Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 22, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1325
Protect and Serve Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 22, 2019)
Protect and Serve Act of 2019
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting a law enforcement officer causing serious bodily injury (or attempting 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.
What just happenedFeb 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4](R-FL)Sponsor
55 cosponsors9 D46 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 22, 2019
- Feb 22, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Feb 22, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House