Search Results: keywords:"serious bodily harm"

  • 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.

  • S. 38 — To amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:843

    S. 38 aims to update title 18 of the United States Code to create penalties for making false communications intended to trigger an emergency response, a tactic commonly known as "swatting." The bill specifies criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for those who...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 38 is a law that wants to make sure people don't call for help using fake emergencies, which is like playing a prank to get police or firefighters to rush somewhere for no reason. If someone does this and it hurts people or wastes time, they can get into big trouble, like paying a lot of money or going to jail.