HR. 277In Committee
Matthew Lawrence Perna Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Limits federal prosecution and surveillance practices tied to political protest offenses and certain broader criminal investigations and trials
Key points
- Require faster trial timelines
- Prohibit pretrial detention
- Limit national security authority use
- Allow venue changes
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-09 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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