SRES 265
104th Congress
Senate
Crime and Law Enforcement
Arson
Church property
Churches
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Criminal investigation
Destruction of property
Prosecution
Racial violence
Religion
Religious liberty
A resolution relating to church burnings.
Introduced: June 18, 1996
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Jun 18, 1996
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6384-6386)
Jun 18, 1996
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6384-6386)
Jun 18, 1996
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Condemns arson and other acts of desecration against churches and other houses of worship as being totally inconsistent with fundamental American values. Expresses the Senate's belief that investigation and prosecution of those who are responsible for fires at such entities, and especially any incidents of arson whose purpose is to divide communities or to intimidate any Americans, should be a high national priority.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6384-6386)