To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters, and for other purposes.

1/10/2025, 9:20 AM
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Bill 119 HR 277 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code in order to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals engaging in peaceful protests are not subject to excessive force or unjust treatment by law enforcement officials.

The proposed legislation includes provisions that would prohibit the use of excessive force against nonviolent protesters, as well as measures to hold law enforcement officers accountable for any violations of these protections. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and express their political views without fear of retaliation or harassment.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 277 seeks to uphold the constitutional rights of individuals to engage in peaceful political protest, while also ensuring that law enforcement officials respect these rights and act in a manner that is consistent with the principles of a free and democratic society.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 277
Introduced on
2025-01-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Bill 119 HR 277 aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code in order to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals engaging in peaceful protests are not subject to excessive force or unjust treatment by law enforcement officials.

The proposed legislation includes provisions that would prohibit the use of excessive force against nonviolent protesters, as well as measures to hold law enforcement officers accountable for any violations of these protections. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to protect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble and express their political views without fear of retaliation or harassment.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 277 seeks to uphold the constitutional rights of individuals to engage in peaceful political protest, while also ensuring that law enforcement officials respect these rights and act in a manner that is consistent with the principles of a free and democratic society.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 18, United States Code, to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters, and for other purposes.

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Member:  Thomas Massie
Committee:  Intelligence (Permanent Select)
Committee:  Judiciary

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Latest Action1/9/2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict...