H.Res. 254 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning recent hate crimes in Illinois and Indiana.

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Resolves that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns the senseless violence that occurred in Illinois and Indiana over the Fourth of July weekend; (2) conveys its deepest sympathy to the victims and their families; (3) condemns the culture of hate and the hate groups that foster such violent acts; (4) commends the communities of Illinois and Indiana for uniting to condemn these acts of hate in their neighborhoods; (5) commends the efforts of Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials; and (6) reaffirms its commitment to a society that fully respects and protects all people, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

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1999-07-19
Introduced in House
1999-07-19
Introduced in House
1999-07-19
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1999-07-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
1999-11-18
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
1999-11-18
Committee on Judiciary discharged.
1999-11-18
Mr. Coble asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
1999-11-18
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12885)
1999-11-18
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1999-11-18
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
1999-11-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning recent hate crimes in Illinois and Indiana.

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