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Senator Markey Celebrates Additional $20 Million in Federal Relief to Help Massachusetts Households Cover Energy Costs

Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey

Total LIHEAP funding for Massachusetts reaches $216 million for the 2023 Fiscal Year

Washington (March 16, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the Heating and Cooling Relief Act, today celebrated an announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that Massachusetts and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will receive additional federal funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to ensure low-income households and seniors can pay their energy bills, providing critical assistance during the cold winter months. Massachusetts will receive another $19.6 million, and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will receive approximately $30,000. For the 2023 Fiscal Year, Massachusetts has now received a total of $215.6 million, and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has received more than $323,800 in LIHEAP funding.

“From Winter Storm Elliot last December to this week’s Nor’easter, far too many families in Massachusetts have been buried under skyrocketing heating bills as they try to stay safe and warm,” said Senator Markey. “LIHEAP funding is essential for Massachusetts families and seniors who need a little extra help to make ends meet during the region’s harsh winters, and this announcement means more households will be able to access this critical relief. No family should have to choose between paying their energy bills or facing the freezing cold.”

Last month, Senator Markey and Representative Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) reintroduced the Heating and Cooling Relief Act to invest in and expand LIHEAP, ensuring families who are eligible for fuel assistance and support are provided the relief they need, and to leverage LIHEAP funding to invest in climate adoption and clean energy. Senator Markey also joined his colleagues in writing to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra urging the swift allocation of remaining emergency LIHEAP funds. For Fiscal Year 2023, Senator Markey worked with his congressional colleagues to secure a total $6.1 billion in LIHEAP funding.

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Rounds, Thune Work with Bipartisan Colleagues to Reintroduce Year-Round E15 Legislation

Source: United States Senator for South Dakota Mike Rounds

03.16.23

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) in reintroducing the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to allow the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends higher than 10 percent. If passed into law, this bill would end years of regulatory uncertainty and prevent a patchwork approach of uneven state regulations. Increasing the availability of biofuels like E15 would benefit the economy, environment and consumers.

“Securing year-round access to E15 is common sense, and this bill is the best way to achieve that goal,” said Rounds. “This bipartisan legislation not only supports South Dakota producers and consumers, it also provides our country with stability in the market and greater energy independence. I am pleased to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to make this a permanent, lower-cost option for drivers in South Dakota and across the country.”

“American drivers have enjoyed year-round access to cleaner and more affordable E15 fuel for four years, and it’s time to make this permanent,” said Thune. “I’m proud to support this legislation that would give South Dakota farmers and fuel retailers the certainty they need to offer E15 fuel without seasonal disruption and provide consumers with this lower-cost fuel option.”

“Our bipartisan legislation is the only permanent, nationwide solution to unleashing the power of year-round E15,” said Fischer. “It’s why we’ve been able to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders from the oil/gas, biofuel, ag, and transportation sectors to support our legislation. Negating the need for a patchwork of regulations will ensure all Americans can enjoy lower costs at the pump. With this unique coalition of support, I’m more optimistic than ever that we can make year-round E15 a reality.” 

The Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act is endorsed by the National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, the America Farm Bureau Federation, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, American Coalition for Ethanol, American Petroleum Institute, SIGMA, National Association of Truck Stop Operators and National Association of Convenience Stores.

This legislation is cosponsored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.).

Companion legislation was also introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.).

Click HERE for full bill text.

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Rubio, Kaine Propose Plan to Increase Security and Stability in the Caribbean

Source: United States Senator for Florida Marco Rubio

The collapse of law and order in Haiti demonstrates the serious threat corruption and drug trafficking pose to countries in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Moscow and Beijing continue to expand their influence in the Western Hemisphere. Greater U.S. engagement with regional governments would increase security and stability for all.

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Caribbean Basin Security Authorization Act to codify and improve the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative, which coordinates regional security cooperation, combats drug trafficking, strengthens the rule of law, and boosts disaster resilience.

