Protect Our Heroes Act of 2021
Last action on May 13, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Summary
The Protect Our Heroes Act of 2021 proposes to create new federal criminal offenses for the assault or killing of current and former public safety officers and judicial officials. This legislation would apply to incidents that occur while these individuals are performing their official duties or in retaliation for their past work, provided the circumstances involve interstate commerce. If passed, the bill would establish specific federal prison terms and fines for these offenses, aiming to provide additional legal protections for law enforcement and members of the judiciary.
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