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H.R.5711: To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Nov. 14, 2014
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2014
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends the federal criminal code to remove the requirement that a hate crime involve conduct in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 9, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Nov. 14, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Nov. 14, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Robert A. Brady (D-Pa.) |