CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Bill · H.R. 378· House(119-HR-378)

Thin Blue Line Act

Rep. Buchanan

Age: 75 years

Florida

Introduced: 1/14/2025
Last activity: 1/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Vern Buchanan
Cosponsors: - 42 - 1

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Thin Blue Line Act," proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. It specifically seeks to amend the law regarding the death penalty. The amendment aims to add new aggravating factors for sentencing. These factors would be based on the status of the victim. Specifically, it targets the killing or targeting of certain law enforcement officers and first responders.

Yes

Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+5
The bill expands the scope of the death penalty by adding specific aggravating factors related to the status of the victim.

The opposite

Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill expands the criteria under which the death penalty can be applied to defendants.