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H.R. 3914 (100th)

Commission on Racially Motivated Violence Act of 1988

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Introduced

4 February 1988

Last action

4 October 1988 · Vote

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-23], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10]

Subjects

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10 August 2026

Summary

Commission on Racially Motivated Violence Act of 1988 - Establishes the Commission on Racially Motivated Violence to: (1) investigate racially motivated violence; (2) make recommendations regarding issues related to such violence; (3) consult with representatives of groups interested in protecting minority rights; and (4) collect and analyze information concerning such acts of violence. Directs the Commission to prepare a report: (1) specifying the results of such investigation; and (2) containing recommendations to reduce such violence. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of such report.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 February 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 May 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 July 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 11 August 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 11 August 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 September 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 22 September 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 28 September 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 592.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 28 September 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-999.

    Source: Committee

  13. 28 September 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-999.

    Source: Committee

  14. 3 October 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  15. 4 October 1988

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 4 October 1988

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 6 (Record Vote No: 390).

    Source: Floor

  17. 4 October 1988

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 6 (Record Vote No: 390).

    Source: Floor

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 4 October 1988

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 4 February 1988

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