Protect and Serve Act of 2025
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
The Protect and Serve Act of 2025 amends U.S. law to increase penalties for crimes targeting law enforcement officers. Specifically, it establishes a new federal crime for intentionally causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer, particularly when the attack occurs during interstate travel or involves weapons transported across state lines. The act also requires federal prosecution to be certified by the Attorney General based on a public interest determination, considering factors like state prosecutions and the severity of the crime.
Key provisions
- Creates a new federal crime for intentionally causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
- Defines circumstances under which the crime occurs, including interstate travel and use of weapons transported across state lines.
- Requires a certification from the Attorney General before federal prosecution can proceed.
- The Attorney General’s certification will consider state prosecutions, premeditation, and the impact on public safety.
- Defines ‘law enforcement officer’ broadly to include federal and state officers.
- Addresses the potential for federal prosecution even if a state prosecution has already occurred.
- Allows Federal officers to investigate potential violations of the law.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers (Federal and State)
- Federal prosecutors and the Department of Justice
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