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- H.CON.RES.77
H.CON.RES.77: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 17, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (38 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| Feb. 17, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |