S. 2253 · 117th Congress

A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-06-24
Latest action
2021-06-24 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly causing bodily injury to a person (or attempting to do so) 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.