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- H.R.1983
H.R.1983: David's Law
About This Bill
- Introduced April 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2017
- See the fourteen similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in House - April 6, 2017
Bill Summary
David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2017 or David's Law This bill makes it unlawful to willfully cause bodily injury to any person or, through the use of fire, a firearm, or an explosive device, attempting to cause such injury, whether or not acting under color of law, because of: (1) the actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin of that person; or (2) the actual or perceived religion, gender, sexual orientation, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |