HR 7381
To amend title 18, United States Code, to include a penalty for the destruction of a memorial of a constitutional leader, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill expands a federal law to make it a crime to intentionally damage or destroy memorials honoring significant figures in American history. Specifically, it adds the signers of the Declaration of Independence and former Presidents of the United States to the list of individuals whose memorials are protected from destruction. The bill amends Title 18 of the U.S. Code to clarify and broaden the existing penalties for such acts. It aims to safeguard these important historical landmarks.
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Dan Bishop
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