S. 1771: Larry Henderson Act

The Larry Henderson Act proposes changes to the legal penalties associated with assaulting officers and employees of the United States. Here are the main points of the bill:

Mandatory Minimum Penalties

The bill introduces mandatory minimum penalties for individuals convicted of assaulting federal officers and employees. Key changes include:

• Amending existing law to impose a minimum prison sentence of 20 years for any incidents involving bodily harm or injury to federal officers.
• Removing previous language that might limit the applicability of this provision.

Definition and Scope

The legislation clarifies that the penalties apply specifically to acts of:

• Assault
• Resistance
• Impediment against federal officers or employees

These acts must occur in connection with the performance of official federal duties.

State Law Supersession

The act states that its provisions will take precedence over any applicable state laws regarding assaults on federal officers or employees, effectively superseding state legislation in this matter.

Technical Amendments

The bill also includes some technical amendments that update references in existing legal texts to ensure consistency with the new provisions.

Effective Date

Any offenses committed after the enactment of this Act will fall under the new rules and penalties established by the legislation.

Relevant Companies

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