HR 7196
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offenses
Chemical and biological weapons
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Protest and dissent
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020
Introduced: June 15, 2020
Introduced by:
Adams, Alma S.
Democratic
· North Carolina
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020
This bill 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. This bill 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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