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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1727

Emmett Till and Will Brown Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 10, 2021)

Emmett Till and Will Brown Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2021

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 happenedMay 18, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2](R-NE)Sponsor
5 cosponsors4 D1 R
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  1. May 18, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  2. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Mar 10, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Emmett Till and Will Brown Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2021 — Informed