To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines aggravating factors for death penalty Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17)Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer (A). It relies on definition changes. The main policy areas are Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.
Key Provisions
- Defines aggravating factors for death penalty Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17)Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer (A)...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines aggravating factors for death penalty Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17)Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer (A).
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill defines aggravating factors for death penalty Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17)Killing or targeting of law enforcement officer (A).
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Buchanan (for himself, Mr. Waltz, Ms. Malliotakis, Mr. Fitzpatrick, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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