Graham Hoffman Act
This bill creates a new federal crime for assaulting first responders (like police, firefighters, and paramedics) causing serious injury or death, with enhanced penalties. It specifically applies when the assault involves interstate travel, weapons that crossed state lines, or interference with the responder's work affecting commerce. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison for serious injury, or life imprisonment if death occurs, kidnapping, or an attempt to kill happens. Federal prosecution requires Attorney General certification unless states decline jurisdiction or fail to adequately address the crime.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 15, 2025
Last action Jul 15, 2025
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Jul 15, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 15, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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