  • “This crucial bipartisan and bicameral legislation would enhance an interagency initiative to provide training and equipment to law enforcement agencies in countries in the Caribbean. At a time in which our region faces enormous challenges and hardships, it’s important the United States Government assist our democratic allies to counter drug trafficking, prevent gang-related violence, and conduct criminal investigations.” – Senator Rubio


  • “Promoting stability and cooperation in the Caribbean strengthens our own national security, increases the resilience of our Caribbean partners, and counters the Chinese Communist Party’s growing influence in the Western Hemisphere. Making these resources available to help counter drug trafficking, corruption, and the destabilizing impacts of climate change is a commonsense step, and I urge my colleagues to join us in working to make the Western Hemisphere safer and more prosperous for all.” – Senator Kaine


The Caribbean Basin Security Authorization Act previously passed the U.S. House of Representatives in April 2022.

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Rubio Introduces Bills to Stand Up to Criminal Cuban Regime

Source: United States Senator for Florida Marco Rubio

Two weeks ago, Cuban agents were scheduled to meet with the U.S. Coast Guard and tour multiple facilities in the United States. As officials of a country designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism, the presence of those Cuban intelligence operatives would have posed a direct threat to U.S. national security.    
 
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) took steps to prevent a similar situation from happening in the future. He introduced a bill to ensure State Sponsors of Terrorism and Terrorist Organizations are prohibited from engaging with the Secretary of Homeland Security through the International Port Security Program. Additionally, Rubio reintroduced two bills to push back against the Cuban regime’s repression: one legislation would prohibit Cuba’s removal from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List until there are free, fair, and democratic elections on the island and all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience are released; and the other legislation seeks to support internet freedom in Cuba.
 

  • “It is beyond comprehension how the Biden Administration could be so naive. Inviting agents of a designated State Sponsor of Terrorism to tour our security facilities is dumb and dangerous. The Cuban dictatorship is an enemy of the U.S. and actively aids tyrants worldwide. If this administration doesn’t stand up to the criminal Cuban regime, I will.” — Senator Rubio

 
Rubio wrote an op-ed for The Miami Herald condemning the planned visit of Cuban Border Guard and Ministry of Foreign Affairs agents to the U.S. naval base and capital. 

  • International Port Security Enforcement Act: The legislation would ensure that ports controlled by State Sponsors of Terrorism and Terrorist Organizations are automatically deemed as not having effective antiterrorism measures, through the International Port Security Program, and that the U.S. Coast Guard does not share our nation’s port security protocols with them. Rick Scott (R-FL) is a cosponsor.
  • Fighting Oppression until the Reign of Castro Ends Act (FORCE) Act: First introduced in March 2021, the legislation would prevent President Joe Biden or Secretary Antony Blinken from removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism List and lifting other Cuba-related sanctions. Under the FORCE Act, Cuba cannot be removed from the U.S. Department of State’s Sponsor of Terrorism list until the requirements under the LIBERTAD Act are met. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rick Scott (R-FL) are cosponsors.

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Scott Demands Answers from Secretary Yellen on Unsound Fiscal Policies, Silicon Valley Bank Failure

Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott

Thursday | March 16, 2023

Today, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) pressed Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the White House’s massive budget request that includes over $5 trillion in tax hikes and balloons the national debt by nearly $20 trillion over the next ten years. The Senator, who serves as Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, also demanded answers from the Secretary on the White House’s spending that created an inflationary environment and rising interest rates which led to the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.

                                                                                                      Watch Senator Scott’s remarks and questions here.
  
Ranking Member Scott’s remarks as delivered:

Thank you, Chairman and Secretary Yellen, thank you for being here this morning, and thank you also for the conversation we had on Monday. We may not always see eye to eye on a number of the issues, but your availability was helpful and understanding and appreciating the actions of the administration. So, thank you for that part.

I’m sure you’ve seen – and maybe even had a big hand in proposing some of the President’s budget request. I could honestly spend hours talking about the President’s budget and how much I dislike it. I think it’s bad for the economy, I think it’s bad for the American people. We certainly see five trillion dollars worth of tax increases, seven trillion dollars in spending, the highest tax rate on individuals in this country in the last forty years, and a new corporate tax rate higher than the tax rate imposed the Chinese Communist Party on their own businesses. More and more policies that undermine our nation’s energy independence and energy security.

