3.0.0 2854 2023-04-24T20:39:51Z 2023-04-24T20:39:51Z Senate S 2016-04-26 114 hsju00 Judiciary Committee House Standing hsju10 Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee Referred to 2016-07-27T20:48:22Z hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee Referred to 2016-07-27T20:48:10Z Referred to 2016-07-18T20:40:21Z ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Standing Discharged from 2016-07-15T01:04:17Z Referred to 2016-04-26T22:04:47Z Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 114 5067 HR 2016-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. Identical bill CRS 2016-12-16 Became Public Law No: 114-325. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2016-12-16 Became Public Law No: 114-325. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2016-12-16 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2016-12-16 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2016-12-14 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2016-12-14 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2016-12-12 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2016-12-10 Senate Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 2854 by Voice Vote. ResolvingDifferences 2016-12-10 Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 2854 by Voice Vote. NotUsed 20500 9 Library of Congress 2016-12-10 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7135) Floor 2016-12-08 Senate Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill. Floor 2016-12-07 19:11:02 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2016-12-07 19:11:00 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7343) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2016-12-07 19:11:00 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7343) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2016-12-07 18:57:33 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2854. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2016-12-07 18:57:30 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7343-7346) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2016-12-07 18:57:13 Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2016-07-27 hsju10 Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. Committee 2016-07-27 hsju08 Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. Committee 2016-07-18 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsju00 Judiciary Committee 2016-07-18 14:35:18 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2016-07-15 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2016-07-14 Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. Floor 2016-07-14 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2016-07-14 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5183-5185) Floor 2016-07-14 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. Discharge 2016-07-14 Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. Committee 14500 9 Library of Congress ssju00 Judiciary Committee 2016-04-26 ssju00 Judiciary Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. IntroReferral 2016-04-26 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B001135 Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] Richard Burr R NC Mauze N M001170 Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] Claire McCaskill D MO 2016-04-26 True L000174 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] Patrick Leahy D VT 2016-04-26 True B000575 Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] Roy Blunt R MO 2016-04-26 True C000567 Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] Thad Cochran R MS 2016-05-17 False K000360 Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] MARK KIRK R IL STEVEN 2016-05-17 False W000437 Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] Roger Wicker R MS F. 2016-05-17 False C001056 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] John Cornyn R TX 2016-05-17 False W000802 Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] Sheldon Whitehouse D RI 2016-05-18 False M000133 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] Edward Markey D MA J. 2016-06-06 False H000338 Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] ORRIN HATCH R UT GRANT 2016-06-07 False B001288 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] Cory Booker D NJ 2016-06-07 False F000457 Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] Al Franken D MN 2016-06-07 False K000367 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] Amy Klobuchar D MN 2016-06-09 False S000148 Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] Charles Schumer D NY E. 2016-06-21 False B001277 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Richard Blumenthal D CT 2016-06-27 False D000563 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Richard Durbin D IL J. 2016-07-14 False Public Law 114-325 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congressional oversight Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal justice information and records Freedom of information Law enforcement administration and funding Racial and ethnic relations Violent crime Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 00 2016-04-26 Introduced in Senate 2016-08-03T21:50:28Z Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016

This bill permanently 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 resulted in a death, regardless of when the violations occurred. (Currently, the Emmett Till Act is scheduled to expire at the end of FY2017 and such investigations are limited to violations that occurred before 1970.)

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that all authorities with jurisdiction should: (1) coordinate information sharing; (2) hold accountable individuals who were perpetrators of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil rights murders; and (3) comply with Freedom of Information Act requests.

In investigating a complaint, DOJ may coordinate activities with entities that DOJ determines to be appropriate.

DOJ shall reopen and review cases closed without an in-person investigation conducted by DOJ or the FBI.

DOJ must establish a task force to conduct a thorough investigation of Emmett Till Act cases.

In an annual report to Congress, DOJ must indicate: (1) the number of cases referred by a civil rights organization, an institution of higher education, or a state or local law enforcement agency; (2) the number of such cases that resulted in federal charges; (3) the date any such charges were filed; (4) whether DOJ has declined to prosecute or participate in an investigation of a referred case; and (5) any activity on reopened cases.

DOJ may award grants to civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities for expenses associated with investigating offenses under the Emmett Till Act.

]]> 35 2016-07-14 Passed Senate amended 2016-09-21T19:28:36Z Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill permanently 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 resulted in a death, regardless of when the violations occurred. (Currently, the Emmett Till Act is scheduled to expire at the end of FY2017 and such investigations are limited to violations that occurred before 1970.)

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that all authorities with jurisdiction should: (1) coordinate information sharing; (2) support the full accounting of all victims whose deaths or disappearances were the result of racially motivated crimes; (3) hold accountable under federal and state law individuals who were perpetrators of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil rights murders and disappearances; (4) keep families regularly informed about the status of the investigations; and (5) expeditiously comply with Freedom of Information Act requests and develop a singular, publicly accessible repository of these disclosed documents.

In investigating a complaint, DOJ may coordinate activities with entities that DOJ determines to be appropriate.

DOJ shall reopen and review cases closed without an in-person investigation conducted by DOJ or the FBI.

DOJ must establish a task force to assist with conducting a thorough investigation of, and make recommendations to DOJ regarding, Emmett Till Act cases.

