Rep. Cohen Issues Statement on Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act
February 29, 2020
February 29, 2020
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Stephen Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following statement:
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congressman Bennie Thompson introduced the Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act, which would reinforce protections for civil rights memorials and monuments across the United States.
The bill directs the U.S. Commission of Civil Rights to create a list of monuments and memorials that should be protected and establish federal penalties to protect thos . . .
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) and Congressman Bennie Thompson introduced the Civil Rights Legacy Protection Act, which would reinforce protections for civil rights memorials and monuments across the United States.
The bill directs the U.S. Commission of Civil Rights to create a list of monuments and memorials that should be protected and establish federal penalties to protect thos . . .