Bills · S 1136
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1136Presidential administrationsViolent crime
DETERRENCE Act
INTRO MAR 26· LAST ACTION JUN 11
READING
7MIN
COSPONSORS
3BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- One chamber only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to strengthen national security and protect U.S. citizens and officials from hostile actions by foreign governments. In an era where foreign interference and aggression are growing concerns, this bill provides a direct legal tool to punish those who commit crimes at the behest of other nations.
If this bill becomes law, it sends a clear message that criminal acts directed by foreign governments against the U.S. and its citizens will be met with exceptionally severe penalties, potentially deterring such actions. If it doesn't become law, criminals acting on behalf of foreign powers would continue to face existing penalties, which may be seen as insufficient to address the added dimension of foreign hostility and national security threat.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes up to 10 additional years in prison for kidnapping offenses (including conspiracy and attempt) if directed by or coordinated with a foreign government.
This provision increases the severity of punishment for a grave crime when it has a national security dimension.
PROVISION 02
Adds up to 5 or 10 years to sentences for murder-for-hire offenses, depending on whether personal injury results, if the crime is directed by a foreign government.
It strengthens penalties for contract killings motivated by foreign interests, especially when victims are harmed.
PROVISION 03
Implements sentence enhancements of up to 5 or 10 years for threatening or injuring a federal official's family member if coordinated with a foreign government.
This protects government officials from coercion through threats to their families by foreign adversaries.
PROVISION 04
Increases penalties for stalking offenses, adding up to 5 years (for serious injury/weapon use/minor victim), 10 years (for death), or 30 months (in other cases) if linked to a foreign government.
This provision addresses a modern form of harassment, making it a more serious offense when foreign governments are involved.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes up to 10 additional years in prison for assaulting or killing officers and employees of the United States, or for assassination/kidnapping/assault of presidential staff, if directed by a foreign government.
It provides stronger protections for those serving the country, especially against foreign-sponsored attacks.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· New Hampshire
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
55
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSJUN 11
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
JUN 11
Received in the House.
JUN 11
Held at the desk.
JUN 10
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce, and Regulatory Affairs. Hearings held.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1136
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedMar 26, 2025
Last actionJun 11, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025
Senate BillS 1136Presidential administrationsViolent crime
DETERRENCE Act
INTRODUCED MAR 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
