S. 2379 · Passed Senate · Law

Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-TX)

What it does

• Authorizes State Justice Institute funds to establish a judicial threat and intelligence resource center.
• Permits the center to implement and operate programs to address threats and attacks targeting judges.
• Directs use of existing federal grant funding without requiring a separate appropriation.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Nov 20, 2025: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Judiciary