Bill · S. 1771· Senate(119-S-1771)
Larry Henderson Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Bernie Moreno
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Larry Henderson Act aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It proposes the imposition of mandatory minimum penalties for those who assault officers and employees of the United States. Specifically, it seeks to change penalties for assaults resulting in bodily harm or injury to include a fine and a prison sentence of not less than 20 years. The Act also establishes that these provisions apply exclusively to acts against federal employees performing official duties. Additionally, it states that these provisions will supersede relevant state laws.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The bill expands federal jurisdiction and supersedes state laws regarding assaults on federal employees.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-8
The bill explicitly states that its provisions supersede relevant state laws, reducing state authority.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-7
The bill introduces much harsher mandatory minimum sentences, which many reformers argue increases incarceration rates.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-6
Mandatory minimum sentences can limit judicial discretion and impact due process considerations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Stricter Penalties for Assaults: Under Section 2, the bill changes the penalty for assaulting a federal officer or employee that results in bodily harm or injury to include a fine and imprisonment of not less than 20 years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Mandatory Minimum Sentences: Section 2 introduces a mandatory minimum of 20 years in prison for assaults resulting in bodily harm or injury against federal employees performing official duties.
- Superseding State Laws: Section 2(d) states that these provisions will supersede any and all State laws regarding the assault, resistance, or impediment against officers or employees of the United States engaged in official Federal duties.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-7Improves Policing Reform-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans-4Good For Hispanic Americans-4Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+7Increase States Rights-8Improves Due Process-6
- 5/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate