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

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2252

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2252

Bill S 2252 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2252 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021.  Bill S 2252's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2252

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2252

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2252

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

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