This isn’t a budget that unifies the country. This budget only seeks to isolate and divide us. This budget, simply said, taxes too much and spends too much.  In the midst of all this budget talk, however, we are once again having to exercise important oversight over the federal regulators and agencies that are responsible for ensuring they’re doing the job that Congress gave them the tools to do. As such, I want to spend some time discussing Silicon Valley Bank. While there are many questions that must be answered, I do know a few things for sure. 

First, the bank failed because of its management and because of its board. I know that the failure of SVB also was contributed to by a lax regulatory environment. I believe that the state and federal regulators failed to appropriately use the tools they have to supervise and regulate the failed institutions, and, finally, that Biden’s handling of the economy contributed to these banking failures. The President’s budget is further evidence of reckless taxing and spending that will only exacerbate the highest inflation we’ve seen in forty years. This impact will be felt by everyone and everything, from grocery bills to financial institutions. It appears that the San Francisco Fed was asleep at the wheel and failed to meet their basic, not enhanced, but basic supervisory responsibilities, therefore, missed their opportunity to use enhanced supervisory tools, if necessary. Instead of taking accountability for this blatant failure, regulators are now forecasting that they plan to increase regulations on the rest of the banking industry. In other words, the banks that made responsible business decisions and have not failed. The failure to supervise is inexcusable, and I plan to hold the regulators accountable. This administration’s tax and spending policies fueled inflation and will only further lead to unmanageable inflation and high and higher interest rates. Secretary Yellen, will this administration acknowledge that their reckless taxes spending contributed to not only the challenges that we not only see in everyday households but also to the challenges that we’re facing today with SVB?             

Thank you, I don’t want to cut you off, but I only have a minute left, and I want to just say there’s no doubt that the pandemic was in the rearview mirror we saw the COVID relief response in January of 2021 that spent $1.9 trillion dollars. The only thing missing in that COVID relief bill was COVID relief. We had 1% for COVID vaccines, under 10% for related health, and a lot of liberal policies embedded in the $2 trillion dollars of spending which then led and accelerated inflation to a 9.1% or a forty year high. The Fed’s response to the high level of inflation was to have 8 rate increases leading to a liquidity challenge that we are now seeing the results of. 

Thank you very much.

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King Sees Strategic “Opening” in Africa After China’s Broken Promises Strain Ties

Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today asked a top U.S. general about opportunities in African countries where China has scaled back infrastructure promises or exploited debts. In a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, King brought attention to growing “buyer’s remorse” among African countries that have partnered with China and urged General Michael Langley – Commander of United States Africa Command – to seize opportunities for the U.S. to capitalize on these broken promises.

“We’ve been having a lot of discussion today about China’s activities in Africa. Is there any buyer’s remorse? China has sort of scaled back on Belt and Road, to some extent, and some of the debt issues are now coming to the fore,” said Senator King. “Are the countries in Africa starting to rethink some of those commitments? Buyer’s remorse is probably the best term.”

“Senator, great question. I traverse for that, for any indicators of that. Lo and behold, I saw a story this morning, out of Kenya. They’ve taken to the streets, of how China has been taking advantage of them in the deals that they strike,” replied General Langley. “There’s other indicators across the continent, other stories of debt-trap diplomacy….”

“If that’s the case, and it appears that it is, does this create an opening for us to be more active in infrastructure projects, support for development in these countries, that we can come in and show that it can be done in a much more efficient and skilled way?” asked Senator King.

“Absolutely, Senator. We do have that. We see that as an opportunity,” replied General Langley. “As we call it, a consolidated strategic opportunity, and we need to match it up with key strategic activities. And whereas we can use a whole government approach, we can use Prosper Africa, Digital Africa, and get these programs off the ground and going. I know that I met with Assistant Secretary Molly Fee last week, and also I was over at USAID, and we have a plan of action, collectively, whole of government, to be able to put it in motion.”

Continuing his questioning, King, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, called for greater forward thinking on the continent to address Chinese control over critical resources like lithium.

