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S.488: Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 22, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (29 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Feb. 14, 2019
- Referred in House - Feb. 14, 2019
- Considered and Passed Senate - Feb. 14, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| Feb. 2, 2020 | 9th |
Bill Summary
Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019 This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching. Specifically, a person who conspires to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) is subject to criminal penalties.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 22, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1346-1347; text: CR S1347) |
| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Received in the House.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
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| Feb. 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) |