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RAP Act of 2023

1/5/2024, 1:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2952

Bill 118 hr 2952, also known as the RAP Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The RAP Act stands for Rebuilding America's Infrastructure and Protecting the Environment.

The main goal of this bill is to address the deteriorating state of America's infrastructure while also taking steps to protect the environment. The bill proposes a significant increase in funding for infrastructure projects, including repairs and upgrades to roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.

In addition to funding infrastructure projects, the RAP Act also includes provisions aimed at reducing the environmental impact of these projects. This includes requirements for the use of sustainable materials, energy-efficient technologies, and measures to mitigate pollution and carbon emissions. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of investing in infrastructure and protecting the environment. Supporters of the bill argue that it will create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for all Americans. Opponents of the bill have raised concerns about the cost of the proposed infrastructure projects and the potential impact on the national debt. Some critics have also questioned the effectiveness of the environmental protections included in the bill. Overall, the RAP Act of 2023 represents a significant effort to address the pressing issues of infrastructure and environmental protection in the United States. It remains to be seen whether the bill will ultimately be passed into law, but it has sparked important discussions and debates in Congress.

Congressional Summary of HR 2952

Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2023 or the RAP Act of 2023

This bill limits the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against the defendant in a federal criminal or civil case. The term creative or artistic expression means the expression or application of creativity or imagination in the production or arrangement of forms, sounds, words, movements, or symbols, including music, dance, performance art, visual art, poetry, literature, film, and other such objects or media.

Current Status of Bill HR 2952

Bill HR 2952 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill HR 2952 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2023.  Bill HR 2952's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2952

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
60
Democrat Cosponsors
60
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2952

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2952

RAP Act of 2023
RAP Act of 2023
Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2023
To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to limit the admissibility of evidence of a defendant's creative or artistic expression against such defendant, and for other purposes.

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