Stricter Federal Penalties for Attacks on Law Enforcement and Expanded Officer Rights.
This Act establishes severe new federal penalties, including potential death sentences, for killing or attempting to kill federally funded public safety officers, judges, and first responders. It also introduces mandatory minimum sentences for assaulting these officers. Furthermore, the legislation expands the rights of officers to carry firearms in federal facilities and allocates funding to improve police-community relations and officer wellness.
Key points
Creation of new, severe federal crimes and mandatory minimum sentences for killing or assaulting law enforcement officers, judges, firefighters, and first responders.
Limitation of federal appeals (habeas corpus) for individuals convicted in state courts of killing public safety officers.
Expansion of the authority for active and retired officers to carry firearms in federal facilities and school zones.
Authorization of up to $20 million annually for grants aimed at promoting trust, transparency, and improving relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Status:
Introduced
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