Bill · S. 2269· Senate(119-S-2269)
PRICE Act
- Introduced
- 7/14/2025
- Last activity
- 7/14/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Schmitt
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protect and Respect ICE Act" or the "PRICE Act," aims to change existing federal laws regarding crimes against government officials. It specifically targets officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The legislation proposes to increase criminal penalties for those who assault, resist, or impede these specific workers. Specifically, it would double the maximum term of imprisonment for such violations. It also requires that the maximum fine be adjusted to match this change.
Yes
Does this tighten control of the border?+2
Increasing penalties for interfering with ICE officers can be seen as a measure to strengthen the enforcement of border security operations.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands federal criminal authority and sentencing guidelines regarding ICE employees.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would immigrants be better off under this?-4
Harsher penalties targeting those who interact with ICE can create a more intimidating environment for immigrant communities.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-3
The bill potentially creates harsher legal environments for populations frequently interacted with by ICE.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-3
The bill increases criminal penalties and prison terms rather than seeking reform towards leniency or rehabilitation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased penalties for crimes against ICE personnel: Under Section 2, the maximum term of imprisonment for assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would be doubled. This is a stricter legal consequence for those who commit these specific offenses.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased penalties for crimes against ICE personnel: According to Section 2, the maximum fine for these violations would be adjusted upward alongside the increased prison terms, creating a larger financial burden for those convicted of these crimes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants-4Good For Hispanic Americans-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+2Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-3Improves Policing Reform-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Due Process-2
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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