S. 2854 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016
S. 2854 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 26, 2016, sponsored by Richard Burr with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 26, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Public law
- Public Law 114-325
What it does
Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 (Emmett Till Act) and expands the responsibilities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to include the investigation and prosecution of criminal civil rights statutes violations that occurred before 1980 and resulted in a death.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard Burr (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 26, 2016
- Passed the SenateJul 14, 2016
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 14, 2016
- Became lawDec 16, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-325. (Dec 16, 2016)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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