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H.RES.612: Honoring the life of 17-year-old, Trayvon Martin, urging the State of Florida and others to repeal the Stand Your Ground law, and admonishing involved parties to pursue full investigations into all homicides, regardless of defenses asserted by the offende
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced March 30, 2012
- Latest Major Action April 9, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Admonishes any state, local agency, or official acting to obstruct an open investigation or failing to fully execute official duties in the investigation of the events surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin. Condemns: (1) parties for their roles in proposing Stand Your Ground and similar legislation, and (2) reliance on Stand Your Ground laws to protect actions that extend beyond historical use of self-defense. Urges: (1) any state...
(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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| March 30, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.) |