Risch, Crapo, Cornyn Introduce Back the Blue Act
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release on May 11, 2023:
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 26 colleagues to introduce the Back the Blue Act, which would increase the penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers.
"Our nation's law enforcement officers put their personal safety on the line every day to protect and serve our communities. . . .
U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and 26 colleagues to introduce the Back the Blue Act, which would increase the penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers.
"Our nation's law enforcement officers put their personal safety on the line every day to protect and serve our communities. . . .