To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Enacted — Signed by the President on Mar 29, 2022
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on March 29, 2022.
181 Cosponsors (180 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Rush Introduces Legislation To Honor Mamie Till-Mobley With Memorial Stamp”
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Rep. Bobby Rush [D-IL1]
(Sponsor)
on Jul 23, 2021
“Cicilline Votes to Make Lynching a Federal Hate Crime, Passes H.R. 55, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act”
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Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1]
(Co-sponsor)
on Feb 28, 2022
“Latta, Hyde-Smith Lead Bicameral Letter Urging FDA to Protect Women and Babies from the Consequences of Chemical Abortions”
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Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH5]
on Apr 22, 2021
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History
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Feb 26, 2020
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 35 (116th). |
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Jan 4, 2021
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Introduced
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Dec 8, 2021
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Ordered Reported
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Feb 25, 2022
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Text Published
Updated bill text was published as of Preprint (Suspension). |
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Feb 25, 2022
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Reported by House Committee on the Judiciary
A committee issued a report on the bill, which often provides helpful explanatory background on the issue addressed by the bill and the bill's intentions. |
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Feb 28, 2022
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. |
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Mar 7, 2022
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Mar 29, 2022
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 55 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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