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S.Con.Res. 3 (109th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till.

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Introduced

24 January 2005

Last action

24 January 2005 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S369-370)

Sponsors

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S369-370)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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