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Defending Freedom Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7742| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Warren Davidson

Warren Davidson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Defending Freedom Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review the actions of federal, state, and local government officials taken during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic that may violate the Bill of Rights. DOJ shall (1) report to Congress on its efforts to document, remedy, and prosecute infringements of the Bill of Rights; (2) explain non-prosecution of any violations; and (3) refer cases outside of its jurisdiction to the appropriate prosecutorial body.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations

Defending Freedom Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7742| House 
| Updated: 7/23/2020
Defending Freedom Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review the actions of federal, state, and local government officials taken during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic that may violate the Bill of Rights. DOJ shall (1) report to Congress on its efforts to document, remedy, and prosecute infringements of the Bill of Rights; (2) explain non-prosecution of any violations; and (3) refer cases outside of its jurisdiction to the appropriate prosecutorial body.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 23, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Warren Davidson

Warren Davidson

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Budd (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConstitution and constitutional amendmentsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmergency medical services and trauma careInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations