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Right to PROTEST Act of 2020

Introduced: June 15, 2020 Introduced by: Adams, Alma S. Democratic · North Carolina See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 15, 2020
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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 June 15, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 5
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jun 26, 2020
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Jun 25, 2020
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Jun 18, 2020
Fudge, Marcia
· Jun 15, 2020
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jun 15, 2020
Vela, Filemon
· Jun 15, 2020
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Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Jun 15, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7196: Right to PROTEST Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7196/
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"H.R. 7196: Right to PROTEST Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7196/.
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H.R. 7196, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7196/.
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