Emmett Till Antilynching Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 35 Emmett Till Antilynching Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 35

Emmett Till Antilynching Act

This bill specifies that an offense involving lynching is a hate crime act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both.

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Current Status of Bill HR 35

Bill HR 35 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2019. Bill HR 35 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2019. Bill HR 35's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of February 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 35

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

148

Democrat Cosponsors

147

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 35

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Hate crimesRacial and ethnic relationsViolent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 35

Emmett Till Antilynching ActEmmett Till Antilynching ActTo amend title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a deprivation of civil rights, and for other purposes.Emmett Till Antilynching ActTo amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.To amend title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a deprivation of civil rights, and for other purposes.Emmett Till Antilynching ActEmmett Till Antilynching Act

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