H.Res.826 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

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11/13/07
 
12/05/07
 
12/05/07

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Al Green

D-TX

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12/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a horrible, and under certa

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12/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a horrible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.
Calls for federal investigation of such conduct and vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations.


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"Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) released the following statement in response to the House passing H.Res.826, recognizing the noose as a ...

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12/08/07
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"Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) released the following statement in response to the House passing H.Res.826, recognizing the noose as a ...

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