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This bill, known as the RECLAIM Act (Restitution for Economic losses Caused by Leaders who Allow Insurrection and Mayhem Act), aims to provide civil liability for injuries in law enforcement free zones. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Amending the Civil Rights Act of 1871 (42 U.S.C. 1983) to allow for treble damages against officials who establish or recognize "law enforcement free zones" or prohibit law enforcement from taking action during riots, unless it is to prevent imminent harm to officers. 2. Imposing liability on officials who establish or recognize "law enforcement free zones" or prohibit law enforcement from taking action during riots, if such actions lead to foreseeable criminal conduct and associated harm that affects interstate commerce. 3. Requiring states or local governments that receive certain federal law enforcement grants or disaster assistance to take reasonable steps to protect individuals and property from harm during riots, or face potential reductions in funding. The bill aims to hold accountable officials who, through their actions or inactions, create environments that enable criminal conduct and property damage during civil unrest.

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