Senators John Kennedy (R-La.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), along with four other Senate colleagues, have introduced the No Bounties on Badges Act. The proposed legislation aims to allow the U.S. Attorney General to offer federal rewards for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of individuals who place bounties on law enforcement officers, or for actions that prevent such bounties.
The bill is a response to recent reports from October 2025 indicating that Mexican gangs had allegedly offered up to $50,000 for the assassination of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Supporters of the legislation say it would give the Department of Justice greater authority to target those responsible for these types of crimes.
“Narco-terrorists and violent lunatics are offering cash rewards for the physical harm of American law enforcement officers. That’s despicable and cannot stand. The No Bounties on Badges Act would strengthen the good guys’ ability to identify, stop and prosecute sick monsters who put officers’ lives at risk,” said Kennedy.
“Our men and women in law enforcement already face enormous risks, and anyone who puts a price on harming them should be held fully accountable. My No Bounties on Badges Act makes clear that the federal government will aggressively pursue anyone who offers bounties or financial incentives to target the men and women who protect our communities. By expanding reward authority, we’re giving investigators another tool to stop these violent acts before they happen. I will continue working to ensure our officers have the support, protection, and respect they deserve for putting their lives on the line protecting us all,” said Scott.
Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) are cosponsors of this bill.
“Every day, our law enforcement officers answer the call to keep our communities safe. Any bounty placed on their heads is intolerable and will be confronted with the full force of the law. I am proud to stand with Senator Scott to empower the Attorney General to find these criminals and hold them accountable for threats to our police,” said Budd.