“You used a phrase earlier that I noted, about the Chinese efforts to monopolize and get a hold of these rare earths and minerals, forward thinking by the [Chinese Government]. We haven’t been doing that forward thinking,” said Senator King. “We’ve allowed them to take control of, for example, lithium. An essential element for EV batteries, 87% of the processed lithium that goes into EV batteries in this country comes from China, and we haven’t been doing that forward thinking. I’m suggesting that that’s something we should start to think about, and it should be a combination of government action, but also the private sector. We don’t do everything by the government here.”

“Senator, that’s correct. We don’t tell the good news story enough,” replied General Langley. “But, on legislation passed, such as Prosper Africa, it’s also a message to our private industry to invest in Africa. That’s what I talk about when I talk to the country teams, as they are heavily recruiting back in the US, for investment in African nations and states.”

A member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Senator King is recognized as one of the Senate’s leading, thoughtful voices on the national security and foreign policy challenges posed by China. Earlier today, he introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a commission tasked with developing a comprehensive whole-of-government approach for how the United States should address the economic, security, and diplomatic challenges posed by China. 

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Senators Johnson and Baldwin Renew Bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission

Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Ron Johnson

WISCONSIN – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) announced that they have renewed their agreement establishing the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to provide recommendations for nominations during the 118th Congress for U.S. Attorneys and federal judicial positions. Currently, there are vacancies in the U.S. Attorney position for the Western District of Wisconsin and for a federal judgeship on U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

“The goal for all officers of the court, especially judges, should be the equal application of law,” said Senator Johnson. “Our judicial commission has worked in the past, and it can work in the future, if everyone concentrates on finding individuals who will apply the law and not alter it to fit their ideological or policy preferences. I look forward to working with the commission to find individuals who will provide that type of justice for the citizens of Wisconsin.”

“I am glad to join Senator Johnson in moving forward with the bipartisan Wisconsin Federal Nominating Commission to help us fill crucial U.S. Attorney and judicial vacancies in Wisconsin,” said Senator Baldwin. “I am confident that the commission will again identify highly qualified, experienced candidates who will serve the people of Wisconsin with fairness and impartiality, and look forward to filling the vacancies expeditiously.”

Application materials will be made available by the State Bar of Wisconsin. The Commission will accept applications for the Eastern District judgeship vacancy from April 1 – May 1, 2023. The Commission will accept applications for the Western District U.S. Attorney vacancy from May 1 – May 31, 2023. The commission will again be comprised of six Wisconsinites who are members of the Wisconsin State Bar, three members appointed by each senator. Senator Baldwin appointed Retired Judge Charles N. Clevert, Jr., Christine Bremer Muggli of Bremer & Trollop Law Offices, S.C., and Jeffrey A. Mandell of Stafford Rosenbaum L.L.P. Senator Johnson appointed Paul Swanson of Steinhilber Swanson L.L.P., William Curran of Curran Law Office, and Richard Esenberg, Founder, President and General Counsel of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty.

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Senator Johnson Joins Colleagues to Stop Biden Admin From Turning Lawful Gun Owners Into Felons With Pistol Brace Rule

Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Ron Johnson

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and 44 of their Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval to prevent the Biden Administration’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) from enforcing an anti-Second Amendment pistol brace rule. The ATF’s rule would require gun owners to register pistols with stabilizing braces with the ATF or otherwise be subject to criminal penalties, turning law-abiding gun owners into potential criminals overnight.

“This new rule is yet another example of federal overreach by Biden’s Department of Justice. The unconstitutional action from the ATF is an infringement on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners. I hope my colleagues on both sides of the aisle will join us in halting this action by the Administration,” said Sen. Johnson.

“Millions of law-abiding Americans use pistol braces, and many of those Americans rely on braces because they are disabled. If Congress doesn’t correct the ATF’s misguided rule, countless law-abiding gunowners in Louisiana and other states will become criminals in the blink of an eye. The Biden administration’s assault on the Second Amendment isn’t going to stop unless we defend this fundamental liberty,” said Sen. Kennedy.

