A resolution relating to church burning.

Summary

Condemns arson against churches and declares that the investigation and prosecution of those who are responsible, especially for any incidents of arson the purpose of which is to divide communities or to intimidate Americans, should be a high national priority. Commends the President for pledging to devote all Federal resources necessary to bring to justice those responsible. Calls for all investigations of fires at churches which are of suspicious origin to be conducted in a sensitive manner that reflects the special character of churches and the role they play in American communities.

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Timeline

1. 13 June 1996

   Floor

   Submitted in the Senate and held at the desk.

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2. 13 June 1996

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6246-6247)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 June 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 18 June 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 18 June 1996 · Official file

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 June 1996

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Sponsors

• Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kempthorne, Dirk [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
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