Increase criminal penalties for individuals who commit violent crimes against police officers while children are present.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Police Officers Protecting Children Act?
The Police Officers Protecting Children Act, known as H.R. 3129, has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since April 29, 2025. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. This proposal has seen no recorded progress since April 29, 2025, and it follows a similar bill that expired in the 118th session.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Police Officers Protecting Children Act (H.R. 3129 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1650 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1650 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Randy Weber (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.