House Bill 3079
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protect and Serve Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 11, 2021
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
3079
Congress
117
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 11, 2021
11/09/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
05/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
05/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:52 PM