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Introduced
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.
AI Summary
This bill, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, amends section 249 of title 18 of the United States Code to specifically define lynching as a hate crime act. The bill establishes punishments of up to 30 years in prison for those who conspire to commit certain offenses, such as assault, murder, or kidnapping, resulting in death or serious bodily injury. This legislation aims to address the historical issue of lynching in the United States and provide stronger legal tools to prosecute such crimes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Cory Booker (D)*,
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Rand Paul (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Tina Smith (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3710/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3710/BILLS-117s3710is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3710/BILLS-117s3710is.pdf.pdf |
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