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S.1853: Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 10, 1996
- Latest Major Action June 10, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (1 Democrat, 11 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: (1) the offense is in, or affects, interstate commerce; and (2) the loss exceeds $5,000. (Currently such provisions apply only where: (1) the defendant, in committing the offense, travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| June 10, 1996 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lauch Faircloth (R-N.C.) |