HR 355
Back the Blue Act of 2023
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```json { "summary": "The Back the Blue Act of 2023 aims to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and enhance accountability for crimes against them. It introduces new criminal offenses for killing, assaulting, or fleeing prosecution after killing judges, officers, or first responders, expands aggravating factors in death penalty cases, and limits certain federal court reviews. Furthermore, the bill directs the Department of Justice to provide grants to law enforcement agencies and organizations to improve community relations and promote trust. Finally, it addresses self-defense rights for officers and clarifies firearm regulations.", "keyProvisions": [ "Creates new criminal offenses for killing, assaulting, or fleeing prosecution after killing judges, law enforcement
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Anthony D'Esposito
Bill Johnson
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