US SB1480 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 18-0)
Status: Introduced on May 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 15 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A bill to protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Title
Back the Blue Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Thom Tillis [R-NC] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] |
| Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY] | Sen. David Perdue [R-GA] | Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] |
| Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] | Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] | Sen. Rob Portman [R-OH] | Sen. Bill Cassidy [R-LA] |
| Sen. Roy Blunt [R-MO] | Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith [R-MS] | Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] |
| Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS] | Sen. James Lankford [R-OK] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-15 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2888-2889) |
Same As/Similar To
HB5395 (Same As) 2020-01-30 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Subjects
Assault and harassment offenses
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Firearms and explosives
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Judges
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Legal fees and court costs
Violent crime
Worker safety and health
Civil actions and liability
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Firearms and explosives
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Judges
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Legal fees and court costs
Violent crime
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1480/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1480/BILLS-116s1480is.pdf |
