Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used…

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

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House Introduced Nov 14, 2007
House Passed Dec 5, 2007

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a horrible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Dec 5, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a horrible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.

Calls for federal investigation of such conduct and vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

Latest action (Dec 5, 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 14, 2007

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House Introduced Nov 14, 2007
House Passed Dec 5, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.