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H.R.55

H.R.55: Emmett Till Antilynching Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Jan. 4, 2021
Latest Major Action March 29, 2022
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Bill Sponsor

Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

Bill Cosponsors

182 (180 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Received in Senate - March 1, 2022
Engrossed in House - Feb. 28, 2022
Reported in House - Feb. 25, 2022
Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2021

Bill Summary

Emmett Till Antilynching Act This bill makes lynching a federal hate crime offense. Specifically, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 30 years, or both—on an individual who conspires to commit a hate crime offense that results in death or serious bodily injury or that includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
March 28, 2022	Presented to President.
March 8, 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
March 7, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
March 7, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1012-1013)
March 1, 2022	Received in the Senate, read twice.
March 1, 2022	Received in the Senate.
Feb. 28, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 47).
Feb. 28, 2022	Considered as unfinished business.
Feb. 28, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Feb. 28, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 28, 2022	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb. 28, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 55.
Feb. 28, 2022	Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb. 28, 2022	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 3 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H1166)
Feb. 28, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1172)
Feb. 28, 2022	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1166-1169)
Feb. 25, 2022	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
Feb. 25, 2022	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-251.
Dec. 8, 2021	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec. 8, 2021	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec. 8, 2021	Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
March 1, 2021	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan. 4, 2021	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan. 4, 2021	Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

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