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- H.R.4760
H.R.4760: Blue Lives Matter Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced March 16, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 1, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Blue Lives Matter Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal criminal code by expanding hate crimes to include an offense for knowingly causing, or attempting to cause, bodily injuries to individuals because they are police officers or perceived to be police officers. The bill subjects an individual convicted of such an offense to a prison term of up to 10 years, a fine, or both. If death results, or the offense includes kidnapping, aggravated...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| March 16, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 16, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Ken Buck (R-Colo.) |