WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Katie Britt issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and several of their Senate Republican colleagues introduced the Back the Blue Act (https://www.britt.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3BB2FE6FD9CAAC001DF524AC194DEC2A1E476324DB86BF333D491BB8E4D29A4B.ell25739-2-.pdf), which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves.
"As dangerous, violent threats and rhetoric rise against our courageous law enforcement officers, it is increasingly important that Congress ensures they have the protection and resources they deserve," said Senator Britt. "The Black the Blue Act honor...