H.R. 1690 · 117th Congress · House

Defending our Defenders Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Mar 9, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Defending Our Defenders Act

This bill establishes federal criminal offenses involving the murder of federal, state, or local law enforcement officers. Violators are subject to life in prison or death.

The bill sets forth aggravating factors (e.g., intent to ambush or prior history of promoting violence against a law enforcement officer) to be considered in determining whether to impose the death penalty.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 18, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. MAR 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 09, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: May 18, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 9, 2021

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