H.R. 3178 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Save Healthcare Workers Act
H.R. 3178 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on May 5, 2025, sponsored by Madeleine Dean with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 5, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Save Healthcare Workers Act This bill establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly assaulting hospital personnel during the performance of their official duties in a manner that interferes with their performance of the duties or limits their ability to perform the duties. Violations are subject to a fine, imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Madeleine Dean (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 5, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (May 5, 2025)
More bills from Madeleine Dean in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 10254: MORE Savings Act
- H.R. 10543: PREP Act
- H.R. 10659: Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act
- H.R. 10660: AID Local Government Leadership Act
- H.R. 10661: Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
- H.R. 10733: To establish a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 331: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 4405: Epstein Files Transparency Act
- H.R. 4323: Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2025
- H.R. 3497: Medal of Sacrifice Act
- S. 307: Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
- S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- H.R. 27: HALT Fentanyl Act
- H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
- H.R. 38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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