Create a new federal crime for knowingly assaulting a law enforcement officer.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protect and Serve Act of 2025?
The Protect and Serve Act of 2025 is currently H.R. 1551, which has been in the House Committee on the Judiciary since February 24, 2025. The House Committee on the Judiciary must act next to move the bill forward, but most federal bills never receive a committee vote and die due to inaction. This pattern of committee silence has been the standard outcome for the vast majority of proposed legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protect and Serve Act of 2025 (H.R. 1551 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
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. 743 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 743 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
John Rutherford (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.