H.R. 70 · 111th Congress
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2009
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sheila Jackson Lee
- Introduced
- 2009-01-06
- Latest action
- 2009-02-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Noose Hate Crime Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to impose a fine and/or prison term of up to two years on anyone who, with intent to harass or intimidate any person because of that person's race, religion, or national origin, displays a noose in public.