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US HRes543
US HRes543Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
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Introduced
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes the right to peaceful protest while condemning violence and inappropriate government responses, specifically addressing recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Southern California. The resolution reaffirms the First Amendment right to peacefully assemble, supports civil rights and due process, and condemns acts of violence such as vandalism and looting that undermine peaceful demonstrations. It criticizes the Trump Administration's deployment of 2,000 National Guard members and 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles without proper legal authorization or coordination with state officials, arguing that this response was illegal, disproportionate, and likely to escalate tensions. The resolution emphasizes that law enforcement, including ICE, must conduct operations with transparency and accountability, and it commends local law enforcement officers who worked to protect public safety and enable peaceful protests. Additionally, the document highlights the importance of peaceful protest as a cornerstone of American democracy and calls for responsible actions by public officials to de-escalate potential conflicts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (76)
Nanette Barragán (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Janelle Bynum (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Adam Gray (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Glenn Ivey (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
George Latimer (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Sam Liccardo (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
April McClain-Delaney (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Dave Min (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Nancy Pelosi (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Luz Rivas (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3021-3022) (on 06/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/543/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres543/BILLS-119hres543ih.pdf |
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