H.R. 55 — 117th Congress
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Sponsor
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117th Congress| Measure | Title |
|---|---|
| H.R. 1374 · Energy | Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021 |
Latest action
Mar 29, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-107.
CRS summary
As of Mar 29, 2022Public Law
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 attempt to kill.
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Roll-call votes
1 on recordFeb 28, 2022 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Full roll callYea — 422: 221 D · 201 R
Nay — 3: 3 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Andrew S. Clyde | GA |
| Thomas Massie | KY |
| Chip Roy | TX |
Not Voting — 8: 7 R · 1 D
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Mark Pocan | WI |
| Paul A. Gosar | AZ |
| Lee M. Zeldin | NY |
| Michael Cloud | TX |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | TX |
| Van Taylor | TX |
| Mike Gallagher | WI |
| Carol D. Miller | WV |
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