Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2005
Latest action · Mar 2, 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 4, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Makes provisions regarding any such interference inapplicable to conduct that: (1) is incidental to otherwise peaceful picketing during the course of a labor dispute; (2) consists solely of minor bodily injury, or minor damage to property, or threat or fear of such minor injury or damage; and (3) is not part of a pattern of violent conduct or of coordinated violent activity. Subjects such conduct to prosecution only by the appropriate State and local authorities.
Cosponsors 28
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 25, 2005 to Jul 24, 2006.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-NC | Patrick T. McHenry | Jan 25, 2005 | |
| R-MO | W. Todd Akin | Jan 25, 2005 | |
| R-TX | Sam Johnson | Feb 15, 2005 | |
| R-SC | Bob Inglis | Mar 2, 2005 | |
| R-IN | Mark E. Souder | Mar 2, 2005 | |
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Mar 2, 2005 | |
| R-TX | Pete Sessions | Mar 10, 2005 | |
| R-CO | Marilyn N. Musgrave | Mar 17, 2005 | |
| R-VA | Thelma D. Drake | Mar 17, 2005 | |
| R-AZ | Jeff Flake | Apr 5, 2005 | |
| R-SC | J. Gresham Barrett | Apr 21, 2005 | |
| R-TX | K. Michael Conaway | Apr 21, 2005 | |
| R-NJ | Scott Garrett | Apr 21, 2005 | |
| R-MI | Vernon J. Ehlers | Apr 21, 2005 | |
| R-IL | Donald A. Manzullo | May 11, 2005 | |
| R-UT | Rob Bishop | May 11, 2005 | |
| R-GA | Charles W. Norwood | Jun 14, 2005 | |
| R-IN | Mike Pence | Jun 14, 2005 | |
| R-VA | Virgil H. Goode Jr. | Jun 14, 2005 | |
| R-AZ | Trent Franks | Jul 21, 2005 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Jul 22, 2005 | |
| R-CA | Gary G. Miller | Jul 28, 2005 | |
| R-KS | Jim Ryun | Jul 28, 2005 | |
| R-IA | Steve King | Sep 7, 2005 | |
| R-TN | Marsha Blackburn | Sep 14, 2005 | |
| R-MS | Charles W. "Chip" Pickering | Jun 9, 2006 | |
| R-FL | Dave Weldon | Jul 24, 2006 | |
| R-MD | Roscoe G. Bartlett | Jul 24, 2006 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Judiciary Committee | Referred Jan 4, 2005 |
| Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee | Referred Mar 2, 2005 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 2, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- Jan 4, 2005Introduced in House
- Jan 4, 2005Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 618 | Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2005 | Identical bill | Mar 14, 2005 |
Titles 2
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- To amend section 1951 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the Hobbs Act), and for other purposes.
- Short Titles as Introduced
- Freedom From Union Violence Act of 2005
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 4, 2005Introduced in House
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