What does United States House Bill HR 4197 do?

HR 4197: LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025

When was United States House Bill HR 4197 introduced?

HR 4197 was introduced on Jun 26, 2025.

What's the current status of United States House Bill HR 4197?

The latest action on HR 4197 by the House was: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. on Jun 26, 2025.

Who introduced United States House Bill HR 4197?

HR 4197 was introduced by Janice D. Schakowsky.

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HR 4197

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LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025

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Janice D. Schakowsky
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(D - Representative for District 9 in IL)
Jasmine Crockett
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(D - Representative for District 30 in TX)
Sean Casten
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(D - Representative for District 6 in IL)
Rep. Davis, Danny K.
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Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong
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Rep. Strickland, Marilyn
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Rep. Takano, Mark
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Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L.
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Rep. Brownley, Julia
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Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M.
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Rep. Davids, Sharice
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Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
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Rep. Williams, Nikema
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Rep. Moulton, Seth
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Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R.
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Rep. Thanedar, Shri
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Rep. McGarvey, Morgan
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Rep. Mullin, Kevin
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Rep. Pallone, Frank
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Rep. Green, Al
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Rep. Peters, Scott H.
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Rep. Hayes, Jahana
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Rep. Garamendi, John
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Rep. Huffman, Jared
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Rep. Tonko, Paul
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Rep. Lynch, Stephen F.
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Rep. Frost, Maxwell
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Rep. Foushee, Valerie P.
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Rep. Carbajal, Salud O.
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja
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Rep. Correa, J. Luis
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Rep. Sherman, Brad
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Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes
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Rep. McGovern, James P.
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Rep. Amo, Gabe
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Rep. Lofgren, Zoe
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Rep. Gottheimer, Josh
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Rep. Salinas, Andrea
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Rep. McIver, LaMonica
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Rep. Evans, Dwight
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Rep. Balint, Becca
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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne
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Jun 26, 2025 | House
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4197
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