This bill amends immigration law to make non-citizens subject to deportation if convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first responder while they were performing official duties, due to their duties, or because of their status. It defines "assault" under local law and expands "law enforcement officer" to include those preventing, investigating, or prosecuting crimes. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to annually report the number of such deportations to Congress and the public. The policy directly affects non-citizens convicted of qualifying assaults against covered personnel, with no new enforcement mechanisms beyond existing deportation procedures.
This bill adds a new deportation ground for non-citizens convicted of assaulting a law enforcement officer under specific circumstances. It makes deportation mandatory if the assault occurred: (1) while the officer was performing duties, (2) because of their duties, or (3) due to their status as an officer. The bill also requires the Department of Homeland Security to annually report the number of deportations under this provision. It directly affects non-citizens convicted of such assaults, not U.S. citizens or law enforcement personnel.
The Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 creates new federal criminal penalties for crimes targeting ATMs and people using or servicing them. It makes it a crime to use force, violence, or intimidation to rob, extort, or assault ATM users, servicers, or those delivering cash to ATMs, with penalties up to 25 years for violent acts or killings. The law also sets higher penalties for breaking into ATMs to steal over $1,000 (up to 10 years) versus lesser thefts (up to 1 year), and defines "ATM" broadly to include all network-connected machines owned by banks or credit unions. It updates existing bank robbery law to include "conspires to take" and clarify that "force or violence" applies to such offenses.
The Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2025 requires that the Crime Victims Fund - used to support victims of crime, particularly child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence - be maintained at or above a three-year average funding level in annual appropriations bills. It adds a procedural rule in both the Senate and House to block any provision that would reduce the fund below this average, unless the reduction is under $2 billion. This rule aims to prevent Congress from withholding funds collected from convicted criminals (which have historically been underdisbursed, with over $10 billion withheld since 2000) and ensures consistent funding for victim services. The bill does not alter the fund’s purpose but enforces existing law by requiring full disbursement of collected funds.
This bill amends immigration law to require immediate detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants who assault law enforcement officers. It adds specific criteria: the assault must occur while the officer is on duty, because of their duties, or due to their status as a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or first responder. The Secretary of Homeland Security must issue a detainer for such individuals and take custody if not already detained by authorities. The bill directly affects undocumented immigrants charged with or convicted of assaulting officers meeting these defined circumstances. It modifies existing immigration detention procedures without creating new criminal offenses.
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act This bill requires the Department of Justice to adopt national standards for the prevention, reduction, and punishment of sexual harassment and sexual assault by incarcerated individuals against correctional officers or other employees of the Bureau of Prisons.
This bill creates a new federal crime for assaulting first responders (like police, firefighters, and paramedics) causing serious injury or death, with enhanced penalties. It specifically applies when the assault involves interstate travel, weapons that crossed state lines, or interference with the responder's work affecting commerce. Penalties include up to 10 years in prison for serious injury, or life imprisonment if death occurs, kidnapping, or an attempt to kill happens. Federal prosecution requires Attorney General certification unless states decline jurisdiction or fail to adequately address the crime.
The Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2025 extends funding for the nationwide Project Safe Neighborhoods program through fiscal year 2030, supporting collaboration between federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies across all 50 states and territories. It expands allowable uses of grant funds to include hiring crime analysts, covering overtime for officers and support staff, and purchasing technology for violent crime reduction. The bill adds specific funding for multi-jurisdictional task forces and requires the Attorney General to annually report to Congress on fund allocation, community outreach efforts, and violent crime statistics (including murder, robbery, and aggravated assault). These changes update the program’s funding structure and transparency requirements without altering its core focus on reducing violent crime through community-based strategies.
HR 5213, the "Keep Violent Criminals Off Our Streets Act," prohibits federal grants to states or local governments that have policies substantially limiting cash bail for individuals charged with specific violent or public disorder offenses. It directly affects state and local governments with bail policies allowing pretrial release for crimes like murder, rape, robbery, looting, or rioting. The bill amends federal law to block grant awards (under the Omnibus Crime Control Act) for any jurisdiction maintaining such bail policies for these covered offenses, starting in the fiscal year after enactment. This is a funding restriction, not a change to bail laws themselves.
HRES 933 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for victim service providers who assist survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It acknowledges these providers - such as shelters, nonprofits, and community organizations - help survivors navigate legal, medical, and emotional challenges, including safety planning and connecting to resources. The resolution highlights their critical but often underfunded role and calls for meaningful investment to sustain their lifesaving work. (Note: As a resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally recognizes the need for support.)
