S.2278

Graham Hoffman Act: Criminal penalties for assaulting first responders.

The Graham Hoffman Act amends title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for assaulting first responders. First responders include firefighters, law enforcement officers, rescue squad or ambulance crew members, and paramedic ALS intercept service employees. The bill defines specific circumstances under which such assaults are prosecuted, including when the offense affects interstate or foreign commerce or involves a Federal first responder. Penalties include imprisonment and fines, with harsher penalties if death results from the offense.