H.R. 55 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
H.R. 55 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2021, sponsored by Bobby L. Rush with 181 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 181
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 117-107
What it does
Emmett Till Antilynching Act This bill makes lynching a federal hate crime offense. Specifically, the bill imposes criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to 30 years, or both—on an individual who conspires to commit a hate crime offense that results in death or serious bodily injury or that includes kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attemp…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bobby L. Rush (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 180 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2021
- Passed the HouseFeb 28, 2022
- Passed the SenateMar 7, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentMar 28, 2022
- Became lawMar 29, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-107. (Mar 29, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 28, 2022 · Passed422–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Emmett Till Antilynching ActHouse · Feb 28, 2022
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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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