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- H.R.6777
H.R.6777: Noose Hate Crime Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2008
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2008 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to two years on anyone who, with intent to harass or intimidate any person because of that person's race, religion, or national origin, displays a noose in public.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Aug. 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |