HR 36
Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2023
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This bill, the Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2023, aims to strengthen penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal law enforcement officers and employees. It amends existing law to increase the potential fines and prison sentences for those who commit these offenses. Specifically, the bill raises the financial penalties and maximum imprisonment terms for various actions against officers and employees performing their duties. The goal is to deter such actions and provide greater protection for federal law enforcement personnel.
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