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HOUSE 377117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

Condemning Nicolás Maduro's regime for its ongoing human rights abuses and crimes against humanity in Venezuela.

Last Action
5/28/2021

Actions

  • 2021-03-05Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2021-01-21Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2021-01-21Introduced in House
  • 2021-01-21Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-01-21 (00)

Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

This bill revises the federal criminal statute that prohibits assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees.

Among other changes, the bill increases the applicable penalties for such offenses.

Cosponsors (13)

  • Brian Babin (R-TX)
  • Ron Estes (R-KS)
  • Jim Banks (R-IN)
  • Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
  • Roger Williams (R-TX)
  • Tom Rice (R-SC)
  • Yvette Herrell (R-NM)
  • Chris Jacobs (R-NY)
  • Rick Allen (R-GA)
  • Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
  • Dan Bishop (R-NC)
  • Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
  • John Carter (R-TX)

Subjects

  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Violent crime
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