FEDERALhearing transcript

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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.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Law Enforcement

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

Individuals exercising civil rights

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

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
The legislation specifically targets interference with the exercise of civil rights.

Why It Matters

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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Discoveries

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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

Connected Entities

otherNinetieth Congress“The legislative session during which these hearings occurred.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Rules“House committee responsible for setting the terms for debate on the bill.”Map →

Sources

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