H.CON.RES.186: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to recent church burnings.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced June 13, 1996
  • Latest Major Action June 13, 1996

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

103 (71 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 30 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Condemns the burning of African-American churches. Sends condolences to affected individuals. Supports the activities of local law enforcement officials, the Department of Justice, and the Department of the Treasury in investigating these incidents. Urges: (1) the United States Attorney General and local prosecutors to seek the maximum penalty available under law to punish the perpetrators; and (2) the President to make the fullest possible...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
June 13, 1996

Introduced in the House by J.C. Watts (R-Okla.)

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