# 119-s-167: Protect and Serve Act of 2025

119-s-167, Protect and Serve Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC); status introduced (as of 2026-10-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-167
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protect and Serve Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 25
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-21

## Summary

**Creates a new federal crime for knowingly assaulting a law enforcement officer that causes serious bodily injury.** The bill would extend federal reach when the assault involves interstate commerce, certain weapons, or a federal officer, and it requires written certification by the Attorney General before the United States may prosecute under the new law. - Law enforcement officers: Expands federal protection for officers who suffer serious bodily injury by making certain attacks a federal offense when connected to interstate travel, commerce, or federal status. - People charged with assaults: A person who knowingly causes serious bodily injury could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine, or both; if the assault results in death or involves kidnapping or an attempt to kill, the penalty can be any term of years or life, plus a fine. - Federal prosecutors and states: Federal prosecution requires a written certification by the Attorney General or a designee that one of four conditions is met, including that the State lacks jurisdiction or has requested federal takeover. The bill also defines who counts as a "law enforcement officer" and adds the new section to the federal criminal code.

## Cosponsors (25)

- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] (R-OH), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-03-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] (R-SC), 2025-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] (R-SC), 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), 2025-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] (R-MS), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] (R-IN), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] (R-ND), 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-MT), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV] (R-WV), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] (R-NC), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-01-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] (R-KS), 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New federal crime for attacking officers: mixed, medium. If enacted, this bill would make it a federal crime to knowingly assault a law enforcement officer and cause serious bodily injury. The basic penalty would be up to 10 years in prison, a fine under title 18, or both. If the assault causes death, or includes kidnapping or an attempt to kill, penalti…

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## Sources
- [119-s-167 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/167)

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- [119-sres-585: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Camp…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-585)
- [119-sres-391: A resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-391)
- [119-sres-255: A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United State…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-255)
- [119-sres-220: A resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-220)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-167 (as of 2026-10-21).