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SENATE 2252117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to increase the penalties for ambushing a law enforcement officer.

Last Action
6/24/2021

Actions

  • 2021-06-24Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2021-06-24Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-24 (00)

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly causing bodily injury to a person (or attempting to do so) by ambushing them because of their actual or perceived status as a law enforcement officer in circumstances that affect interstate commerce.

It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both—on a violator.

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