Subject Civil rights and liberties, minority issues | Current
| State | Bill | Summary/Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | HB1843 | Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 or REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that federal and state laws, policies, and regulations regarding people living with HIV/... [Detail][Text] | 2013-06-14 |
| US | SR170 | A resolution commemorating John Lewis on the 50th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. [Detail][Text] | 2013-06-13 |
| US | HB1944 | Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2013 [Detail][Text] | 2013-06-12 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| US | HB360 | Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-24 Became Public Law No: 113-11. |
| US | SR129 | Recognizes the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Recognizes that the Asian American and... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3878) |
| US | SB1037 | Fourth Amendment Preservation and Protection Act of 2013 [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-23 |
| US | SB555 | Captioning and Image Narration to Enhance Movie Accessibility Act or the CINEMA Act - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to declare it a discriminatory practice for any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or operates certain movie... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-14 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. |
| US | SJR15 | Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares th... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-09 |
| US | SB886 | District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion within the District of Columbia except in conformity with this Act's requirem... [Detail][Text] | 2013-05-07 |
| US | HR189 | Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's history. Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander comm... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-26 |
| US | HB537 | Social Networking Online Protection Act - Prohibits employers from: (1) requiring or requesting that an employee or applicant for employment provide a user name, password, or any other means for accessing a private email account or personal account o... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-23 |
| US | HCR12 | Recognizes the 104th anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-15 |
| US | HCR28 | Recognizes the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-09 |
| US | HB1091 | Life at Conception Act - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being beginning at the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Prohibits construing thi... [Detail][Text] | 2013-04-08 |
| US | SR86 | Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-21 |
| US | HR132 | Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-21 |
| US | SB583 | Life at Conception Act of 2013 - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being beginning at the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Prohibits constr... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-18 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30. |
| US | SR74 | Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Honors the women in the United States and ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1669; text as passed Senate: CR S1598; text of measure as introduced: CR S1598) |
| US | SB457 | Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemor... [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-05 |
| US | SJR10 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex. [Detail][Text] | 2013-03-05 |
| US | HR38 | Recognizes National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-28 |
| US | HJR21 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are intended to be the rights of natural persons; and (2) the words "people," "person," or "citizen" as used in the Constitution do n... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-28 |
| US | HJR29 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only; (2) artificial entities (such as corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities established by the laws of a... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-28 |
| US | HB874 | Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Al... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-27 |
| US | HB852 | Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act - Authorizes the posthumous award of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her electio... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-27 |
| US | SR56 | Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878) |
| US | HCR17 | Expresses the sense of Congress that a National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day should be designated to remind all Americans of the critical role that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 continues to play in protecting the right to vote, and to be an oc... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-15 |
| US | SR31 | Acknowledges the tremendous contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States and that all people of the United States are recipients of the history given to us by black culture. Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity t... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-13 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716) |
| US | HR54 | Recognizes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States to stand up for freedom and the principles of the Constitution. [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-05 |
| US | HR49 | Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the U... [Detail][Text] | 2013-02-04 |
| US | SB186 | Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-01-30 |
| US | HB203 | Pool Safety and Accessibility for Everyone Act or Pool SAFE Act - Prohibits any suit brought for an alleged violation of the revised regulations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 concerning the requirements to provide an accessible means... [Detail][Text] | 2013-01-25 |
| US | HJR7 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of residency in a U.S. territ... [Detail][Text] | 2013-01-25 |
| US | HB40 | Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act - Establishes the Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans to examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present a... [Detail][Text] | 2013-01-25 |
| US | HB23 | Sanctity of Human Life Act - Declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is the person's paramount and most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its function... [Detail][Text] | 2013-01-25 |
| US | HB127 | Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the prohibition against churches and other tax-exempt organizations participating in political campaigns or supporting or opposing candidates for public office. Provides that this repeal shall not invalidate... [Detail][Text] | 2013-01-03 |
