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Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2724| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to strengthen federal law concerning the obstruction of justice by significantly increasing the penalties for certain protest activities. It specifically targets actions such as picketing or parading in or near court buildings or the residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers , when done with the intent to influence or obstruct justice. The bill amends section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, which currently sets a maximum imprisonment of one year for such offenses. Under this proposed change, the maximum penalty for these actions would be increased to five years of imprisonment, aiming to provide a stronger deterrent against attempts to intimidate or improperly influence the judicial process.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-399
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-399
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-399: Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025

Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2724| House 
| Updated: 4/8/2025
This legislation proposes to strengthen federal law concerning the obstruction of justice by significantly increasing the penalties for certain protest activities. It specifically targets actions such as picketing or parading in or near court buildings or the residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers , when done with the intent to influence or obstruct justice. The bill amends section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, which currently sets a maximum imprisonment of one year for such offenses. Under this proposed change, the maximum penalty for these actions would be increased to five years of imprisonment, aiming to provide a stronger deterrent against attempts to intimidate or improperly influence the judicial process.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-399
Introduced in Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-399
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
David Kustoff

David Kustoff

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (2)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Law

Related Bills

  • S 119-399: Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted