By Central ND News |
May 2, 2024
WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven and Senator Thom Tillis have introduced the Protect and Serve Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation aimed at making knowingly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury to a law enforcement officer a federal crime. The legislation, which is also cosponsored by Senators Tom Cotton, Joe Manchin, Kevin Cramer, and Steve Daines, seeks to address acts of violence against law enforcement officers.Senator Hoeven emphasized the importance of the Protect and Serve Act, stating, "Each and every day, our law enforcement officers put their lives on...