Legislators
Bills
Statements
Lobbying
Travel
- Bills
- H.R.289
H.R.289: Support Peaceful Protest Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Support Peaceful Protest Act This bill imposes additional penalties upon an individual who is convicted of a federal offense related to conduct during the course of a protest (e.g., rioting). First, in addition to the penalty for the conviction, the individual must pay restitution to cover the cost of federal policing during the protest. Second, the individual is ineligible for pandemic unemployment assistance.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
---|---|
March 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
|
Jan. 15, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
|
Jan. 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
|
Jan. 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
|
Jan. 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Banks (R-Ind.) |