Idaho senators provide a law to increase the penalties for crime against first aiders – localnews8.com

THe follows a joint press release of Senator Jim Risch's office.

Washington – The US senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Mike Crapo (R-IDAHO) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) Graham Hoffman Act, This will make it a federal crime to attack first aiders.

“The evil attack of the last month on first aid in North Idaho is a strong memory of the dangers that our brave men and women have in the uniform face every day,” said Risch. “The Graham Hoffman Act Is healthy human laws to punish those who attack men and women who bring our communities to safety. Vicki and I continue to pray for the victims of the North Idaho ambalance, their loved ones and everyone who is affected by this reprehensible act. “

“The devastating loss of the firefighters of Idaho, John Morrison and Frank Harwood, and serious injuries to David Tysdal during an intentional, deadly satisfaction last month in Coeur d'Aleen remind us of the real dangers and victims to protect our families and communities,” said Crapo. “Their loss drives us to strengthen the law and prevent further violence to ensure that justice is fully fulfilled for a person who attacks our law enforcement authorities or first aiders.”

“Graham Hoffman was a brave firefighter-paramedic, whose life had been released from custody shortly before the attack. This tragic loss underlines the urgent need to protect our first aiders. Schmitt.

Risch and Crapo are accompanied by the US senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) And Maggie Hassan (Dn.H.).

On June 29, 2025, two firefighters in North -idaho – Kootenai County Fire and Rescue chief Frank Hardwood and Coeur d'Erene Fire Department Battalion Chef John Morrison – were ambushed, while he reacted to a brush fire to Canfield Mountain. Another first aider, the fire engineer of Coeur d'Alene, Dave Tysdal, was seriously injured and remains in recovery.

This legislation is named in honor of Graham Hoffman, a paramedic from Kansas City, Mo., who was attacked and killed by a well -known criminal on April 27, 2025.