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- H.R.1405
H.R.1405: To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2021
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- Introduced in House - Feb. 26, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill establishes penalties for officeholders who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States. The Department of Justice may bring a civil action against officeholders who engage in insurrection or rebellion, including such activity occurring before the date of the bill's enactment. Penalties include disqualification from federal or state office, removal from federal or state office, forfeiture of certain retirement...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Feb. 26, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, House Administration, and Armed Services, 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.
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| Feb. 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |