S 4258
Protect and Serve Act of 2024
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Bill overview
The Protect and Serve Act of 2024 amends U.S. law to increase penalties for crimes targeting law enforcement officers. Specifically, it establishes a new category of offenses involving assaults causing serious bodily injury, with enhanced penalties including life imprisonment if death results or kidnapping is involved. The bill also addresses jurisdictional issues, requiring federal prosecution only with Attorney General certification that the state lacks jurisdiction or that a state prosecution was insufficient. It defines ‘law enforcement officer’ broadly to include federal officers and clarifies the circumstances under which federal prosecution is appropriate.
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Primary sponsor
Thomas Tillis
Cosponsors
Joe, III Manchin
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