Search Results: keywords:"protect and serve act of 2025"

  • S. 167 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:871

    S. 167 proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code to establish penalties for criminal acts specifically targeting law enforcement officers. The bill aims to increase punishments for those who knowingly assault law enforcement officers, leading to serious bodily...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, they want to make sure that people who hurt police officers get punished really badly, especially if they seriously injure or even kill the officer. Before these cases can be dealt with by big government lawyers, someone important like the Attorney General has to say it’s okay.

  • H. R. 1551 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:889

    H. R. 1551, also known as the "Protect and Serve Act of 2025," seeks to modify title 18 of the United States Code to address crimes against law enforcement officers. The bill sets penalties for individuals who intentionally cause serious bodily harm to officers because of...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 1551 is a bill that wants to change the rules to make sure people who hurt police officers get punished more seriously, especially if they travel between states to do it. It also makes sure that the top law officer, called the Attorney General, agrees before these big cases start.