January 23, 2025
Mr. Lee (for himself, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Hawley) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
To amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Repeal of prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances
(a) In general
Section 248 of title 18, United States Code, is repealed.
(b) Clerical amendment
The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 248.
(c) Applicability
The 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.