COPS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Gonzales, Tony
Introduced
Summary
Would strengthen penalties for assaulting federal officers and add explosive materials to enhanced-offense rules.
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- People who assault or impede federal officers would face higher criminal exposure. Convictions under the main assault provision could carry fines up to $200,000 and prison terms up to 10 years.
- Cases involving explosive materials would be treated as enhanced offenses. Those convictions could bring fines up to $500,000 and prison terms up to 25 years.
- Federal prosecutors would have clearer authority to seek the larger penalties because explosive materials are explicitly added to the enhanced-offense definition.
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Tougher penalties for assaulting federal officers
This bill would raise penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers or employees. For standard cases, fines could reach $200,000, and jail could be up to 2 or 10 years. It would add explosives, as defined in section 841, to covered acts. For cases with weapons, explosives, or injuries, fines could reach $500,000, even if other law caps fines lower. Prison could be up to 25 years, starting upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Gonzales, Tony
TX • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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