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- H.R.3525
H.R.3525: Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 23, 1996
- Latest Major Action July 3, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
94 (56 Democrats, 1 Independent, 37 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996 - Makes Federal criminal code prohibitions against, and penalties for, damaging religious property or obstructing any person's free exercise of religious beliefs applicable where the offense is in, or affects, interstate commerce. (Currently such provisions apply only where: (1) the defendant, in committing the offense, travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses a facility or instrumentality of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-621.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309.
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Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll No. 248).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.
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Measure laid before Senate.
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Amendment SP 4341 proposed by Senator Faircloth.
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Amendment SP 4341 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
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Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 171.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Mr. Hyde asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
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On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 104-155.
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| May 23, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Henry John Hyde (R-Ill.) |