Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8651
To acknowledge the crime of lynching, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 23, 2020)
This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching.
Specifically, an individual who acts with one or more people to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) that result in death is subject to criminal penalties.
What just happenedOct 23, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3](L-MI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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