House Simple Resolution 1121
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 12, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1121
Congress
115
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Finds that no person should face violence or discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
Honors the contributions of nonprofit organizations and community leaders working to advance tolerance, acceptance, equality, safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans.
Reaffirms support for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crime prevention laws.
October 12, 2018
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11/15/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
10/12/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/12/2018
Introduced in House
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