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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 27, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 3536

Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 27, 2019)

Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019

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 happenedJul 30, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2](R-NE)Sponsor
15 cosponsors13 D2 R
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  1. Jul 30, 2019Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jun 27, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019 — Informed