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Protect and Serve Act of 2025
3/25/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1551
Bill 119 HR 1551, also known as the "Protect and Serve Act of 2021," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code in order to increase penalties for individuals who commit criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers. The bill seeks to provide additional protections for law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities.
Specifically, the bill would make it a federal crime to knowingly cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, or to attempt to do so. It would also increase penalties for individuals who use force against law enforcement officers, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the ability of federal prosecutors to pursue charges against individuals who commit crimes against law enforcement officers. This includes allowing for the prosecution of individuals who travel across state lines to commit crimes against law enforcement officers, as well as providing additional resources for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute these crimes. Overall, the Protect and Serve Act of 2021 aims to send a strong message that targeting law enforcement officers will not be tolerated, and that those who commit crimes against them will face serious consequences. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a necessary step to ensure the safety and well-being of law enforcement officers across the country.
Specifically, the bill would make it a federal crime to knowingly cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, or to attempt to do so. It would also increase penalties for individuals who use force against law enforcement officers, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to enhance the ability of federal prosecutors to pursue charges against individuals who commit crimes against law enforcement officers. This includes allowing for the prosecution of individuals who travel across state lines to commit crimes against law enforcement officers, as well as providing additional resources for law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute these crimes. Overall, the Protect and Serve Act of 2021 aims to send a strong message that targeting law enforcement officers will not be tolerated, and that those who commit crimes against them will face serious consequences. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a necessary step to ensure the safety and well-being of law enforcement officers across the country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1551
Bill HR 1551 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1551 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1551's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1551
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
101Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
85Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1551
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1551
To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1551
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