HR 1149 · 110th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Justice for Public Safety Officers Act

Introduced 2007-02-16· Sponsored by Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.(2007-03-19)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Justice for Public Safety Officers Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit and impose enhanced criminal penalties for: (1) killing (or attempting or conspiring to kill) a federally protected safety officer (or former officer) while such officer is engaged in official duties or on the account of the performance of such duties; and (2) interstate or foreign flight to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement for killing a federally protected safety officer. Defines "federally protected safety officer" as a public safety officer for a public agency that receives annual federal assistance of more than $10,000. Includes within the definition of "federally protected safety officer" judicial officers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, chaplains, and members of a rescue squad or ambulance crew.…

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Cosponsors (12)

1 Democrat11 Republicans