July 14, 2025
Mr. Schmitt introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the criminal penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Protect and Respect ICE Act
or the PRICE Act
.
Sec. 2. Increased penalties for assaulting, resisting, or impeding ICE officers or employees
Section 111 of title 18, United States Code, is amended—
(1)
by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2)
by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
(c) Enhanced penalty for violations against ICE officers or employees
In the case of a violation of subsection (a) committed against an officer or employee of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the applicable maximum term of imprisonment under this section shall be doubled, and the applicable maximum fine shall be adjusted accordingly.