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S.230: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced Jan. 29, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 3, 1997
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Freedom From Union Violence Act of 1997 - Amends the Hobbs Act to authorize imposition of a sentence of life imprisonment or the death penalty if death results from interference with commerce by threats or violence. Makes provisions regarding any such interference inapplicable to conduct that: (1) is incidental to otherwise peaceful picketing during the course of a labor dispute; (2) consists solely of minor bodily injury, or minor damage to...
(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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Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-363.
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| Jan. 29, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) |