“The Biden administration’s war on every American’s fundamental right to bear arms is relentless and an offense to our founders. Congress must use every tool at its disposal to stop the Biden ATF from enacting this unconstitutional gun grab and creating its newly proposed anti-2nd Amendment gun registry. The Congressional Review Act is one of those important tools and I’m pleased to co-lead this effort with Senator Kennedy,” said Sen. Marshall.

Background

  • The rule, titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces, would reclassify pistols as short-barreled rifles if they have a stabilizing brace attachment, even though many disabled veterans and other Americans rely on these braces to use their firearms.
  • Under this rule, otherwise lawful gun owners could face up to 10 years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines if they fail to register pistols with stabilizing braces with the ATF.
  • If gun owners do not register their firearms, they would have to destroy the firearm, surrender their firearm to the ATF or remove the brace in such a way that it cannot be reattached.

Sens. Johnson, Kennedy and Marshall were joined on the resolution by Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Dan Sullivan (R-Ohio), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Thune (R-S.D.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), James Lankford (R-Okla.),  Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.).

Full text of the CRA resolution is available here. 

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Braun, Klobuchar introduce bipartisan legislation to help Americans save and pay for skills training and credentialing programs

Source: United States Senator Mike Braun (Indiana)

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Mike Braun and Amy Klobuchar reintroduced the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to allow Americans to use ‘529’ education savings accounts for skills training, credentialing, and certification programs.  Current law only permits workers and families to use ‘529’ accounts to pay for college, university, and vocational school expenses. 
 
“Every high school student in America needs to know that you don’t necessarily have to go to college to have a great career. By expanding opportunities and access to skills training programs, and letting Americans use their ‘529’ education savings to pay for it, we can address the nationwide skills shortage and fill American jobs.”— Sen. Mike Braun
 
“Skills training and development programs help provide people with the tools and resources they need to succeed in our economy. By allowing workers to use their ‘529’ educational savings to pay for additional training and certification, our bipartisan legislation will enable more Americans to access and benefit from these valuable programs.” — Sen. Amy Klobuchar
 
In addition to Klobuchar and Braun, the legislation is cosponsored by Senators Tammy Duckworth, Susan Collins, Dianne Feinstein, Joe Manchin, Martin Heinrich, and Peter Welch.
 
Senator Braun has long been a supporter of expanding access to workforce development and skills training programs to address the nationwide skills gap and to fill American jobs.
 
In January, Senator Braun reintroduced the bipartisan Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Support Students (JOBS) Act with Senator Tim Kaine to help more Americans get good-paying jobs by allowing students to use federal Pell Grants towards job training programs for the first time.
 
As he travels across Indiana each year on his annual 92 county tour, Senator Braun visits a number of workforce development programs that provide job training to prepare the next generation of talent.
 
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Cotton Introduces Bill to Allow Death Penalty for Cop-Killers

Source: United States Senator for Arkansas Tom Cotton

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March 16, 2023

Cotton Introduces Bill to Allow Death Penalty for Cop-Killers 

Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced the Defending Our Defenders Act today, legislation that would make the murder of a state or local law enforcement officer a federal crime punishable by life in prison or the death penalty.

Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) is introducing companion legislation in the House. Bill text may be found here.

“Law enforcement officers dedicate their lives to defending the rule of law and protecting their fellow citizens. An attack on an officer is an attack on our democracy, and those criminals must be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. This bill will subject those who murder police to a punishment they deserve, life in prison or the death penalty,” said Senator Cotton.

“The Defund the Police movement and soft-on-crime policies from the far-left have severely handicapped police officers’ ability to confront skyrocketing crime rates and have put these brave men and women in more danger than ever. We must do more to take care of our heroic law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. That’s why I’m proud to join Senator Tom Cotton in introducing this important bill. I named this legislation in honor of a hero of the Antelope Valley, Sgt. Steve Owen, who was brutally murdered in 2016 while on duty. It is critical that we pass this legislation to ensure our law enforcement officers have the protection necessary to do their jobs effectively. The men and women who protect us every day deserve to know that we have their back,” said Congressman Garcia.

Organizations endorsing the legislation include the National Association of Police Organizations, Major County Sheriffs of America, California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations, Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, Los Angeles Police Protective League, and Heritage Action for America.

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