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S.1105: Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 12, 2007
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2007
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
44 (39 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Attorney General to provide technical, forensic, prosecutorial, or other assistance in the criminal investigation or prosecution of any crime that: (1) constitutes a crime of violence under federal law or a felony under state, local, or Indian tribal laws; and (2) is motivated by prejudice based on the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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April 12, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |