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H.R. 1362

House

POLICE Act of 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ)

Stalled

No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.

In brief

This bill defines specific actions as "assaulting a law enforcement officer" for the purposes of federal criminal law and immigration inadmissibility. It increases penalties for individuals convicted of such assaults and makes non-citizens who commit these acts subject to deportation. The law applies to incidents involving federal, state, and local law enforcement officers throughout the United States. It was introduced by a Republican representative from New Jersey.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 14, 2025 · House

    Introduced

    Increases penalties and deportation consequences for assaulting law enforcement officers. Introduced by Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-NJ).

    Next: Referred to House Judiciary Committee.

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