Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7315
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 24, 2020
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 24, 2020
Latest Action
Jun 24, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7315
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
California
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Mississippi
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2020

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.

Text (1)
June 24, 2020
Actions (2)
06/24/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/24/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 15, 2022 9:30:20 PM