S. 1369 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act
S. 1369 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 1, 2005, sponsored by Jim Talent with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 1, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act - Establishes an Unsolved Crimes Section in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Requires the Chief of the Section to be responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of criminal civil rights statutes in which the complaint alleges that such a violation occurred not later than December 31, 1969, and resulted in a death.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Talent (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 19 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 1, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 1, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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