Currently pending in Congress is a bill, H.R. 115, that would expand the federal death penalty statute by adding a 17th statutory aggravating factor for the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer, firefighter or other first responder who dies while engaged in the performance of his or her official duties or because of his or her status as a law enforcement officer.
Tomorrow, 05/16/17 the House is scheduled to vote on H.R. 115.
