HR 3079
Back the Blue Act of 2023
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Bill overview
The Back the Blue Act of 2023 aims to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and public safety personnel. It establishes new crimes for killing or assaulting these officials, expands the list of aggravating factors in death penalty cases to include their deaths, broadens law enforcement’s authority to carry firearms, and limits federal court review of convictions related to their deaths. The bill also addresses flight to avoid prosecution for officers involved in killings and clarifies self-defense rights for officers.
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Anthony D'Esposito
Bill Johnson
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