In an annual report to Congress, DOJ must indicate:

  • the number of cases referred by a civil rights organization, an institution of higher education, or a state or local law enforcement agency;
  • the number of such cases that resulted in federal charges;
  • the date any such charges were filed;
  • whether DOJ has declined to prosecute or participate in an investigation of a referred case;
  • the outreach, collaboration, and support for investigations and prosecutions of violations of criminal civil rights statutes, including murders and disappearances; and
  • any activity on reopened cases.
]]> 36 2016-12-07 Passed House amended 2016-12-22T19:34:33Z 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. (Currently, Emmett Till Act investigations are limited to violations that occurred before 1970.)

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that all authorities with jurisdiction should: (1) meet regularly with civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, and DOJ-designated entities to coordinate information sharing and discuss the status of DOJ's Emmett Till Act work; (2) support the full accounting of all victims whose deaths or disappearances were the result of racially motivated crimes; (3) hold accountable under federal and state law individuals who were perpetrators of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil rights murders and disappearances; (4) keep families regularly informed about the status of the investigations; and (5) expeditiously comply with Freedom of Information Act requests and develop a singular, publicly accessible repository of these disclosed documents.

In investigating a complaint, DOJ may coordinate activities with entities that DOJ determines to be appropriate.

DOJ may reopen and review cases closed without an in-person investigation conducted by DOJ or the FBI.

DOJ must hold meetings with the Civil Rights Division, the FBI, the Community Relations Service, civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, DOJ-designated entities, and state and local law enforcement to discuss the status of its Emmett Till Act work.

In an annual report to Congress, DOJ must indicate:

  • the number of cases referred by a civil rights organization, an institution of higher education, or a state or local law enforcement agency;
  • the number of such cases that resulted in federal charges;
  • the date any such charges were filed;
  • whether DOJ has declined to prosecute or participate in an investigation of a referred case;
  • the outreach, collaboration, and support for investigations and prosecutions of violations of criminal civil rights statutes, including murders and disappearances; and
  • any activity on reopened cases.

The Community Relations Service must provide technical assistance by bringing together law enforcement agencies and communities to address tensions raised by civil rights era crimes.

]]> 49 2016-12-16 Public Law 2016-12-22T19:36:24Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 7, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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. (Currently, Emmett Till Act investigations are limited to violations that occurred before 1970.)

The bill expresses the sense of Congress that all authorities with jurisdiction should: (1) meet regularly with civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, and DOJ-designated entities to coordinate information sharing and discuss the status of DOJ's Emmett Till Act work; (2) support the full accounting of all victims whose deaths or disappearances were the result of racially motivated crimes; (3) hold accountable under federal and state law individuals who were perpetrators of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil rights murders and disappearances; (4) keep families regularly informed about the status of the investigations; and (5) expeditiously comply with Freedom of Information Act requests and develop a singular, publicly accessible repository of these disclosed documents.

In investigating a complaint, DOJ may coordinate activities with entities that DOJ determines to be appropriate.

DOJ may reopen and review cases closed without an in-person investigation conducted by DOJ or the FBI.

DOJ must hold meetings with the Civil Rights Division, the FBI, the Community Relations Service, civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, DOJ-designated entities, and state and local law enforcement to discuss the status of its Emmett Till Act work.

In an annual report to Congress, DOJ must indicate:

  • the number of cases referred by a civil rights organization, an institution of higher education, or a state or local law enforcement agency;
  • the number of such cases that resulted in federal charges;
  • the date any such charges were filed;
  • whether DOJ has declined to prosecute or participate in an investigation of a referred case;
  • the outreach, collaboration, and support for investigations and prosecutions of violations of criminal civil rights statutes, including murders and disappearances; and
  • any activity on reopened cases.

The Community Relations Service must provide technical assistance by bringing together law enforcement agencies and communities to address tensions raised by civil rights era crimes.

]]> Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 Display Title Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 Official Title as Introduced A bill to reauthorize the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Introduced Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 Short Titles as Passed House Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 H House Short Titles as Passed Senate Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 S Senate Short Titles as Enacted Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 4975 114 SAMDT In the nature of a substitute. 2020-12-15T19:39:47Z 2016-07-14 Amendment SA 4975 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 4975 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/114th-congress/senate-amendment/4975 B001135 Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] Richard Burr R NC Mauze 3 3 M001170 Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO] Claire McCaskill D MO 2016-07-14 True L000174 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] Patrick Leahy D VT 2016-07-14 True B000575 Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] Roy Blunt R MO 2016-07-14 True 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z Senate 114 S Senate S 2854 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 2023-04-24T20:39:51Z 6 2016-07-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 4975 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2016-07-14 0 Senate Amendment SA 4975 proposed by Senator Murkowski for Senator Burr. (consideration: CR S5184-5185; text: CR S5184-5185) In the nature of a substitute. Floor 2016-07-14 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 4975 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2016-07-14 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 4975 proposed by Senator Murkowski for Senator Burr.(consideration: CR S5184-5185; text: CR S5184-5185) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2016-07-14 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s2854enr/xml/BILLS-114s2854enr.xml Engrossed Amendment House 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s2854eah/xml/BILLS-114s2854eah.xml Referred in House 2016-07-18T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s2854rfh/xml/BILLS-114s2854rfh.xml Engrossed in Senate 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s2854es/xml/BILLS-114s2854es.xml Introduced in Senate 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s2854is/xml/BILLS-114s2854is.xml 2016-12-17T04:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-114publ325/uslm/PLAW-114publ325.xml Public Law 2016-12-16 Became Public Law No: 114-325. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.