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Public Servant Anti-Intimidation Act of 2022

12/16/2022, 2:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8962

Bill 117 HR 8962, also known as the Public Servant Anti-Intimidation Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to protect public servants, such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, from intimidation and threats while they are carrying out their duties.

The bill specifically prohibits individuals from intimidating, threatening, or interfering with public servants in the performance of their official duties. It also establishes penalties for those who violate this law, including fines and potential imprisonment.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training public servants on how to respond to intimidation and threats, as well as establishing a reporting system for incidents of intimidation. Overall, the Public Servant Anti-Intimidation Act of 2022 aims to ensure the safety and well-being of those who serve the public, and to uphold the integrity of our public institutions.

Congressional Summary of HR 8962

Public Servant Anti-Intimidation Act of 2022

This bill creates a new federal crime for knowingly publishing on the internet or otherwise making publicly available the personal information of a public servant or a spouse, child, parent, or sibling of a public servant.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8962

Bill HR 8962 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2022. Bill HR 8962 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 22, 2022.  Bill HR 8962's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8962

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8962

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8962

Public Servant Anti-Intimidation Act of 2022
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the publication of personal information of public servants on the internet, and for other purposes.
Public Servant Anti-Intimidation Act of 2022

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8962

Louie Gohmert
Louie Gohmert
TexasRepublican
Mary E. Miller
Mary E. Miller
IllinoisRepublican

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