I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3209 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2009 Mr. Gerlach introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to make the killing of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder an aggravating factor for the imposition of the death penalty.

That section 3592(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (16) the following: (17)

Killing of Law Enforcement Officer

The defendant killed or attempted to kill a person who is authorized by law— (A)to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or prosecution of any criminal violation of law; (B)to arrest or prosecute an individual for any criminal violation of law; or (C)to be a firefighter or other first responder. .