S 166
Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act, aims to increase penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers. Specifically, it enhances sentencing for murder and assault against federal and state/local officers, particularly when those crimes involve interstate commerce or weapons. The bill also creates a new section addressing the murder of law enforcement officers, aligning sentencing with first-degree murder standards. Finally, it requires the Attorney General to report on prosecutions stemming from these changes.
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Thomas Tillis
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