Law Enforcement Protection: Federal Penalties for Attacks on Officers
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The bill has strong support from both parties in the Senate, but it may face debate over whether these crimes should remain handled by local and state courts.
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The bill creates a new federal offense with penalties up to life in prison for killing an officer and up to 20 years for attempted killing causing serious injury. Anyone charged under this law could face a second, separate federal prosecution on top of state charges, since the certification standard allows federal action even after a state verdict is reached.
“shall be imprisoned for any term of years or life, fined in accordance with this title, or both”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protect and Serve Act of 2026
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