Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1325
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protect and Serve Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 22, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 22, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1325
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
February 22, 2019
Actions (2)
02/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:32:53 PM