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Proposed Federal House Legislation HB7221

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Another attempt by left leaning legislators to limit the less-than-lethal force options available to police to handle rioters. They just can't seem to grasp that this will only lead to more deadly forms of violence if these tools are removed.

Legislation Overview

Title: Prohibiting Law Enforcement Use of Chemical Weapons Act

Subject: Crime and law enforcement: Chemical and biological weapons: Congressional oversight: Firearms and explosives: Government studies and investigations: Hazardous wastes and toxic substances: Law enforcement administration and funding: Law enforcement officers: Military civil functions: Military personnel and dependents: National Guard and reserves: State and local government operations

Description: Prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons in the course of policing activities. It also requires law enforcement agencies to dispose of chemical weapons that were acquired for such use.

Session: 116th Congress

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Action Date: June 15, 2020

Link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7221/all-info

Sponsors

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12 sponsors: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D); Jesus Garcia (D); Mark Takano (D); Pramila Jayapal (D); Ayanna Pressley (D); Ilhan Omar (D); Nydia Velazquez (D); Rashida Tlaib (D); Eleanor Norton (D); Andy Levin (D); Earl Blumenauer (D); Barbara Lee (D)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 15 2020 Introduced in House
House Jun 15 2020 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Texts
Type Date Federal Link Text
Introduced Jul 6 2020 federal bill text bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Committee

Chamber: H

Committee Name: Judiciary

Votes

There have not been any votes on this bill

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