United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 7196 (116th)
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020
Introduced
15 June 2020
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Summary
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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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 June 2020
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 June 2020
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 15 June 2020
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7196
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/7196