S. 83: Thin Blue Line Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 16 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-14):
Thin Blue Line Act
This bill expands the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
Cosponsors (16)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Ted Budd | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Ron Johnson | R WI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Eric Schmitt | R MO 2025-01-15 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL 2025-01-29 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-02-10 |
| Jim Banks | R IN 2025-04-09 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-05-13 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2025-07-30 |
| Ashley Moody | R FL 2026-02-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 83 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 83?
S. 83 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Thin Blue Line Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 83 are available on congress.gov.
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