H R 3525 in Congressional Session 104

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H R 3525

 

Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the Federal jurisdiction over offenses relating to damage to religious property.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/26/1996--Passed Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996 - Makes Federal criminal code prohibitions against, and penalties for, damaging religious property or obstructing any person's free exercise of religious beliefs applicable where the offense is in, or affects, interstate commerce. (Currently such provisions apply only where: (1) the defendant, in committing the offense, travels in interstate or foreign commerce or uses a facility or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce in interstate or foreign commerce; and (2) the loss exceeds $10,000.) Prohibits intentionally defacing, damaging, or destroying religious real property (or attempting to do so) because of the race, color, or ethnic characteristics of any individual associated with such property. Increases penalties for violations of such provisions where bodily injury to any person, including a public safety officer, results or where such acts include the use, or attempted or threatened use, of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire. Includes within the definition of "religious real property" fixtures or religious objects contained within a place of religious worship. Sets a seven-year statute of limitations for the prosecution, trial, or punishment of a person for any noncapital offense under such provisions. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make guaranteed loans to financial institutions in connection with loans made to assist certain tax exempt religious or other organizations that have been damaged by arson or terrorism. Authorizes the Secretary to use for such loan guarantees up to $5 million of the amounts made available for FY 1996 for the credit subsidy provided under the General Insurance Fund and the Special Risk Insurance Fund. Amends the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 to include as "compensable crimes" under such Act crimes under this Act where victims suffer death or personal injury. Authorizes appropriations to the Departments of the Treasury and Justice, including the Community Relations Service, to increase personnel to investigate, prevent, and respond to potential violations of this Act and Federal explosives prohibitions. Reauthorizes the Hate Crimes Statistics Act. Commends those individuals and entities that have responded with funds to assist in the rebuilding of places of worship that have been victimized by arson. Encourages the private sector to continue such efforts.

Votes

Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the Federal jurisdiction over offenses relating to damage to religious property.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1711996-06-26On Passage of the Billh.r.3525; Church Arson Prevention Act of 1996Passed
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
2481996-06-18On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Church Arson Prevention ActP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H R 3525
 
Bill Number : H R 3525
Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the Federal jurisdiction over offenses relating to damage to religious property.
Sponsor: Rep Hyde, Henry J. [IL-6] (introduced 5/23/1996)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Barrett, Bill [NE-3] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Barrett, Thomas M. [WI-5] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Becerra, Xavier [CA-30] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Bereuter, Doug [NE-1] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-26] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [GA-2] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Blute, Peter I. [MA-3] - 6/13/1996

    Rep Bonior, David E. [MI-10] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Bryant, John W. [TX-5] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Buyer, Stephen E. [IN-5] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-43] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Canady, Charles T. [FL-12] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 6/10/1996

    Rep Chambliss, Saxby [GA-8] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Chapman, Jim [TX-1] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Clement, Bob [TN-5] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Coble, Howard [NC-6] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Collins, Barbara-Rose [MI-15] - 6/13/1996

    Rep Condit, Gary A. [CA-18] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] - 5/23/1996

    Rep Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [AL-5] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Cummings, Elijah E. [MD-7] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Davis, Thomas M. [VA-11] - 6/13/1996

    Rep Dingell, John D. [MI-16] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Dixon, Julian C. [CA-32] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Duncan, John J., Jr. [TN-2] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Edwards, Chet [TX-11] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Evans, Lane [IL-17] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] - 6/10/1996

    Rep Fields, Cleo [LA-4] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Flanagan, Michael Patrick [IL-5] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Ford, Harold E. [TN-9] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Frank, Barney [MA-4] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Franks, Gary A. [CT-5] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Frazer, Victor O. [VI] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Frost, Martin [TX-24] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-23] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Gekas, George W. [PA-17] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Gilchrest, Wayne T. [MD-1] - 6/13/1996

    Rep Gonzalez, Henry B. [TX-20] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Graham, Lindsey [SC-3] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Hall, Tony P. [OH-3] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Heineman, Frederick K. (Fred) [NC-4] - 5/30/1996

    Rep Hilliard, Earl F. [AL-7] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Hoke, Martin R. [OH-10] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Horn, Stephen [CA-38] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 6/13/1996

    Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [IN-10] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Johnston, Harry [FL-19] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Kennelly, Barbara B. [CT-1] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Lazio, Rick [NY-2] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] - 6/11/1996

    Rep McCollum, Bill [FL-8] - 6/12/1996

    Rep McHugh, John M. [NY-24] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Minge, David [MN-2] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Morella, Constance A. [MD-8] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 6/10/1996

    Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Norton, Eleanor Holmes [DC] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Packard, Ron [CA-48] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Parker, Mike [MS-4] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Pickett, Owen B. [VA-2] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Reed, Jack [RI-2] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Rivers, Lynn N. [MI-13] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Roemer, Tim [IN-3] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Schroeder, Patricia [CO-1] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Schumer, Charles E. [NY-9] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [VA-3] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Spence, Floyd [SC-2] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Stenholm, Charles W. [TX-17] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Stockman, Steve [TX-9] - 6/6/1996

    Rep Talent, Jim [MO-2] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Tanner, John S. [TN-8] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Taylor, Charles H. [NC-11] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Tejeda, Frank [TX-28] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Torricelli, Robert G. [NJ-9] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Upton, Fred [MI-6] - 6/17/1996

    Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [NY-12] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Waldholtz, Enid Greene [UT-2] - 6/12/1996

    Rep Ward, Mike [KY-3] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Waters, Maxine [CA-35] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Watt, Melvin L. [NC-12] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Watts, J. C., Jr. [OK-4] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-29] - 6/11/1996

    Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 6/12/1996

Other Info

Bill Number : H R 3525
Title : To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the Federal jurisdiction over offenses relating to damage to religious property.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
5/23/1996:Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
 
6/11/1996:Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
 
6/11/1996:Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
 
5/24/1996:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E930)
 
6/17/1996 2:29pm:Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-621.
 
6/17/1996 2:29pm:Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 309.
 
6/18/1996 3:41pm:Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
 
6/18/1996 3:41pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6451-6462, H6478-6479)
 
6/18/1996 3:41pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
 
6/18/1996 4:36pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
 
6/18/1996 5:59pm:Considered as unfinished business.
 
6/18/1996 6:21pm:On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll No. 248).
 
6/18/1996 6:21pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
6/19/1996:Received in the Senate.
 
6/20/1996:Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 453.
 
6/26/1996:Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S6937-6945)
 
6/26/1996:Amendment SP 4341 proposed by Senator Faircloth.
 
6/26/1996:Amendment SP 4341 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
 
6/26/1996:Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98-0. Record Vote No: 171.
 
6/27/1996:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
6/27/1996 12:42pm:Mr. Hyde asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
 
6/27/1996 12:50pm:On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H6982)
 
6/27/1996 12:50pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
6/27/1996:Cleared for White House.
 
7/3/1996:Presented to President.
 
7/3/1996:Signed by President.
 
7/3/1996:Became Public Law No: 104-155.