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H.Con.Res. 183 (104th)

Condemning the recent rash of arson against African-American churches across the United States, pledging to assist law enforcement authorities in apprehending the persons responsible for such acts of arson, supporting bipartisan legislation which would facilitate the prosecution of arsonists and create more severe penalties for arson against houses of worship, and encouraging the people of the United States to work in their communities to prevent future acts of arson against African-American churches.

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Introduced

11 June 1996

Last action

12 June 1996 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6189)

Sponsors

Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Ward, Mike [D-KY-3], Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Browder, Glen [D-AL-3], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-9], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11]

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Summary

Condemns the rash of arson against African-American churches across the United States during the past 18 months. Pledges to take steps to assist law enforcement authorities in apprehending the persons responsible. Supports the bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Conyers and Hyde to facilitate the prosecution of, and increase penalties against, arsonists who target houses of worship. Encourages the people of the United States to work within their own communities to prevent arson against African-American houses of worship.

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Timeline

  1. 10 June 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6092-6093)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 June 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 June 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6125)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 June 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 June 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 12 June 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6189)

    Source: IntroReferral

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