Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act
Summary
H.R. 1627, the Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act, would make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a federal crime punishable by life in prison or the death penalty. The bill outlines specific aggravating factors for judges and juries to consider when deciding on a death sentence, such as whether the killing involved an ambush or if the perpetrator had a history of promoting violence against police. If enacted, this legislation would allow federal prosecutors to take over cases involving the killing of local and state officers, which are typically handled by state courts.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 26, 2025
