SRES 263 · 104th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A resolution relating to church burning.

Introduced 1996-06-13· Sponsored by Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1996-06-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (17)

15 Democrats2 Republicans