H.R. 1592 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007
H.R. 1592 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 20, 2007, sponsored by John Conyers, Jr. with 171 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 171
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Defines "hate crime" as a violent act causing death or bodily injury because of the actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or disability of the victim. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 160 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 3, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 7, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 3, 2007 · Passed237–180 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 3, 2007 · Failed189–227
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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