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H.R. 3506 (109th)

Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act

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Introduced

28 July 2005

Last action

19 September 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], C. Ruppersberger, Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Barbara Lee, Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], BOBBY RUSH, Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], WM. CLAY, Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

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Summary

Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act - Establishes an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Requires the Chief of the Section to be responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of criminal civil rights statutes in which the complaint alleges that such a violation occurred not later than December 31, 1969, and resulted in a death. Requires the Chief to consult with state or local officials regarding the appropriate venue for a case where there has been a violation of a criminal civil rights statute that is also a violation of a state or local law. Directs the Chief to refer cases to the Criminal Section of the Civil Rights Division if the Chief determines that the subject of the complaint has violated a criminal civil rights statute but the violation does not meet the requirements for the Unsolved Crimes Section. Requires the Chief, annually, to determine the cases under his or her jurisdiction for which there is sufficient evidence to prosecute violations of criminal civil rights statutes.

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Timeline

  1. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 July 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 July 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1679)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 September 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

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