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Rioters storm the U.S. Capitol building during a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6.
The riot at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday has reinvigorated a Republican-backed effort to crack down on protests.
Gov. Ron DeSantis initially pitched the Combatting Violence, Disorder and Looting and Law Enforcement Protection Act following the summer’s nationwide demonstrations against police brutality. It was originally met with skepticism by Democrats and even some Republicans. Some GOP lawmakers are now saying the bill is needed now more than ever.
“No matter who it happens by it is wrong and people should be held accountable for it, said Republican State Senator Danny Burgess of Tampa. Burgess sponsored the senate version of the bill. says the proposed legislation was filed in direct response to the storming of the U.S. Capitol.