Federal HB1551 — Protect and Serve Act of 2025 amends title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers.

Federal HB1551 — Protect and Serve Act of 2025 amends title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers. It imposes penalties for willfully causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer or attempting to do so, especially if the offense occurs across state lines or involves interstate commerce. The bill also mandates that federal prosecution of such offenses requires certification by the Attorney General, considering factors like the extent of planning, disregard for human life, and benefit to public safety from federal prosecution.

Federal HB1551 — Protect and Serve Act of 2025 amends title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers.

Federal HB1551 — Protect and Serve Act of 2025 amends title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers. It imposes penalties for willfully causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer or attempting to do so, especially if the offense occurs across state lines or involves interstate commerce. The bill also mandates that federal prosecution of such offenses requires certification by the Attorney General, considering factors like the extent of planning, disregard for human life, and benefit to public safety from federal prosecution.