Protect and Serve Act of 2023

3/14/2024, 4:05 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 743

Protect and Serve Act of 2023

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting a law enforcement officer and causing serious bodily injury (or attempting to do so) in circumstances that affect interstate commerce.

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

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Current Status of Bill HR 743

Bill HR 743 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 743 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023.  Bill HR 743's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 743

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
108
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
93
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 743

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Assault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement officersViolent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 743

Protect and Serve Act of 2023Protect and Serve Act of 2023To amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 743

John H. Rutherford
John H. Rutherford
Florida(Republican)
Brandon Williams
Brandon Williams
New York(Republican)
Susan Wild
Susan Wild
Pennsylvania(Democrat)
Roger Williams
Roger Williams
Texas(Republican)
Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
Missouri(Republican)
Tim Walberg
Tim Walberg
Michigan(Republican)

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