H.R. 3651 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, May 29, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryLimits police force used against protesters
This bill changes federal law about when police violate people's rights. Right now, there's a federal crime for government officials who wrongfully take away people's rights. This bill says that using force during a protest counts as violating rights, and it removes the death penalty as a punishment option in these cases.
How it affects you
This mainly affects law enforcement and how they respond to protests. If you attend a protest, this law would give you additional federal protection against police use of force, though state and local laws would still apply too.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 29, 2025)
Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025
This bill modifies the criminal civil rights statute that prohibits deprivation of rights under color of law.
Current law prohibits the deprivation of federally protected rights, privileges, or immunities by a government official (including a law enforcement officer).
This bill specifies that use of force during a response to a protest constitutes a deprivation of rights, privileges, or immunities.
Additionally, the bill removes the death penalty as a penalty option if death results or if certain aggravating factors are present.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 3651
A BILL
Protecting Our Protesters Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5) · Introduced May 29, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 29, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”