S. 167: Protect and Serve Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-21):
Protect and Serve Act of 2025
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting a law enforcement officer and causing serious bodily injury (or attempting to do so) in circumstances that affect interstate commerce.
It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both—on a violator.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Crapo | R ID 2025-02-12 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE 2025-02-12 |
| James E. Risch | R ID 2025-02-12 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS 2025-02-12 |
| Shelley Moore Capito | R WV 2025-02-24 |
| Bernie Moreno | R OH 2025-02-26 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX 2025-03-05 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL 2025-04-10 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE 2025-05-01 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2025-05-01 |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC 2025-05-01 |
| Ashley Moody | R FL 2025-05-13 |
| Susan M. Collins | R ME 2025-05-14 |
| Tim Scott | R SC 2025-05-14 |
| Jon Husted | R OH 2025-05-14 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-05-20 |
| Todd Young | R IN 2025-06-11 |
| John Hoeven | R ND 2025-06-18 |
| Steve Daines | R MT 2025-09-30 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-09-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 167 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 167?
S. 167 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protect and Serve Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 167 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).