S. 2379 · Where this bill is now
In the House
Passed the Senate Nov 20, 2025. Received Nov 20, 2025; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFunds judicial threat and intelligence center
The bill lets the State Justice Institute, a nonprofit organization that supports state courts, use its awarded funds to create and run a judicial threat and intelligence resource center. This center would work to identify and respond to threats and attacks targeting judges.
How it affects you
If you're a state court judge, this could mean better protection and resources to help keep you safe. For the public, it may lead to more secure courthouses and a more stable judicial system, though the summary doesn't spell out specific impacts on everyday citizens.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Nov 20, 2025)
Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
This bill allows funds awarded by the State Justice Institute to be used to establish, implement, and operate a judicial threat and intelligence resource center. The State Justice Institute is a private, nonprofit corporation established by federal law to support and improve the administration of justice in state courts.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 2379
AN ACT
Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act
Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) · Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · Law · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 20, 2025: “Held at the desk.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.