Congressman Tim Moore Introduces the No Bounties on Badges Act to Crack Down on Threats Against Law Enforcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recently, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced H.R. 7114, the No Bounties on Badges Act, which would authorize federal rewards for information leading to the arrest, conviction, or prevention of individuals who offer bounties to harm or kill law enforcement officers. 

“As law enforcement officers across services are increasingly targeted by radicals, Congress has to do something to stand up for them,” said Congressman Moore.“I’m disgusted by the dangerous rhetoric likening police officers to Nazis — and now some are going even further, literally putting a price tag on their lives. That’s why I introduced the No Bounties on Badges Act in the House to send a clear message that if you put a bounty on our officers, we’ll put a bounty on you.” 

Specifically, this legislation expands existing federal reward authority to explicitly cover attempts to intimidate or target police through paid incentives.

Read the full text of the bill HERE.

Original cosponsors include Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Rick Crawford (AR-01), and John Rutherford (FL-05). This legislation is also endorsed by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) and the NYPD Sergeants’ Benevolent Association.

This legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and cosponsored by Senators Tedd Budd (R-NC), Mike Lee (R-UT), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

Key Background:

·     Congressman Tim Moore has been a staunch advocate for policies that support the safety of law enforcement officers. Last year, Congress passed H.R.2240, Moore’s Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, with a strong bipartisan vote. Read more here.

·     According to the National Fraternal Order of Police, in 2025 alone, 347 officers were shot in the line of duty, and 45 of them tragically lost their lives. There were 67 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers, which resulted in 90 officers shot, 22 of whom were killed. (Source)

·     According to the Department of Homeland Security, federal law enforcement officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults. (Source)