United States · Law · HR
H.R. 3525 (104th)
Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996
Introduced
23 May 1996
Last action
3 July 1996 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 104-155.
Sponsors
Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Heineman, Frederick K. (Fred) [R-NC-4], Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5], Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Ward, Mike [D-KY-3], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4]
Subjects
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Summary
Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996 - Makes Federal criminal code prohibitions against damaging religious property applicable where: (1) the offense is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce; and (2) the amount of the loss resulting from the damage exceeds $5,000. (Currently such provisions apply where: (1) the defendant, in committing the offense, travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses a facility or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in interstate or foreign commerce; and (2) the loss exceeds $10,000.)
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Timeline
23 May 1996
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 1996
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
24 May 1996
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E930)
Source: IntroReferral
11 June 1996
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
11 June 1996
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 June 1996
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-621.
Source: Committee
17 June 1996
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309.
Source: Calendars
17 June 1996
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-621.
Source: Committee
18 June 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 June 1996
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll No. 248).
Source: Floor
18 June 1996
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll No. 248).
Source: Floor
18 June 1996
Vote
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Source: Floor
18 June 1996
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
18 June 1996
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6451-6462, H6478-6479)
Source: Floor
18 June 1996
Floor
Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
19 June 1996
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
20 June 1996
Introduced
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.
Source: Calendars
26 June 1996
Floor
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S6937-6945)
Source: Floor
26 June 1996
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 171.
Source: Floor
27 June 1996
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 1996
Passed
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6982)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 1996
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H6982)
Source: NotUsed
27 June 1996
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Hyde asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
27 June 1996
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
3 July 1996
Became law
Became Public Law No: 104-155.
Source: President
3 July 1996
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
3 July 1996
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
3 July 1996
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
3 July 1996
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
Votes
26 June 1996 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3525 · Bill Passed · Official source
Yes 98 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2
- Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY]Yea
- Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]Yea
- Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]Yea
- Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]Yea
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Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 4 July 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 26 June 1996 · Download file
- Placed on Calendar Senate · 20 June 1996 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 18 June 1996 · Download file
- Reported in House · 17 June 1996 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 23 May 1996 · Download file
Documents
17 official files
Enrolled Bill (text)
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Enrolled Bill (text)
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 4 July 1996
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 4 July 1996
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 26 June 1996
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN · 26 June 1996
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 26 June 1996
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 20 June 1996
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 20 June 1996
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 18 June 1996
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Engrossed in House · EN · 18 June 1996
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 18 June 1996
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 17 June 1996
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Reported in House (PDF)
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 23 May 1996
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Sponsors
- Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Heineman, Frederick K. (Fred) [R-NC-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large] · I · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ward, Mike [D-KY-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] · R · Cosponsor
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