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- H.R.5494
H.R.5494: Protect Peaceful Protests Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 5, 2021
Bill Summary
Protect Peaceful Protests Act This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from designating Drug Enforcement Administration officers to perform law enforcement duties that do not relate to drug investigations. It also generally prohibits the U.S. Marshals Service from deputizing other law enforcement officers and the Department of Homeland Security from designating additional employees to protect federal property during a protest unless there...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Oct. 6, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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| Oct. 6, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Oct. 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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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| Oct. 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |