Bill > S1771

This bill, named the Larry Henderson Act, proposes significant changes to federal law regarding assaults on federal officers and employees. Specifically, the bill amends Section 111 of Title 18 of the United States Code to impose a mandatory minimum 20-year prison sentence for any assault that causes bodily harm or injury to a federal officer or employee performing official duties. The bill eliminates existing nuanced language about assault severity and replaces it with a strict, uniform penalty. Additionally, the bill explicitly states that these provisions will exclusively apply to federal officer assaults and will supersede any conflicting state laws, effectively creating a federal standard that takes precedence over local statutes. The changes will apply to any offense committed on or after the date the bill is enacted. A technical amendment is also included to update a related section of the criminal code to reflect these changes. The bill aims to provide stronger legal protection for federal employees and create a more stringent deterrent against assaulting federal officers by mandating a lengthy minimum prison sentence.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1771/all-info