S. 223: Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2025-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-02-06 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 223 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 223?
S. 223 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 223 are available on congress.gov.
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