S. 5214: Protect and Serve Act of 2026

S. 5214 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, targeting and killing a local or state law enforcement officer was prosecuted primarily under state laws, while federal protections applied mainly to federal agents. After this bill takes effect, federal prosecutors can bring separate… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.