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US HR1405
US HR1405To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill provides a cause of action for the Attorney General to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States. The key provisions include: (1) prohibiting officeholders from engaging in insurrection or rebellion, (2) allowing the Attorney General to file a civil action to disqualify and remove officeholders found to have engaged in such acts, (3) specifying the relief available, including disqualification from holding office, removal from office, and forfeiture of certain federal benefits, and (4) establishing procedures for the court proceedings, including expedited review. The bill also defines important terms like "insurrection or rebellion" and "officeholder."
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1405/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1405/BILLS-117hr1405ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1405/BILLS-117hr1405ih.pdf.pdf |
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