Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 399 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
6 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 6 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha (R-TN) (Introduced 02/04/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.63 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 6 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/04/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (02/04/2025)
Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025
This bill increases the statutory maximum prison term—from one year to five years—for picketing or parading in or near a building or residence used by a judge, juror, witness, or court officer with the intent of interfering with, obstructing, or impeding the administration of justice, or with the intent of influencing a judge, juror, witness, or court officer, in the discharge of his or her duty.
119 S399 IS: Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 2025-02-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 399IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESFebruary 4, 2025Mrs. Blackburn (for herself, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Lee, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, and Mr. Cotton) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, to establish appropriate penalties for obstruction of justice by picketing or parading in or near court buildings or residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025.2.Obstruction of justice by picketing or paradingSection 1507 of title 18, United States Code, is amended, in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking one year and inserting 5 years.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 02/04/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Display Title | Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to amend section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, to establish appropriate penalties for obstruction of justice by picketing or parading in or near court buildings or residences of judges, jurors, witnesses, or other court officers. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 02/04/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Law
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