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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 16, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7643

To set forth the policy of the United States regarding vandalism, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 16, 2020)

This bill provides statutory authority for a June 26, 2020, executive order directing various agencies to take actions related to protecting monuments, memorials, and statues from vandalism, such as ordering the Department of Justice to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of cases involving vandalism of a monument, government property, or religious property.

What just happenedJul 16, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8](R-AZ)Sponsor
20 cosponsors20 R
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  1. Jul 16, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Armed Services Committee
  2. Jul 16, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  3. Jul 16, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Jul 16, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. Jul 16, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

To set forth the policy of the United States regarding vandalism, and for other purposes. — Informed