Protect and Serve Act of 2023
118-HR-743118th CongressIntroduced Feb 2, 2023Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor
Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5](R-FL-5)119 cosponsors
Summary
Protect and Serve Act of 2023
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.
Subjects
Assault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement officersViolent crime
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 2, 2023House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023Library of Congress