HR 7196 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Right to PROTEST Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2020-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats
Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]MS
Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]NY
Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]OH
Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]NY
Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]TX
Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]AL
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]OR
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]CT