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Right to PROTEST Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7196| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2020
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (8)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020 This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law. Currently, the second prong of the prohibition bars the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. This bill specifies that the use of a riot control agent (e.g., tear gas) without a prior clear and audible warning is a punishment, pain, or penalty.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Assault and harassment offensesChemical and biological weaponsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationProtest and dissent

Right to PROTEST Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7196| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2020
Right to PROTEST Act of 2020 This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits the deprivation of rights under color of law. Currently, the second prong of the prohibition bars the application of different punishments, pains, or penalties based on an individual's alien status, color, or race. This bill specifies that the use of a riot control agent (e.g., tear gas) without a prior clear and audible warning is a punishment, pain, or penalty.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 15, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (8)
Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesChemical and biological weaponsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationProtest and dissent