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A bill to protect Federal judges, Federal prosecutors, and Federal law enforcement officers from violence and doxing.

To protect Federal judges, Federal prosecutors, and Federal law enforcement officers from violence and doxing. 1. Protecting Federal judges, Federal prosecutors, and Federal law enforcement officers from violence and doxing (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Federal law enforcement officer The term Federal law enforcement officer (2) Personal protected information The term personal protected information means of identification (b) Authorization To list post office boxes Section 926B of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) Authorization To list post office boxes Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, a Federal judge, Federal prosecutor, or Federal law enforcement officer may list a post office box in lieu of a home address for any Federal, State, or other governmental purpose, if there is a risk that the address may be made public. . (c) Guidance The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, shall— (1) promulgate regulations and issue guidance to implement subsection (g) of section 926B of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (b) of this section; (2) develop and implement programs to— (A) detect when the personal protected information of a Federal judge, Federal prosecutor, or Federal law enforcement officer is made public, including online; and (B) take remedial action to quickly remove the information from the public domain; and (3) develop and implement resources for a Federal judge, Federal prosecutor, or Federal law enforcement officer to— (A) report that the personal protected information of the judge, prosecutor, or officer has been made public, including online; and (B) ascertain what remedial action the Federal agencies have taken. (d) Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated and is appropriated— (1) $15,000,000 to the Department of Justice to carry out this section; and (2) $25,000,000 to the Department of Homeland Security to carry out this section.

Summary: This bill authorizes a federal judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer to list a post office box instead of a home address for any federal, state, or other governmental purpose if there is a risk that the address may be made public. The bill provides funding for the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security to implement this authority, including by developing programs to detect when the personal protected information of a federal judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer has been made public and remove it from the public domain.
A bill to increase the penalties for making personal information about a Federal law enforcement officer or other Federal officer available to the public.

To increase the penalties for making personal information about a Federal law enforcement officer or other Federal officer available to the public. 1. Protecting Federal law enforcement officers from doxing Section 119(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended, in the undesignated matter following paragraph (2), by striking 5 years 10 years

Summary: This bill increases from 5 to 10 years the statutory maximum prison term for making public the restricted personal information about a covered person or their immediate family member. The term covered person means a federal officer or employee who is engaged in official duties, a juror or witness in a federal proceeding, an informant or witness in a federal criminal investigation or prosecution, or a state or local officer or employee who is assisting in a federal criminal investigation.
A bill to increase the penalties for damage to Federal courthouses and unauthorized access to areas where Federal judges work, reside, or visit.

To increase the penalties for damage to Federal courthouses and unauthorized access to areas where Federal judges work, reside, or visit. 1. Protecting Federal courthouses and judges (a) Government property or contracts Section 1361 of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in the second undesignated subsection by striking both. both; if the damage or attempted damage is to a Federal courthouse, by a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 25 years, or both (2) by adding at the end the following: For purposes of this section, defacing, painting, spraying, applying graffiti to, or drawing on Federal property, including Federal building and monuments located on Federal land, shall be presumed to result in damage exceeding the sum of $1,000. . (b) Restrict buildings or grounds Section 1752(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking and (3) by adding at the end the following: (D) of a Federal courthouse or Federal building containing offices of Federal judges; or (E) of a building or grounds where a Federal judge or other Federal official protected by the United States Marshals Service resides, is temporarily visiting, or will be temporarily visiting; and .

Summary: This bill increases the federal statutory maximum prison term for willfully injuring or committing depredation against a federal courthouse. Additionally, the bill applies criminal penalties for unlawful conduct at restricted buildings or grounds to such conduct at places where federal judges work, reside, or visit.
A bill to extend concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors.

To extend concealed carry rights to Federal judges and prosecutors. 1. Promoting concealed carry rights for law enforcement officers (a) Amendments Section 926B of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (g) For purposes of this section, a Federal judge, a Federal magistrate judge, or a Federal prosecutor shall be considered to be qualified law enforcement officer if the judge, magistrate judge, or prosecutor meets the criteria described in paragraphs (5) and (6) of subsection (c). (h) The Attorney General, or any United States Attorney, may file a civil action against any State government, State agency, or State employee to enjoin any actions or practices that impede qualified law enforcement officers from carrying a concealed firearm under subsection (a). . (b) Regulations and guidance The Attorney General shall— (1) promulgate regulations and issue guidance to implement subsection (h) of section 926B of title 18, United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section; and (2) develop and implement programs for qualified law enforcement officers to report when they are impeded from carrying a concealed firearm under section 926B of title 18, United States Code, and to ascertain what remedial actions the Department of Justice has taken. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to the Department of Justice to carry out this section.

