Police Legislation & Action Center
Police Legislation & Action Center
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PRIORITY CONGRESSIONAL BILL! The Protect & Serve Act (H.R.743)
Protect & Serve Act Resources
Interested in learning about this critical bill? These resources have you covered.
Official Congressional Record of the Protect & Serve Act
Information about the Protect & Serve Act can be found in its entirety on Congress.gov. Here you can read the bill’s text and find other pertinent information, including bill co-sponsorship, actions taken, and any related bills that have been introduced.
You can also subscribe to receive bill alerts and have them delivered to your inbox. This function is on the left side at the top of the page.
Protect & Serve Act Primer
This document, written in a condensed format, covers what you need to know about H.R. 743.
How the Protect & Serve Act Compares to Other Similar Congressional Bills
A number of bills designed to increase penalties for perpetrating violence on police officers have been introduced in the 118th Congress. Not all are equal, however. These two articles explain why H.R. 743 is a priority.
Long read: A Deep-Dive into Federal Bills Aimed at Protecting Our Cops
Short Read: Handy Cheat Sheet of Federal Bills Aimed at Protecting Police Officers
Video: Cops Under Fire
This short video (1:28 minutes) illustrates the increase in violence being perpetrated on police officers. It ends with a call for viewers to urge their Congressperson to support the Protect & Serve Act.
The link to the video is here.
Organizations That Support the Protect & Serve Act
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
Major County Sheriffs of America
Major Cities Chiefs Association
Sergeants Benevolent Association
National Association of Police Organizations
Take Action! How to Lobby for the Protect & Serve Act
Urge your Congressperson to Sign on as a Co-sponsor to H.R. 743
Please consider sending a personalized letter, making a call, or meeting with your Congressperson. If you’re short on time, you can use the customizable form provided by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
Contact Your Congressperson if On the House Judiciary Committee
Although H.R. 743 has gained momentum (it currently has 99 House co-sponsors), the bill is stalled in the Judiciary Committee. Apparently, a small group of Republicans have said they won’t support the bill.
This is a list of Republican House Judiciary Committee members who have not yet signed on as co-sponsors to H.R. 743. If your Congressperson is on this list, please urge them to support the bill.
Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-04)
Darrell Issa (CA-48)
Ken Buck (CO-04)
Matt Gaetz (FL-01)
Andy Biggs (AZ-05)
Tom McClintock (CA-05)
Thomas Massie (KY-04)
Chip Roy (TX-21)
Dan Bishop (NC-08)
Victoria Spartz (IN-05)
Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Ben Cline (VA-06)
Kelly Armstrong (ND-At large)
Barry Moore (AL-02)
Harriet Hageman (WY-At large)
Kevin Kiley (CA-03)
Share These Resources With Your Family Members, Friends, and Networks
The more people who know about, and lobby for, this bill, the better chance we have of getting it passed.
Feel free to share any of the resources on this page.
Other Key Federal Police & Public Safety Bills
Though H.R.743 is a priority, I’m also lobbying for several other congressional bills. You can read more about these via my press releases (links below) for the National Police Association.
Take Action!
Please take a moment to urge your Congressperson (or Senator) to co-sponsor these bills.
Press Releases for Key Federal Police & Public Safety Bills
Remembering Our Local Heroes Act (H.R. 5318). Establishes a federal grant program to fund community memorials honoring police officers, firefighters, and members of the U.S. military, either living or deceased.
Local Law Enforcement Protection Act (H.R. 5264). Would protect qualified immunity for state and local police officers.
Honoring Police Officer & K9 Service Act (H.R. 5885). Establishes a grant program to help offset the cost of veterinary care of retired federal, state, and local police dogs.
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. (S. 3522). Would expand on how the Federal government reports attacks on law enforcement officers. This can provide a better understanding of the factors involved in the rise of violence -including ambush-style attacks- being perpetrated on police officers.
Safe and Open Streets Act (H.R. 6926 / S. 3492). Would make it a federal crime to intentionally obstruct, or attempt to obstruct a public road, freeway, or highway. Penalties include fines and a maximum five-year term of imprisonment.
Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act (H.R. 6999). Would prohibit district and state attorney offices who fail to prosecute at least 67% of violent crime arrests, from receiving grants through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Byrne Grants are administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance within the U.S. Department of Justice.
Housing for Heroes Act (H.R. 6863). would provide a greater number of law enforcement officers with a more affordable path to home ownership by easing restrictions on the Good Neighbor Next Door program.
This page will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
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