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HOUSE 2663117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Protecting Children from Chemical Weapons Act

Last Action
10/19/2021

Actions

  • 2021-10-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • 2021-04-19Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2021-04-19Introduced in House
  • 2021-04-19Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-04-19 (00)

Protecting Children from Chemical Weapons Act

This bill prohibits federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from using chemical weapons on minors in the course of policing activities. The term chemical weapon includes pepper spray.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)
  • Karen Bass (D-CA)

Subjects

  • Chemical and biological weapons
  • Child health
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers
  • Military civil functions
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • National Guard and reserves
  • State and local government operations
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