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Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025
6/20/2025, 1:16 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3651
The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the penalty for use of force, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 3651 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 29, 2025, aims to revise penalties related to the use of force as outlined in the United States Code.
Congressional Summary of HR 3651
Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025
This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits deprivation of rights under color of law.
Current law prohibits the deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities by a government official (including a law enforcement officer).
This bill specifies that use of force during a response to a protest constitutes a deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities.
Additionally, the bill removes the death penalty as a penalty option if death results or if certain aggravating factors are present.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3651
Bill HR 3651 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 29, 2025. Bill HR 3651 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 29, 2025. Bill HR 3651's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 29, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3651
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3651
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3651
To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the penalty for use of force, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the penalty for use of force, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3651
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