# 119-s-2278: Graham Hoffman Act

119-s-2278, Graham Hoffman Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2278
- Congress: 119
- Title: Graham Hoffman Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-15
- Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Creates a new federal crime for knowingly assaulting first responders when the attack is tied to interstate activity, commerce, or federal status.** It would add a distinct offense with specific jurisdiction hooks and expand who counts as a protected first responder to include certain paramedic ALS intercept personnel that meet federal rules. - First responders: Would protect firefighters, law enforcement, rescue or ambulance crew members, and qualifying paramedic ALS intercept personnel from assaults that cross state lines or involve interstate commerce. - People who attack first responders: Could face up to 10 years in prison and fines for the basic offense, or any term of years up to life and fines if the attack causes death or involves kidnapping or an attempt to kill. - Federal and state prosecutors: Federal prosecution would require a written certification from the Attorney General or a designee that one of four conditions is met, such as a State requesting federal jurisdiction or the State lacking jurisdiction.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN] (R-TN), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Federal crime for assaulting responders: benefit, medium. If enacted, this bill would create a federal crime for knowingly assaulting a first responder on duty that causes serious bodily injury. The base penalty would be up to 10 years in prison, fines, or both. If the attack causes death, involves kidnapping or an attempted kidnapping, or includes an att…
- Attorney General certification for prosecutions: mixed, medium. If enacted, federal prosecutors could not bring the new charge unless the Attorney General or a designee provides a written certification. The certification must confirm one of four grounds: the State lacks jurisdiction; the State asked the Federal Government to assume jurisdiction; a State verdict…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
- 119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- 119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
- 119-sres-739: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.

## Sources
- [119-s-2278 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2278)

## Related
- [119-s-1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1071)
- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
- [119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-755)
- [119-sres-739: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-739)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2278 (as of 2026-08-11).