HR 8852 · 116th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting Political Expression Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-12-03· Sponsored by Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.(2020-12-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting Political Expression Act of 2020 This bill specifies that certain offenses involving political affiliation are hate crimes. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both. Further, the bill prohibits discrimination based on political affiliation in areas involving housing, federally assisted programs, and employment. The bill defines political affiliation to include, among other actions, joining, belonging to, or withdrawing from any political party, political action committee, or super political action committee.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]FL