Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3536
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 27, 2019
Overview
Text
Sponsor
Introduced
Jun 27, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3536
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
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Nebraska
Democrat
California
Democrat
California
Democrat
Colorado
Democrat
Colorado
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Illinois
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Washington
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
June 27, 2019
Actions (3)
07/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
06/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:50 PM