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Bill107th CongressFiled Jun 26, 2001Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1099

Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2001

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Jul 26, 2001)

Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to increase: (1) from three to eight years the maximum term of imprisonment for assaulting, resisting, or impeding a Federal law enforcement official, or member of his or her family, while engaged in his or her official duties; (2) from ten to 20 years the maximum term of imprisonment for using a deadly or dangerous weapon during the commission of any of the above acts; and (3) the maximum terms of imprisonment for threats or assaults made upon a family member of a Federal law enforcement official for purposes of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against such official in the performance of his or her duties.

Provides a ten-year maximum term for mailing a threatening communication to a Federal law enforcement official, including a U.S. judge.

Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an appropriate sentencing enhancement for offenses involving influencing, assaulting, resisting, impeding, retaliating against, or threatening a Federal judge, magistrate judge, or other appropriate Federal law enforcement official, taking into consideration specified factors.

What just happenedOct 3, 2002

For Further Action See H.R.2215.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Oct 3, 2002CommitteeH19100

    For Further Action See H.R.2215.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Mar 18, 2002CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  3. Jan 23, 2002IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Jan 23, 2002FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Jan 23, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Dec 20, 2001Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14062; text as passed Senate: CR S14062-14063)

  7. Dec 20, 2001Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14062; text as passed Senate: CR S14062-14063)

  8. Aug 28, 2001Floor

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/30/2001. Report No. 107-53.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Aug 28, 2001Committee14900

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/30/2001. Report No. 107-53.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Jul 26, 2001Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.

  11. Jul 26, 2001Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Jul 26, 2001Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Jul 26, 2001Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Jun 26, 2001IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jun 26, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6922-6923)

  16. Jun 26, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentJul 26, 200180
Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to increase: (1) from three to eight years the maximum term of imprisonment for assaulting, resisting, or impeding a Federal law enforcement official, or member of his or her family, while engaged in his or her official duties; (2) from ten to 20 years the maximum term of imprisonment for using a deadly or dangerous weapon during the commission of any of the above acts; and (3) the maximum terms of imprisonment for threats or assaults made upon a family member of a Federal law enforcement official for purposes of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against such official in the performance of his or her duties.

Provides a ten-year maximum term for mailing a threatening communication to a Federal law enforcement official, including a U.S. judge.

Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an appropriate sentencing enhancement for offenses involving influencing, assaulting, resisting, impeding, retaliating against, or threatening a Federal judge, magistrate judge, or other appropriate Federal law enforcement official, taking into consideration specified factors.

Introduced in SenateJun 27, 200100
Federal Judiciary Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal criminal code to increase: (1) from three to eight years the maximum term of imprisonment for assaulting, resisting, or impeding a Federal law enforcement official, or member of his or her family, while engaged in his or her official duties; (2) from ten to 20 years the maximum term of imprisonment for using a deadly or dangerous weapon during the commission of any of the above acts; and (3) the maximum terms of imprisonment for threats or assaults made upon a family member of a Federal law enforcement official for purposes of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against such official in the performance of his or her duties.

Provides a ten-year maximum term for mailing a threatening communication to a Federal law enforcement official, including a U.S. judge.

Directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and amend Federal sentencing guidelines and policy statements to provide an appropriate sentencing enhancement for offenses involving influencing, assaulting, resisting, impeding, retaliating against, or threatening a Federal judge, magistrate judge, or other appropriate Federal law enforcement official, taking into consideration specified factors.