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Harsher Penalties for Killing Officers: Life Imprisonment or Death

This bill introduces stricter penalties for the murder of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. It aims to enhance the protection of public servants and may impact the sense of security within communities.
Key points
Murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer acting in official duties will be punishable by life imprisonment or death.
The bill outlines factors that may lead to a death sentence, such as ambush, prior threats, affiliation with violence-promoting organizations, or committing the offense during organized anti-law enforcement activity.
The bill does not prevent states from prosecuting such offenses under their own laws.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1627
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27]
Process start date: 2023-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1627.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer acting in official duties will be punishable by life imprisonment or death.
  • The bill outlines factors that may lead to a death sentence, such as ambush, prior threats, affiliation with violence-promoting organizations, or committing the offense during organized anti-law enforcement activity.
  • The bill does not prevent states from prosecuting such offenses under their own laws.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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