Bill · S. 3453· Senate(119-S-3453)
No Bounties on Badges Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Bounties on Badges Act," proposes amendments to title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to authorize the Attorney General to reward individuals for providing information related to acts of violence or intimidation against law enforcement. Specifically, these rewards would apply to those who offer money or other compensation for harming or killing a United States law enforcement officer. The rewards are intended to lead to the arrest or conviction of perpetrators or those conspiring to commit such acts. Additionally, information that helps prevent or frustrate such acts would qualify for a reward.
Yes
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The bill provides financial incentives for information that aids in the arrest or conviction of those targeting law enforcement officers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Rewarding Information for Law Enforcement Safety: The Attorney General may reward individuals for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of those targeting law enforcement with violence or intimidation (Section 2(a)(2)). This could help protect law enforcement officials from harm.
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Prevention of Crimes: Rewards can be granted for information leading to the prevention or frustration of acts involving the offering of money to harm or kill a law enforcement officer (Section 2(a)(2)). This provides a mechanism to stop such acts before they occur.
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International Reach: The provision allows for rewards related to arrests or convictions that occur in any country (Section 2(a)(2)). This could help track and penalize individuals regardless of where they are located.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5
- 12/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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