ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the "Graham Hoffman Act," a piece of legislation the leaders say "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."

Moody advocates for ‘Graham Hoffman Act’

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Moody recently cosponsored the Graham Hoffman Act, which she says would allow the U.S. to use the full force of state and federal law to prosecute those who assault first responders and act as a deterrent to anyone considering such acts of violence.

Sens. Eric Schmitt, Maggie Hassan, Josh Hawley, James Risch, Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz and Bill Hagerty cosponsored the bill with Moody.

‘Will not be tolerated’

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