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H.R.239: Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2005
- Latest Major Action March 2, 2005
- See the ten similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2005 - Amends the Hobbs Act to authorize imposition of a fine of up to $100,000, 20 years imprisonment, or both for: (1) obstructing, delaying, or affecting commerce or the movement of any article or commodity in commerce by robbery or extortion (or attempting or conspiring to do so); and (2) threatening physical violence to any person or property in furtherance of a plan or purpose to interfere with commerce...
(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 Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Jan. 4, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) |