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H.R. 7643 116th Congress House

To set forth the policy of the United States regarding vandalism, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 16, 2020 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Crimes against propertyCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
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Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 16, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill provides statutory authority for a June 26, 2020, executive order directing various agencies to take actions related to protecting monuments, memorials, and statues from vandalism, such as ordering the Department of Justice to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of cases involving vandalism of a monument, government property, or religious property.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Republican 14
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jul 20, 2020
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jul 16, 2020
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Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Jul 16, 2020
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jul 16, 2020
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jul 16, 2020
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Jul 16, 2020
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Jul 16, 2020
Gibbs, Bob
· Jul 16, 2020
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jul 16, 2020
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Guest, Michael
Mississippi · Jul 16, 2020
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Jul 16, 2020
Hice, Jody
· Jul 16, 2020
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Jul 16, 2020
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jul 16, 2020
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Roy, Chip
Texas · Jul 16, 2020
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jul 16, 2020
Yoho, Ted
· Jul 16, 2020
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7643: To set forth the policy of the United States regarding vandalism, and for other purposes.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7643/
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"H.R. 7643: To set forth the policy of the United States regarding vandalism, and for other purposes.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7643/.
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H.R. 7643, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7643/.
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