Bill117th CongressFiled May 11, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 3079
Protect and Serve Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 11, 2021)
Protect and Serve Act of 2021
This 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.
What just happenedNov 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-4](R-FL)Sponsor
91 cosponsors8 D83 R
91cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseMay 11, 2021
- Nov 9, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House