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US S3017
US S3017Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2023
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Introduced
10/04/2023
10/04/2023
In Committee
10/04/2023
10/04/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2023, proposes to repeal Section 248 of Title 18 of the United States Code, which prohibits obstructing access to reproductive health clinics. Specifically, the bill would remove these restrictions, allowing for greater freedom of expression and the exercise of civil disobedience near such facilities. The repeal would apply to any pending or future prosecutions related to these provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Mike Lee (R)*,
Mike Braun (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
J.D. Vance (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 10/04/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3017/all-info | 10/05/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3017/BILLS-118s3017is.pdf | 10/12/2023 |
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