Bill116th CongressFiled May 8, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6784
TRAP Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 8, 2020)
Time to Repeal an Archaic Policy Act of 2020 or the TRAP Act of 2020
This bill repeals criminal provisions commonly known as the Logan Act. The provisions generally prohibit an unauthorized U.S. citizen from negotiating with a foreign government regarding a dispute or controversy with the United States.
What just happenedMay 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14](R-PA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 8, 2020
- May 8, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House