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H.RES.55: Honoring the life of Trayvon Martin, urging the repeal of Stand Your Ground laws, and calling on the United States Government to address the crisis of racial profiling.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Feb. 5, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 5, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Condemns unfounded reliance on Stand Your Ground laws to protect actions that extend far beyond historical use of self-defense. Urges state legislatures to reject or repeal Stand Your Ground legislation. Commits to developing incentives for states to find alternatives to such legislation, such as grants for community policing. Encourages states to create penalties for individuals found to have caused substantive harm through racial profiling....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 5, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 5, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) |