S. 488 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019
S. 488 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the senate — introduced on Feb 14, 2019, sponsored by Kamala D. Harris with 47 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Feb 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 47
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019 This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching. Specifically, a person who conspires to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) is subject to criminal penalties.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kamala D. Harris (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 16 Republicans, 2 Independents.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2019
- Passed the SenateFeb 14, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Mar 22, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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