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S 167119th CongressIntroduced
Protect and Serve Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 23, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Protect and Serve Act of 2025 enhances federal criminal penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers, particularly when the offenses involve interstate commerce, firearms, or result in serious injury or death.
Key Points
- 1Creates new federal crime for assaulting law enforcement officers causing serious bodily injury
- 2Provides enhanced penalties including life imprisonment if death results or kidnapping occurs
- 3Requires Attorney General certification before federal prosecution
- 4Applies when conduct affects interstate commerce or involves federal officers
- 5Defines law enforcement officer broadly to include state and local officers
- 6Limits do not affect federal investigative authority
Impact Areas
Law enforcement officers at all levels of governmentFederal criminal justice systemState and local law enforcement agenciesFederal prosecutors and Department of JusticeCriminal defendants charged with assaulting officers
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