Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act

The Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act (H.R. 999) establishes federal criminal penalties for individuals who intentionally deface, damage, or destroy memorials commemorating the civil rights movement or its figures. Under this legislation, those convicted would be required to pay for the repair or replacement of the damaged property and could face fines or imprisonment based on the monetary value of the damage caused. The bill aims to provide specific federal protections for monuments and sites that honor the history of civil rights in the United States.