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H.R. 1405 117th Congress House

To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 26, 2021 Introduced by: Steve Cohen Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Feb 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, House Administration, 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.
Feb 26, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 28, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill establishes penalties for officeholders who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.

The Department of Justice may bring a civil action against officeholders who engage in insurrection or rebellion, including such activity occurring before the date of the bill's enactment. Penalties include disqualification from federal or state office, removal from federal or state office, forfeiture of certain retirement benefits, and rescission of certain honors and commemorations.

However, Congress may, upon a two-thirds vote, restore the ability of an individual to qualify for state or federal office and to receive benefits.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1405: To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other purposes.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1405/
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"H.R. 1405: To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other purposes.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1405/.
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H.R. 1405, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1405/.
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[H.R. 1405: To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-1405/)
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