US HB221 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 7 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-01-24 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to two years on anyone who, with intent to harass or intimidate any person because of that person's race, religion, or national origin, displays a noose in public.
Title
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2011
Sponsors
| Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-24 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. |
| 2011-01-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/221/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr221/BILLS-112hr221ih.pdf |
