Civil Rights
Legislation
- H.Res. 817: Promoting and supporting the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and recognizing April 2018 as Fair Housing Month, which includes bringing attention to the discrimination faced by every-day Americans in the United States in housing and h Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available.
- H.Res. 817: Promoting and supporting the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and recognizing April 2018 as Fair Housing Month, which includes bringing attention to the discrimination faced by every-day Americans in the United States in housing and h Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Al Green [D-TX9] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 7 cosponsors are on that committee.
- S. 2640: SAFE KIDS Act Bill Text: This bill's text is now available.
- H.Con.Res. 117: Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available.
- S. 2640: SAFE KIDS Act Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. 1 cosponsor is on that committee.
- H.Con.Res. 117: Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL21] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 7 cosponsors are on that committee.
- S.Res. 441: A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Robert "Bob" Menéndez [D-NJ] This resolution was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. 4 cosponsors are on that committee.
- S.Res. 441: A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available.
- S.Res. 448: A resolution designating March 2018 as "National Women's History Month". Bill Text: This resolution's text for status (Mar 22, 2018) is now available.
- S.Res. 448: A resolution designating March 2018 as "National Women's History Month". Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It will typically be considered by committee next.
- H.Res. 799: Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. Introduced: Sponsor: Rep. Tony Cárdenas [D-CA29] This resolution was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform which will consider it before sending it to the House floor for consideration. 4 cosponsors are on that…
- S.Res. 426: A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Bill Text: This resolution's text for status (Mar 22, 2018) is now available.
- H.Res. 798: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through the teaching of nonviolence. Bill Text: This resolution's text is now available.
- Bill Sent To President: H.R. 2029: Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.December 18, 2015: Presented to President.
- Bill Introduced: H.R. 4227: Fair Employment Protection Act of 2014 To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other statutes to clarify appropriate liability standards for Federal antidiscrimination claims.
- Bill Introduced: S. 3712: A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. A bill to make a technical correction in the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.
- Bill Enacted: 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: Became Public Law No: 110-344.
- Bill Signed by President: 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: Signed by President.
- 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.
- Bill Introduced: H.Res. 1291: Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary. Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
