S-2794 : 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) bodily injury to a person based on the actual or perceived status of the person as a law enforcement officer.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-07IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2018-05-07IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary 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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