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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5214· 119th Congress

Protect and Serve Act of 2026

Sponsor
Thomas Tillis (R-NC)
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
Last Action
Aug 3, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Aug 3, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill introduced in Senate with 3 cosponsors; official details not yet available from Congressional Research Service.
  • Title suggests focus on law enforcement or public safety, but specific provisions remain unclear at this early stage.
  • Referred to Judiciary Committee on same day as introduction for review and potential amendments.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Impact unknown: CRS summary not published. Citizens should monitor committee hearings to understand who benefits or bears costs.
  • Early-stage bill (introduced 2 weeks ago) with minimal cosponsorship suggests limited immediate momentum.
  • Judiciary Committee will determine if this advances, stalls, or undergoes major changes before any floor vote.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill is in committee limbo: Judiciary must hold hearings, debate amendments, and vote to send it forward—or table it.
  • Check Congress.gov or committee schedules for hearing dates to see details emerge and track sponsor statements.
  • Contact your senator if you care about law enforcement policy; early committee phase is when constituent input shapes bills.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 3, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Aug 3, 2026Introduced in Senate