Civil Rights - Legislation
- Bill Signed by President: H.R.1105 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009
Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2009: Signed by President.
(March 9, 2009) - Bill Enacted: S.3712 A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete ...
A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
December 24, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-460.
(December 22, 2008) - Bill Enacted: H.R.2040 Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act
To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
December 02, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-451.
(November 30, 2008) - Bill Signed by President: H.R.2095 Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007
To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent railroad fatalities, injuries, and hazardous materials releases, to authorize the Federal Railroad Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
October 16, 2008: Signed by President.
(October 14, 2008) - Bill Signed by President: S.3477 Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act of 2008
A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize grants for Presidential Centers of Historical Excellence.
October 13, 2008: Signed by President.
(October 11, 2008) - Bill Signed by President: H.R.923 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act
To provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes.
October 07, 2008: Signed by President.
(October 5, 2008) - Bill Enacted: S.2135 Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2007
A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes.
October 03, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-340.
(October 1, 2008) - Bill Sent To President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.
October 03, 2008: Presented to President.
(October 1, 2008) - Bill Enacted: S.3406 ADA Amendments Act of 2008
A bill to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
September 25, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-325.
(September 23, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.6934 Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2008
To amend and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
(September 15, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3430 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2008
A bill to provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes.
(July 30, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3348 Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2008
A bill to provide for the investigation of certain unsolved civil rights crimes, and for other purposes.
(July 26, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.94 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the ...
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.
(July 20, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3297 Advancing America's Priorities Act
A bill to advance America's priorities.
(July 20, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.6518 Justice Integrity Act of 2008
To increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.
(July 14, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3245 Justice Integrity Act of 2008
A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.
(July 8, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3209 Title VII Fairness Act
A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify the filing period applicable to charges of discrimination, and for other purposes.
(June 24, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.381 Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of ...
Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
(June 22, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3182 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
(June 21, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Res.1291 Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum ...
Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
(June 18, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.3141 Preventing Student Loan Discrimination Act
A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.
(June 15, 2008) - Bill Signed by President: H.R.493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
May 21, 2008: Signed by President.
(May 19, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.Res.571 A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines ...
A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
(May 18, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Res.1169 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the ...
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.
(April 29, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2945 Fair Pay Act of 2008
A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice occurs on the date on which the aggrieved person knew or should have known that the person was affected by the decision or practice, and for other purposes.
(April 28, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2918 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008
A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
(April 22, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5896 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008
To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
(April 22, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.328 Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence ...
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools.
(April 13, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Res.1061 Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. ...
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
(March 29, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Res.1055 Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on ...
Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights, and for other purposes.
(March 12, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5633 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information ...
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit certain discriminatory uses of consumer reports and consumer information in connection with certain personal lines of insurance, and for other purposes.
(March 11, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.289 Honoring and praising the National Association for the ...
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary.
(February 5, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2608 Small Business Women's Procurement Program Improvement Act
A bill to make improvements to the Small Business Act.
(February 5, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.Res.442 A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
(February 2, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.286 Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be ...
Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.
(January 27, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5156 John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System Act
To require a study of the feasibility of establishing the John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System, and for other purposes.
(January 27, 2008) - Bill Introduced: S.2554 Equal Remedies Act of 2008
A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
(January 22, 2008) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5129 Equal Remedies Act of 2008
To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
(January 21, 2008) - Bill Enacted: H.R.2764 Omnibus Appropriations bill
Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
December 26, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-161.
(December 24, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4849 Equal Rights for Health Care Act Title 42
To prohibit discrimination in Federal assisted health care services and research programs on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability status.
(December 17, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.Res.406 A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ...
A resolution urging the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to overturn the sentence of the "Girl of Qatif".
(December 12, 2007) - Bill Enacted: H.R.4343 Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act
To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify age standards for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations.
December 14, 2007: Became Public Law No: 110-135.
(December 12, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4611 End Racial Profiling Act of 2007
To prohibit racial profiling.
(December 11, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2481 ERPA
A bill to prohibit racial profiling.
(December 11, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.68 To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ...
To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.
(December 9, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2433 Global Poverty Act of 2007
A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990 and 2015, who live on less than $1 per day.
(December 5, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2415 Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2007
A bill to require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy to address the vulnerabilities of women and girls in countries for which the United States provides assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, and for other purposes.
(December 3, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007
An original bill to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
(October 31, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.Res.757 Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative ...
Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
(October 16, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3728 International Women's Freedom Act of 2007
To express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, individuals persecuted and denied their rights in foreign countries on account of gender, and for other purposes.
(September 30, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3686 To prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity.
To prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity.
(September 25, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.220 Concerning the response of the United States to forced abortion ...
Concerning the response of the United States to forced abortion and the coercive one-child policy in the People's Republic of China, and the resulting "gendercide" of girls in that country.
(September 25, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3514 Gender Bias Elimination Act of 2007
To authorize workshops to eliminate gender bias for women in careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and for other purposes.
(September 8, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3479 ADA Notification Act of 2007
To amend title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to require, as a precondition to commencing a civil action with respect to a place of public accomodation or a commercial facility, that an opportunity be provided to correct alleged violations.
