HR 377
Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021, aims to strengthen penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal law enforcement officers and employees. It amends existing federal law to increase the fines and potential prison sentences for those who commit these offenses. Specifically, the bill raises the penalties for using weapons or causing bodily injury while interfering with an officer’s duties. The bill seeks to better protect federal law enforcement personnel from harm.
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Chris Jacobs
Dan Bishop
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