WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ashley Moody joined
Senators Eric Schmitt and Maggie Hassan to introduce the Graham Hoffman
Act, which will make it a federal crime to assault first responders. This
legislation is named in honor of Graham Hoffman, a paramedic who was attacked and killed in the line of duty by a known
criminal on April 27, 2025.
Senator Ashley Moody said, “The Graham Hoffman Act, named
after a paramedic attacked and killed in the line of duty, is an important step
in supporting those who bravely run towards danger in service to our
communities. First responders put their lives at risk every single day to ensure
the safety of Florida families. We must make it abundantly clear: harming those
who protect us will not be tolerated.”
Senator Eric Schmitt said, “Graham Hoffman was a courageous
firefighter-paramedic whose life was tragically cut short at the hands of a
known criminal who had been released from custody shortly before the attack.
This tragic loss underscores the urgent need to protect our first responders,
who put their lives on the line to serve our communities. This legislation, in
honor of Graham, ensures that anyone who assaults or kills a first responder
faces the full force of federal law.”
Senator Maggie Hassan said, “First responders put their lives
on the line every day to keep our communities safe, and they deserve our
protection when they answer the call to help others. This bill honors the
memory of fallen heroes by holding criminals that attack those who serve and
protect our communities fully accountable for their crimes and sending a clear
message that targeting and attacking first responders will not be tolerated.”
Senators Moody, Schmitt and Hassan are
joined by Senators Josh Hawley, James Risch, Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz, and Bill
Hagerty on the legislation.
Click HERE to read the full text of the bill.
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