RepublicanBill · S. 167· Senate(119-S-167)

Protect and Serve Act of 2025

Rep. Tillis
Age: 66 years
North Carolina
Introduced
1/21/2025
Last activity
1/21/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Thomas Tillis
Cosponsors
Republican - 25Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The ``Protect and Serve Act of 2025'' aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code to punish criminal offenses that target law enforcement officers. It establishes new penalties for those who knowingly assault a law enforcement officer causing serious bodily injury or attempt to do so. Penalties can include up to 10 years in prison, or life imprisonment if death results or if the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kill. The bill defines specific circumstances that would trigger these federal crimes, such as the use of weapons or involvement in interstate commerce. Additionally, it sets specific requirements for when the United States can undertake these prosecutions.

Yes

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+3

    The bill establishes federal penalties for crimes against law enforcement to increase officer safety and legal recourse.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    The bill allows the federal government to intervene in prosecutions if state sentences are deemed insufficient.