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H.R. 8609

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To limit the extent to which certain Federal law enforcement agencies may be permitted to conduct law enforcement functions in a jurisdiction without the approval of such jurisdiction, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · October 19, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
October 16, 2020
Cosponsors (7)
7D 0R
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Protect Peaceful Protests Act This bill prohibits the Department of Justice from designating Drug Enforcement Administration officers to perform law enforcement duties that do not relate to drug investigations. It also generally prohibits the U.S. Marshals Service from deputizing other law enforcement officers and the Department of Homeland Security from designating additional employees to protect federal property during a protest unless there is a request by a state, Indian tribe, territory, or the District of Columbia.

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