In CommitteeFiled Apr 15, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 15, 2026
Summary
The bill amends federal law to increase the maximum imprisonment and fine for anyone convicted of assaulting a Bureau of Prisons correctional officer. By doubling the penalty, it seeks to deter violence against prison staff and improve safety in federal facilities. It applies to all individuals who commit such assaults.
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