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For Immediate Release: May 3, 2007
Statement of Congresswoman Betty Sutton on Passage of H.R. 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Betty Sutton commented on the
bipartisan passage of H.R. 1592, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes
Prevention Act of 2007. The House passed the bill 237-180.
"H.R. 1592 provides much-needed support for local law enforcement
agencies in the fight against violent hate crimes. Hate crimes involve
the purposeful selection of victims for violence and intimidation based
on bias against their perceived attributes. These crimes are
distinguished from, and go far beyond, mere expression of belief. This
sends a strong message that hate crimes are unacceptable in our
society."
Contact: Ian Mandel at 202-225-3401
Jan. 9 - Ryan & Sutton become advocates for Mt. McKinley (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Jan. 9 - 'OUR VIEW' EDITORIAL: Local congressional raises put to good use (Lorain Morning Journal)
Dec. 9 - Most Ohio lawmakers behind wheels of domestic cars (Columbus Dispatch)
Dec. 11 - Automaker bailout survives House vote (Akron Beacon Journal)
Dec. 10 - Sutton moves to Energy and Commerce Committee (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
