Bills · S 2379
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2379Government buildings, facilities, and propertyLaw enforcement officers
Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
INTRO JUL 22· LAST ACTION NOV 20
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
11BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because threats against judges and court staff have been a growing concern, which can undermine the integrity and independence of the justice system. When judges or court personnel feel unsafe, it can affect their ability to make unbiased decisions and carry out their duties fairly. If this bill becomes law, it will establish a dedicated national resource specifically focused on improving the security of state and local judiciaries, offering them better tools, training, and a coordinated approach to protect themselves from harm.
Without this legislation, state and local courts would continue to rely on existing, potentially inconsistent or fragmented, security measures. They might lack a centralized system for sharing intelligence about threats, consistent training, and unified strategies for threat mitigation. This bill aims to address those gaps, potentially leading to a safer environment for those who serve in the courts and helping to ensure that justice can be administered without fear or undue pressure.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the State Justice Institute to provide financial and technical support to a national nonprofit to establish a "State judicial threat intelligence and resource center."
This establishes the core mechanism for creating a dedicated national entity focused on judicial security.
PROVISION 02
The new center will provide technical assistance and training on judicial security, including safety education, resource creation, and physical security assessments for courts and judicial residences.
This directly addresses the practical needs for improved safety measures and knowledge among judicial personnel.
PROVISION 03
The center will proactively monitor threats, coordinate with federal, state, and local law enforcement, and develop standardized threat reporting and evaluation practices.
This creates a coordinated and systematic approach to identifying and responding to threats against judges and court staff.
PROVISION 04
The center will develop a national database for reporting, tracking, and sharing information about threats and incidents targeting judicial officers and court staff.
This centralizes critical threat data, allowing for better analysis and more effective intervention across different jurisdictions.
PROVISION 05
Requires the State Justice Institute to submit annual reports to Congress on the number, types, and seriousness of threats to state and local judiciary members and court staff.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with data to assess the effectiveness of the center and the scope of the problem.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 11
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
137
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 90%
DEM 6 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
8 EVENTSNOV 20
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
NOV 20
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
NOV 20
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8398-8399; text: CR S8398-8399)
NOV 20
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2379
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedJul 22, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025
Senate BillS 2379Government buildings, facilities, and propertyLaw enforcement officers
Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
INTRODUCED JUL 22, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
11
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
