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Right to PROTEST Act of 2020
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7196
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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Current Status of Bill HR 7196
Bill HR 7196 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7196 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7196's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 15, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7196
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7196
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Chemical and biological weapons
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Protest and dissent
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7196
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that certain uses of riot control agents constitute civil rights violations, and for other purposes.
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7196
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