HR3178Referred to Committee

Save Healthcare Workers Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-05
Introduced
67
Cosponsors
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Madeleine Dean
Madeleine Dean
Democrat · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 99.2% (663 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Climate & Environment$1k

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-05-05

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Plain-English Summary

Save Healthcare Workers Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting hospital personnel during the performance of their official duties in a manner that interferes with their performance of the duties or limits their ability to perform the duties. Violations are subject to a fine, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both. Violations that involve dangerous weapons, result in bodily injury, or are committed during a declared public emergency are subject to an enhanced penalty of a fine, imprisonment of up to 20 years, or both. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants to reduce the incidence of violence at hospitals, including violence or intimidation against hospital personnel in the performance of their duties.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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