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Law Enforcement Protection Act
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Law Enforcement Protection Act

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law EnforcementAssault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement officersViolent crime
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Why This Matters

This bill aims to strengthen penalties for crimes against law enforcement officers, particularly those causing serious harm or death.

If you are a law enforcement officer, this bill could lead to harsher penalties for those who harm you.
Who this affects
Law enforcement officers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill increases penalties for anyone who seriously injures or attempts to injure a law enforcement officer.
  2. 2If someone causes death or kidnaps a law enforcement officer, they could face life in prison.
  3. 3The bill allows federal prosecution of these crimes only with approval from the Attorney General.
  4. 4It defines law enforcement officers as government employees authorized to enforce laws and detain criminals.
  5. 5The bill applies to crimes that occur during interstate travel or involve weapons that cross state lines.
Read the detailed summary

Protect and Serve Act of 2025This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting a law enforcement officer and causing serious bodily injury (or attempting to do so) in circumstances that affect interstate commerce. It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both—on a violator.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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