H.R. 923 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007
H.R. 923 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2007, sponsored by John Lewis with 83 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote 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
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 83
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-344
What it does
Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 - Directs the Attorney General to designate a Deputy Chief in the Criminal Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Makes the Deputy Chief responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of criminal civil rights statutes in which the alleged violation occurred before January 1, 1970 and resulted in death. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Lewis (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 80 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2007
- Passed the HouseJun 20, 2007
- Passed the SenateSep 24, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 26, 2008
- Became lawOct 7, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-344. (Oct 7, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jun 20, 2007 · Passed422–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime ActHouse · Jun 20, 2007
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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