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Introduced
05/08/2018
05/08/2018
In Committee
05/09/2018
05/09/2018
Crossed Over
05/17/2018
05/17/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Protect and Serve Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly assault a law enforcement officer causing serious bodily injury (or to attempt to do so) in circumstances that affect interstate commerce. It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine, or both—on a violator.
AI Summary
This bill, the Protect and Serve Act of 2018, amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly assault a law enforcement officer, causing serious bodily injury (or attempting to do so), in circumstances that affect interstate commerce. It imposes criminal penalties of up to 10 years in prison, a fine, or both for such violations. The bill also provides enhanced penalties of imprisonment for any term of years or life if the offense results in death or includes kidnapping or an attempt to kill. The bill outlines the specific circumstances in which federal jurisdiction is established, such as if the conduct involves crossing state lines or using channels of interstate commerce. It also includes a certification requirement for federal prosecution and definitions of key terms like "law enforcement officer" and "State."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
John Rutherford (R)*,
John Carter (R),
Barbara Comstock (R),
Val Demings (D),
Neal Dunn (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 05/17/2018)
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