Increase criminal penalties for individuals who assault public service workers while they are performing their duties.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Public Service Worker Protection Act?
The Public Service Worker Protection Act is stalled in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions as of May 21, 2025. The Senate committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This bill has seen no recorded action since May 21, 2025, which follows the typical pattern for legislation that does not advance.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Public Service Worker Protection Act (S. 1881 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since May 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. 8758 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8758 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Edward Markey (D-MA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.