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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 35

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Feb 26, 2020)

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching.

Specifically, a person who conspires to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) is subject to criminal penalties.

What just happenedFeb 27, 2020

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1](D-IL)Sponsor
148 cosponsors147 D1 R
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  1. Feb 27, 2020IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. Feb 26, 2020FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Feb 26, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Feb 26, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 4 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1197-1198)

  5. Feb 26, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 4 (Roll no. 71).

  6. Feb 26, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1211-1212)

  7. Feb 26, 2020FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Feb 26, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 35.

  9. Feb 26, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1197-1203)

  10. Feb 26, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Oct 31, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.

  12. Oct 31, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-267.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Oct 31, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-267.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Jun 12, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  15. Jun 12, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Jan 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  17. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseFeb 26, 202053

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching.

Specifically, a person who conspires to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) is subject to criminal penalties.

Reported to HouseOct 31, 20197

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

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.

Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

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.

Emmett Till Antilynching Act — Informed