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Bill100th CongressFiled Feb 4, 1988Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 3914

Commission on Racially Motivated Violence Act of 1988

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 4, 1988)

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #390 (408-6))

Commission on Racially Motivated Violence Act of 1988 - Establishes the Commission on Racially Motivated Violence to: (1) investigate racially motivated violence; (2) make recommendations regarding issues related to such violence; (3) consult with representatives of groups interested in protecting minority rights; and (4) collect and analyze information concerning such acts of violence.

Directs the Commission to prepare a report: (1) specifying the results of such investigation; and (2) containing recommendations to reduce such violence. Requires the Commission to transmit the report to the President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate not later than one year after the first Commission meeting. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of such report.

Authorizes appropriations for each fiscal year in which the Commission is in existence.

What just happenedOct 4, 1988

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10](D-NJ)Sponsor
52 cosponsors44 D8 R
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  1. Oct 4, 1988IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Oct 4, 1988FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 6 (Record Vote No: 390).

  3. Oct 4, 1988Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 408 - 6 (Record Vote No: 390).

  4. Oct 3, 1988FloorH30000

    Considered by House Unfinished Business.

  5. Oct 3, 1988FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  6. Sep 28, 1988CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 592.

  7. Sep 28, 1988CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-999.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Sep 28, 1988Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on The Judiciary. Report No: 100-999.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Sep 22, 1988CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Sep 22, 1988CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Aug 11, 1988CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  12. Aug 11, 1988CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  13. Jul 12, 1988CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  14. May 11, 1988CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  15. Feb 12, 1988CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Criminal Justice Subcommittee
  16. Feb 4, 1988IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  17. Feb 4, 1988IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 4, 1988IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 4, 198836
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #390 (408-6))

Commission on Racially Motivated Violence Act of 1988 - Establishes the Commission on Racially Motivated Violence to: (1) investigate racially motivated violence; (2) make recommendations regarding issues related to such violence; (3) consult with representatives of groups interested in protecting minority rights; and (4) collect and analyze information concerning such acts of violence.

Directs the Commission to prepare a report: (1) specifying the results of such investigation; and (2) containing recommendations to reduce such violence. Requires the Commission to transmit the report to the President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate not later than one year after the first Commission meeting. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of such report.

Authorizes appropriations for each fiscal year in which the Commission is in existence.

Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 198800

Commission on Racially Motivated Violence Act of 1988 - Establishes the Commission on Racially Motivated Violence to: (1) investigate racially motivated violence; (2) make recommendations regarding issues related to such violence; (3) consult with representatives of groups interested in protecting minority rights; and (4) collect and analyze information concerning such acts of violence.

Directs the Commission to prepare a report: (1) specifying the results of such investigation; and (2) containing recommendations to reduce such violence. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of such report.

Commission on Racially Motivated Violence Act of 1988 — Informed