House Bill 1727
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Emmett Till and Will Brown Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1727
Congress
117
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
Emmett Till and Will Brown Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2021
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.
March 10, 2021
05/18/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/10/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/10/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:22 PM