HR-5698 : Still Just a Bill

Protect and Serve Act of 2018

This bill amends the federal criminal code to add a new section that imposes criminal penalties on a person who knowingly causes (or attempts to cause) serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer in certain circumstances that affect interstate commerce.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-17IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2018-05-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-05-16VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 382 - 35 (Roll no. 188).House floor actions
2018-05-16FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4057)House floor actions
2018-05-16FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5698, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of H.R. 5698 until later in the legislative day.House floor actions
2018-05-16FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 891, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment No. 1.House floor actions
2018-05-16FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5698.House floor actions
2018-05-16FloorORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Goodlatte asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting the amendment H.R. 5698 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20.House floor actions
2018-05-16FloorThe resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.House floor actions
2018-05-16FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 891. (consideration: CR H4009-40014; text of measure as reported in House: CR H4009)House floor actions
2018-05-15FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 891 Reported to House. The resolution provides for 1 hour of general on all three bills. For H.R. 5698 and H.R. 2, the resolution provides for consideration under a structured rule. For S. 2372, the resolution provides for consideration under a closed rule. Finally, the resolution provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on all three bills.House floor actions
2018-05-11CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.House floor actions
2018-05-11CommitteeReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-672.House floor actions
2018-05-09CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-05-09CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-05-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2018-05-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Law enforcement officers

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