H.R. 35 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
H.R. 35 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2019, sponsored by Bobby L. Rush with 148 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 148
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bobby L. Rush (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 147 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2019
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Feb 27, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 26, 2020 · Passed410–4
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Emmett Till Antilynching ActHouse · Feb 26, 2020
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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