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S 1649 117th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Assault and harassment offenses Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal procedure and sentencing Law enforcement officers

Probation Officer Protection Act of 2021

Introduced: May 13, 2021 Introduced by: Tillis, Thomas Republican · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 13, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 13, 2021
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Probation Officer Protection Act of 2021

This bill authorizes a probation officer to arrest a person other than the probationer without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe the person forcibly assaulted or obstructed a probation officer engaged in the performance of official duties.

What's happening now May 13, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Republican 4
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Cornyn, John
Texas · May 13, 2021
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · May 13, 2021
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · May 13, 2021
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · May 13, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1649: Probation Officer Protection Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1649/
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"S. 1649: Probation Officer Protection Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1649/.
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S. 1649, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1649/.
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