118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 999Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act

To prohibit the destruction of civil rights memorials, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Feb 14, 2023
Last action Feb 14, 2023
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This bill makes it a crime to deface, damage, or destroy certain memorials that commemorate civil rights events or figures. An individual convicted under this act must pay restitution and is subject to additional penalties that vary based on the cost of the defacement, damage, or destruction.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Feb 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.