118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1627 — Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act

“To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Mar 17, 2023

Last action Mar 17, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 17, 2023

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Referred

Mar 17, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.