H.R.923: To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes.

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To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes. 10/7/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 20, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 - Directs the Attorney General to designate a Deputy Chief in the Criminal Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Makes the Deputy Chief responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of criminal civil rights statutes in which the alleged violation occurred before January 1, 1970 and resulted in death. (Sec. 4) Directs the Attorney General to designate a Supervisory Special Agent in the Civil Rights Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the DOJ to investigate violations of criminal civil rights statutes that occurred before January 1, 1970 and [...]

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10/07/2008 - Signed by President.
10/07/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-344.
09/26/2008 - Presented to President.
09/24/2008 - Cleared for White House.
09/24/2008 - Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9350-9355)

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10/07/2008 - Signed by President.
10/07/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-344.
09/26/2008 - Presented to President.
09/24/2008 - Cleared for White House.
09/24/2008 - Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9350-9355)
09/23/2008 - Cleared for White House.
06/26/2007 - Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 237.
06/21/2007 - Received in the Senate.
06/20/2007 - Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
06/20/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6742-6749)
06/20/2007 - At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
06/20/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6753-6754)
06/20/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 512). (text: CR H6742-6743)
06/20/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/20/2007 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
06/20/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 923.
06/19/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-200.
06/19/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
06/13/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/13/2007 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
06/12/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/12/2007 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
06/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
03/01/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
02/09/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 2/12/2007 E312-313)
02/08/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.