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Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act
2/9/2022, 12:28 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 7221
Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act
This bill prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities. It also requires law enforcement agencies to dispose of chemical weapons that were acquired for such use.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7221
Bill HR 7221 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7221 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7221's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 15, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7221
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
11Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7221
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Chemical and biological weapons
- Congressional oversight
- Firearms and explosives
- Government studies and investigations
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Military civil functions
- Military personnel and dependents
- National Guard and reserves
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7221
Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act
To prohibit law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities, and for other purposes.
Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7221
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