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DemocratBill · H.R. 3651· House(119-HR-3651)

Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025

Rep. Omar
Age: 44 years
Minnesota
Introduced
5/29/2025
Last activity
5/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Ilhan Omar
Cosponsors
Democrat - 2Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It focuses on clarifying the penalties related to the deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, the legislation aims to change how the law addresses the use of force. The changes involve modifying the description of the United States and adjusting sentencing provisions.

Yes

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+5

    The bill addresses use of force during protest responses, which increases accountability for law enforcement conduct.

  • Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+4

    Explicitly addressing protest responses in the context of rights deprivation provides indirect protection for those exercising free speech.

  • Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+3

    Clarifying the application of law to protest responses can provide greater legal accountability for civil rights violations.

The opposite

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-2

    The bill removes the possibility of the death penalty for certain deprivation of rights offenses.