizes the Attorney General to provide rewards for information related to acts of offering a bounty or other pecuniary compensation for harming or killing any law enforcement officer of the United States. The rewards are intended for individuals who furnish information leading to the arrest or conviction , in any country, of those who commit, conspire to commit, or attempt to commit such acts. Furthermore, rewards can be issued for information that leads to the prevention or frustration of these dangerous acts. This measure aims to deter and prosecute individuals who deliberately target law enforcement officials with incentives for violence or intimidation.
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Timeline
Dec 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3453
Introduced in Senate
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3453
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Tim Moore

Tim Moore

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (7)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Related Bills

  • S 119-3453: No Bounties on Badges Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted