# 117-s-2253: A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer.

117-s-2253, A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO); status Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-2253
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer.
- Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2021-06-24
- Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer.

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## Sources
- [117-s-2253 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2253)

## Related
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- [117-s-475: Juneteenth National Independence Day Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-475)
- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
- [117-s-921: Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-921)
- [117-sres-858: A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and Nati…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-858)
- [117-s-5178: DITCH Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-5178)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-2253 (as of 2026-10-15).