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Introduced
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
In Committee
03/16/2021
03/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect and Serve Act of 2021, amends federal law to create a new criminal offense for assaulting a law enforcement officer, resulting in serious bodily injury. The bill sets out specific circumstances where the federal government can prosecute such crimes, including when the offense involves interstate travel, the use of interstate commerce facilities, or a federal law enforcement officer. The bill also includes a certification requirement, which means the Attorney General or their designee must approve federal prosecution of these crimes in certain situations. Overall, the bill aims to enhance protections for law enforcement officers at the federal level.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Thom Tillis (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Roy Blunt (R),
John Boozman (R),
Mike Braun (R),
Richard Burr (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
James Inhofe (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Rob Portman (R),
Rick Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 03/16/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/774/all-info | 03/17/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s774/BILLS-117s774is.pdf | 04/15/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s774/BILLS-117s774is.pdf.pdf | 04/15/2021 |
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