Summary: This bill allows federal prosecutors and judges (including magistrate judges) who meet certain criteria to carry concealed firearms across state lines. The bill authorizes the Attorney General or any U.S. Attorney to file a civil action against any state government, agency, or employee for actions or practices that impede qualified law enforcement officers, including federal prosecutors and judges, from carrying a concealed firearm across state lines.
A bill to expand support for law enforcement officers.

To expand support for law enforcement officers. 1. Expanding support for law enforcement officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention Section 1001(a)(21) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ( 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21) $7,500,000 $12,500,000

Summary: This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for Department of Justice grants to provide family support services and mental health services to law enforcement personnel.
A bill to increase the penalties for ambushing a law enforcement officer.

To increase the penalties for ambushing a law enforcement officer. 1. Protecting law enforcement officers from ambush (a) Amendment Chapter 7 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers (a) Offense Whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (b), knowingly causes bodily injury to any person, or attempts to do so, because of the actual or perceived status of the person as a law enforcement officer, by ambushing the person— (1) shall be imprisoned not more than 30 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both; and (2) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if— (A) death results from the offense; or (B) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, or an attempt to kill. (b) Circumstances described For purposes of subsection (a), the circumstances described in this subsection are that— (1) the conduct described in subsection (a) occurs during the course of, or as the result of, the travel of the defendant or the victim— (A) across a State line or national border; or (B) using a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the defendant uses a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a); (3) in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a), the defendant employs a firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive or incendiary device, or other weapon that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce; or (4) the conduct described in subsection (a)— (A) interferes with commercial or other economic activity in which the victim is engaged at the time of the conduct; or (B) otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Law enforcement officer The term law enforcement officer (A) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; and (B) to apprehend or arrest a person for any criminal violation of law. (2) State The term State . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers. .

Summary: This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly causing bodily injury to a person (or attempting to do so) by ambushing them because of their actual or perceived status as a law enforcement officer in circumstances that affect interstate commerce. It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both—on a violator.
A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer.

To establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer. 1. Protecting law enforcement officers from targeting (a) Amendment Chapter 7 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers (a) Offense Whoever, in any circumstance described in subsection (b), knowingly causes bodily injury to any person, or attempts to do so, because of the actual or perceived status of the person as a law enforcement officer— (1) shall be imprisoned not more than 20 years, fined in accordance with this title, or both; and (2) shall be imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined in accordance with this title, or both, if— (A) death results from the offense; or (B) the offense includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, or an attempt to kill. (b) Circumstances described For purposes of subsection (a), the circumstances described in this subsection are that— (1) the conduct described in subsection (a) occurs during the course of, or as the result of, the travel of the defendant or the victim— (A) across a State line or national border; or (B) using a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the defendant uses a channel, facility, or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a); (3) in connection with the conduct described in subsection (a), the defendant employs a firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive or incendiary device, or other weapon that has traveled in interstate or foreign commerce; or (4) the conduct described in subsection (a)— (A) interferes with commercial or other economic activity in which the victim is engaged at the time of the conduct; or (B) otherwise affects interstate or foreign commerce. (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Law enforcement officer The term law enforcement officer (A) to engage in or supervise the prevention, detention, investigation, or the incarceration of any person for any criminal violation of law; and (B) to apprehend or arrest a person for any criminal violation of law. (2) State The term State . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 7 120. Crimes targeting law enforcement officers. .

Summary: This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly causing bodily injury to a person (or attempting to do so) because of their actual or perceived status as a law enforcement officer in circumstances that affect interstate commerce. It imposes criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both—on a violator.
A bill to increase the maximum penalties for assaulting Federal officers by 50 percent.

To increase the maximum penalties for assaulting Federal officers by 50 percent. 1. Protecting law enforcement officers in the line of duty Chapter 7 (1) in section 111(b), by striking 20 years 30 years (2) in section 115(b)(1)(B)— (A) in clause (i), by striking 1 year 18 months (B) in clause (ii), by striking 10 years 15 years (C) in clause (iii), by striking 20 years 30 years (D) in clause (iv), by striking 30 years 45 years

