Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S. 223 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike (R-UT) (Introduced 01/23/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.89 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Judiciary Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/23/2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in Senate (01/23/2025)
Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025
This bill repeals provisions of federal criminal law that prohibit conduct intended to injure, intimidate, or interfere with persons who are seeking to (1) obtain or provide reproductive health services, or (2) exercise their right of religious freedom at a place of religious worship.
119 S223 IS: Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025 U.S. Senate 2025-01-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 223IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 23, 2025Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Hawley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the JudiciaryA BILLTo amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025.2.Repeal of prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances(a)In generalSection 248 of title 18, United States Code, is repealed.(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of sections for chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section
248.(c)ApplicabilityThe repeal made in subsection (a) shall apply to any prosecution of an offense that is pending on, or commenced on or after, the date of enactment of this Act.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 01/23/2025 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Title Type | Title |
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| Display Title | Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Judiciary Committee | 01/23/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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