Bill would create national center to track threats against judges
Passed one chamberS. 2379Latest action
Sponsor: John Cornyn · Senator · TX
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Official title: Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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The bill funds a new center to train, protect, and coordinate responses to threats against state and local judges.
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What does this do?
The bill updates the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to let the State Justice Institute fund nonprofits that would create a "State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center." This center would train judges and court staff, inspect courthouse and home security, monitor threats, coordinate with police, and build a national threat database. It also requires the State Justice Institute to report annually to Congress on threats against judges and court staff.
Who does it affect?
State and local judges, court employees, and law enforcement agencies that work with courts are directly affected. Nonprofit organizations with courthouse security experience would be eligible to run the new center.
Why does it matter?
The change reflects growing concern over rising threats against judges and aims to improve coordination and information-sharing among courts and police. It does not directly affect the general public.
What does it cost, and who pays?
The bill allows the State Justice Institute to provide funding to qualified nonprofits to establish and run the new threat center, but no specific amounts are given.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 22, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- HouseYou are here · Nov 20, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Held at the desk.