Summary: This bill increases the statutory maximum penalties for the following criminal offenses: assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain federal officers or employees using a deadly or dangerous weapon or by inflicting bodily injury; assaulting a family member of certain federal officials to retaliate against or to impede, intimidate, or interfere with the federal official; and assaulting certain former federal officials or their family members to retaliate against the former federal official.
HOPE Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act HOPE Act 2. Parole for certain veterans Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking subparagraph (B) or subparagraphs (B) and (C) and (2) by striking Attorney General Secretary of Homeland Security (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) (i) The Secretary of Homeland Security may parole any alien qualified under clause (ii) into the United States— (I) at the discretion of the Secretary; (II) on a case-by-case basis; and (III) temporarily under such conditions as the Secretary may prescribe. (ii) To qualify for parole under clause (i) an alien applying for admission to the United States shall— (I) be a veteran (as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code); (II) seek parole to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 17 (III) be outside of the United States pursuant to having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States under section 240B. (iii) Parole of an alien under clause (i) shall not be regarded as an admission of the alien. (iv) If the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the purposes of such parole have been served the alien shall forthwith return or be returned to the custody from which the alien was paroled. (v) Parole shall not be available under clause (i) for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction— (I) (aa) for a crime of violence (as defined in section 16(a) of title 18, United States Code), excluding a purely political offense; or (bb) for a crime that endangers the national security of the United States; and (II) for which the alien has served a term of imprisonment of at least 5 years. .

Summary: Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act or the HOPE Act This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to parole into the United States an alien veteran who (1) is seeking temporary admission to receive health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and (2) is outside the United States after having been ordered removed or voluntarily departed from the United States. Such parole may not be available for an alien who is inadmissible due to a criminal conviction for a crime of violence, excluding a purely political offense, or a crime that endangers U.S. national security, for which the alien has served at least five years in prison.
I–VETS Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify each alien who is serving, or has served, in the Armed Forces of the United States on the application of any such alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of any such alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act I–VETS Act 2. Identifying aliens connected to the Armed Forces (a) In general Upon the application by an alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of an alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall— (1) determine whether the alien is serving, or has served, as a member of— (A) a regular or reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty; or (B) a reserve component of the Armed Forces in an active status; and (2) with respect to the immigration and naturalization records of the Department of Homeland Security relating to an alien who is serving, or has served, as a member of the Armed Forces described in paragraph (1), annotate such records— (A) to reflect that membership; and (B) to afford an opportunity to track the outcomes for each such alien. (b) Prohibition on use of information for removal Information gathered under subsection (a) may not be used for the purpose of removing an alien from the United States.

Summary: Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act or the I-VETS Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify aliens who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces when such an alien applies for an immigration benefit or is placed in an immigration enforcement proceeding. Such information shall be reflected in DHS records and may not be used to remove an alien from the United States.
Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021

To prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021 2. Prohibition on abortion (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be provided (directly or indirectly, including through contract or subcontract) to an entity unless the entity certifies that, during the period for which such funds are provided, the entity will not perform, and will not provide any funds to any other entity that performs, an abortion. (b) Exception Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to an abortion where— (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) a physician certifies that the woman suffers from a physical disorder, physical injury, or physical illness that would place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, including a life-threatening physical condition caused by, or arising from, the pregnancy itself. (c) Hospitals Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to a hospital, so long as such hospital does not, during the period for which funds described in subsection (a) are provided to such hospital, provide funds to any non-hospital entity that performs an abortion (other than an abortion described in subsection (b)). (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term entity (2) The term hospital 42 U.S.C. 1395x(e)

Summary: Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2021 This bill requires federally funded entities to certify that they will not perform an abortion, and will not provide funds to any other entity that performs an abortion, except in cases of rape or incest or where a physical condition endangers the woman's life unless an abortion is performed. The bill's requirements do not apply to hospitals, as long as the hospital does not provide funds to any non-hospital entity for abortions that are not otherwise excepted.
Keep the Watchdogs Running Act

To authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep the Watchdogs Running Act 2. Inspector General oversight during lapse in appropriations Section 6(g) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and in addition to any other authority, during a lapse in appropriations, an Inspector General may incur obligations in advance of appropriations— (A) for such amounts as may be necessary and at a rate for operations and under the authority and conditions as provided in the most recently enacted appropriations Acts; and (B) to perform the duties of the Office with respect to any program and operation of the establishment that continues during the lapse in appropriations. .

Summary: Keep the Watchdogs Running Act This bill authorizes a federal office of inspector general (OIG) to continue performing its duties during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). During a lapse in appropriations, the OIG may obligate funds (1) at the rate of operations and under the terms and conditions provided in the most recently enacted appropriations act, and (2) to perform its duties with respect to any program that continues during the lapse in appropriations.