# 114-hr-5081: Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016

114-hr-5081, Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] (R-WA); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-5081
- Congress: 114
- Title: Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Introduced: 2016-04-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] (R-WA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code to authorize a probation officer to arrest a person (i.e., a person other than the probationer) without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe the person forcibly assaulted or obstructed a probation officer engaged in the performance of official duties.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), 2016-04-27T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

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## Sources
- [114-hr-5081 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5081)

## Related
- [114-hr-5743: Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5743)
- [114-hr-5621: To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Dob…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5621)
- [114-hr-5476: Honoring Hometown Heroes Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5476)
- [114-hr-5456: Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5456)
- [114-hr-5447: Small Business Health Care Relief Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5447)
- [114-hr-5292: Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5292)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5081 (as of 2025-11-18).