US HB7196 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-0)
Status: Introduced on June 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 15 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-15 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law. Currently, the second prong of the prohibition bars the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. specifies that the use of a riot control agent (e.g., tear gas) without a prior clear and audible warning is a punishment, pain, or penalty.
Title
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020
Sponsors
Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC] | Rep. Bennie Thompson [D-MS] | Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D-NY] | Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH] |
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Filemon Vela [D-TX] | Rep. Terri Sewell [D-AL] | Rep. Suzanne Bonamici [D-OR] |
Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-06-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2020-06-15 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Assault and harassment offenses
Chemical and biological weapons
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Protest and dissent
Chemical and biological weapons
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Protest and dissent
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7196/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7196/BILLS-116hr7196ih.pdf |