Bills · HR 4310
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4310Crime and Law Enforcement
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INTRO JUL 10· LAST ACTION JUL 10
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it significantly broadens federal authority to prosecute and punish crimes against public safety personnel, shifting some of these cases from state to federal courts. If this bill becomes law, it means that attacking or killing a wider range of law enforcement and public safety officers will carry severe federal penalties, potentially including the death penalty, ensuring that such crimes are handled at a national level under certain conditions. This could lead to more uniform application of justice across states for these specific crimes.
Without this bill, many of these crimes would continue to be prosecuted under state laws, which can vary widely in their definitions, sentencing guidelines, and the availability of the death penalty. Voters should care because it represents a federal effort to increase protections for those in public safety roles, potentially impacting how these crimes are investigated, charged, and punished nationwide. It could also influence discussions around federal-state jurisdiction in criminal justice matters and the appropriate balance of power.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes new federal crimes for killing, attempting to kill, or conspiring to kill federal judges, federal law enforcement officers, and federally funded public safety officers.
This provision expands federal jurisdiction over crimes against a broad category of public servants, ensuring consistent severe penalties across the country.
PROVISION 02
Sets a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years to life imprisonment for killing such officers, and if death results, 30 years to life or the death penalty.
This significantly increases the severity of federal penalties for fatal attacks on public safety personnel, aiming for deterrence and retribution.
PROVISION 03
Creates new federal offenses and escalating penalties for assaulting federally funded state or local law enforcement officers, based on the severity of injury or weapon use.
This provides federal recourse and tougher sentences for a wider range of assaults against state and local officers, even if they are not fatal.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Attorney General's certification for federal prosecution of assault cases, allowing federal intervention in specific circumstances like when a state lacks jurisdiction or fails to address bias-motivated violence.
This provision outlines when federal authorities can step in on assault cases that would typically fall under state jurisdiction, balancing federal and state powers.
PROVISION 05
Makes it a federal crime to flee across state or international borders to avoid prosecution or punishment for killing federal judges, federal law enforcement officers, or federally funded public safety officers.
This closes a potential loophole, ensuring that individuals cannot escape justice for these serious crimes by crossing jurisdictional lines.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Nebraska
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
51
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 2 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 10
Introduced in House
JUL 10
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4310
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 10, 2025
Last actionJul 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025
House BillHR 4310Crime and Law Enforcement
Back the Blue Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUL 10, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
4
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