H.R. 5698
Referred to CommitteeProtect and Serve Act of 2018
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
5/17/2018 • Senate
Summary
Protect and Serve Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to knowingly assault a law enforcement officer causing serious bodily injury (or to attempt to do so) in circumstances that affect interstate commerce.
It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine, or both—on a violator.
Passed House amended • 5/16/2018
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
May 8, 2018
Committee Review
May 9, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Floor Debate
May 16, 2018
Passed Chamber
May 16, 2018
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Committee Reports (1)
Related Bills (3)
H.Res. 891
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5698) to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2372) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide outer burial receptacles for remains buried in National Parks, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2023, and for other purposes.
S. 2794
Protect and Serve Act of 2018
H.R. 1325
Protect and Serve Act of 2019