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H.RES.955: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governors and local officials across the Nation have abused their authority by infringing on the constitutional rights of Americans, ordering private businesse
About This Bill
- Introduced May 8, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 8, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 8, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in opposition to the actions of state and local officials in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. The resolution (1) condemns the decisions of state and local leaders who issued orders imposing economic restrictions based on views of which businesses and activities are essential and which are not, (2) calls on Attorney General William Barr to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 8, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 8, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) |