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Congressional Hearing on Civil Rights Legislation (H.R. 2516)

Original title: To prescribe penalties for certain acts of violence or intimidation. Part II: hearings before the Committee on Rules, House of Representatives, Ninetieth Congress, second session, on H. Res. 1100, providing for agreeing to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2516) to prescribe penalties for certain acts of violence of intimidation, and for other purposes.

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a record of the House hearing regarding H. Res. 1100, which concerns the adoption of s to H.R. 2516. The underlying bill, H.R. 2516, aims to establish federal penalties for acts of violence or intimidation related to civil rights activities.

Why it matters

This hearing represents the final procedural step in the House of Representatives to finalize federal criminal penalties for individuals who use violence or intimidation to interfere with the exercise of civil rights.

Who It Affects

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Federal Law Enforcement

The bill grants federal authorities the power to prosecute specific acts of violence or intimidation.

Directly affected

Individuals exercising civil rights

The legislation provides federal legal protections against interference with their activities.

Key Facts

  • The document records Part II of the hearings held by the House Committee on Rules.
  • The subject of the hearing is H. Res. 1100, a procedural resolution.
  • H. Res. 1100 facilitates the House's agreement to Senate amendments made to H.R. 2516.
  • H.R. 2516 establishes federal criminal penalties for acts of violence or intimidation.
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  • The legislation specifically targets interference with the exercise of civil rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of H.R. 2516?
It is designed to prescribe federal penalties for acts of violence or intimidation that interfere with civil rights.
What was the role of the Committee on Rules in this hearing?
The committee held hearings to determine the procedure for the House to vote on the Senate's version of the bill.

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Federalization of Civil Rights Protections

The document highlights the transition toward federal criminalization of intimidation tactics used against civil rights participants.

H.R. 2516

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Ninetieth Congress, Rules Committee
otherNinetieth Congress“The legislative session during which these hearings occurred.”Map →
OrganizationRules Committee“House committee responsible for setting the terms for debate on the bill.”Map →

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