(September 3, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1998 International Child Marriage Prevention and Protection Act of 2007
A bill to reduce child marriage, and for other purposes.
(August 1, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1881 Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007
A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to restore the intent and protections of that Act, and for other purposes.
(July 24, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3195 ADA Restoration Act of 2007
To restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
(July 24, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007
To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
(July 21, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1843 Fair Pay Restoration Act
A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify that an unlawful practice occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.
(July 18, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3093 Department
Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for o
(July 17, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1745 Department of Commerce Appropriations Act, 2008
An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
(June 27, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2831 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007
To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.
(June 20, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2839 To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights ...
To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require protection and advocacy systems to give notice to, and obtain the authorization of, an individual (or the individual's legal representative) before pursuing remedies on behalf of the individual.
(June 20, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.Res.242 A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the ...
A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls.
(June 18, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2604 United Nations Population Fund Women's Health and Dignity Act
To provide financial and other support to the United Nations Population Fund to carry out activities to save women's lives, limit the incidence of abortion and maternal mortality associated with unsafe abortion, promote universal access to safe and reliable family planning, and assist women, children, and men in developing countries to live better lives.
(June 5, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2522 Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery Act
To establish a congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery.
(May 22, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2453 End Discriminatory State Taxes for Automobile Renters Act of 2007
To protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals.
(May 21, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.2446 Afghanistan Freedom and Security Support Act of 2007
To reauthorize the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, and for other purposes.
(May 20, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1335 S.I. Hayakawa Official English Language Act of 2007
A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
(May 6, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.139 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States ...
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.
(April 29, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.1206 Young Women's Christian Association Pension Clarification Act of 2007
A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the age discrimination rules applicable to the pension plan maintained by the Young Woman's Christian Association Retirement Fund.
(April 23, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1972 Community Environmental Equity Act
To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination regarding exposure to hazardous substances, and for other purposes.
(April 17, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1763 Indentured Servitude Abolition Act of 2007
To provide for labor recruiter accountability, and for other purposes.
(March 27, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.977 Furthering the Independence of Federal Prosecutors Act of 2007
A bill to amend chapter 11 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure United States attorneys are able to act impartially, and for other purposes.
(March 21, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.1125 Freedom to Fly Act of 2007
To modify the age-60 retirement standard for certain pilots, and for other purposes.
(February 14, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.769 National Language Act of 2007
To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
(January 29, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.258 Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act of 2007
To provide for the collection of data on traffic stops.
(January 3, 2007) - Bill Introduced: S.65 Freedom to Fly Act of 2007
A bill to modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes.
(January 2, 2007) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5672 Appropriations bill FY2007, Commerce, Justice, Science, State
Making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
(June 20, 2006) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5266 Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act
To provide additional protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals, to ensure fairness for farmers and ranchers in their dealings with biotech companies that sell genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals, and for other purposes.
(April 30, 2006) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5252 COPE bill
To promote the deployment of broadband networks and services.
(April 29, 2006) - Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.396 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States ...
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.
(April 25, 2006) - Bill Introduced: H.R.5041 Homeless Assistance Consolidation Act of 2006
To amend the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act to reauthorize the Act, and for other purposes.
(March 27, 2006) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4639 Group Home Community Notification Act of 2005
To require community notice for the placement of group houses, and for other purposes.
(December 16, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.Res.634 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on reaching an ...
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on reaching an agreement on the future status of Kosovo.
(December 15, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4611 Small Business Disaster Relief and Recovery Participation Act of 2005
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to strengthen the participation of small businesses in recovery efforts following a major disaster, emergency, or terrorist event.
(December 14, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4455 YWCA Retirement Plan Preservation Act of 2005
To clarify the status of retirement benefits provided by the Young Women's Christian Association Retirement Fund under the benefit accrual standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
(December 5, 2005) - Bill Signed by President: H.R.2862 Appropriations bill FY2006, Commerce, Justice, Science, State
Making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.
November 22, 2005: Signed by President.
(November 20, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4428 YWCA Retirement Plan Preservation Act of 2005
To clarify the status of retirement benefits provided by the Young Women's Christian Association Retirement Fund under the benefit accrual standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(November 16, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4408 National Language Act of 2005
To amend title 4, United States Code, to declare English as the official language of the Government of the United States, and for other purposes.
(November 16, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.4319 Assistance for Small and Medium Enterprises in Sub-Saharan African ...
To provide assistance for small and medium enterprises in sub-Saharan African countries, and for other purposes.
(November 13, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3787 Antibullying Campaign Act of 2005
To direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to States to establish and carry out or continue to carry out antiharassment programs.
(September 13, 2005) - Bill Introduced: S.Res.237 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on reaching an ...
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on reaching an agreement on the future status of Kosovo.
(September 12, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3189 Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2005
To promote the development of democratic institutions and full respect for human rights in the countries of Central Asia.
(June 28, 2005) - Bill Introduced: H.R.3185 Security and Financial Empowerment Act
To promote the economic security and safety of victims of domestic and sexual violence, and for other purposes.
(June 28, 2005)