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To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters, and for other purposes.
1/10/2025, 9:20 AM
Summary of Bill HR 277
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.
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 277
Bill HR 277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 277 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HR 277's most recent activity was 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. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 277
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 277
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 277
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide protections for nonviolent political protesters, and for other purposes.
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