Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 13, 2018Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6086
To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 13, 2018)
This bill specifies that an offense involving lynching is a hate crime act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both.
What just happenedJul 30, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1](D-IL)Sponsor
68 cosponsors65 D3 R
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- Introduced in HouseJun 13, 2018
- Jul 30, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House