US HR694 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-0)
Status: Introduced on June 20 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 20 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of title IX (prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, including high school and college sports) and its groundbreaking influence for females throughout the United States. Affirms equal gender treatment of males and females. Declares that the House of Representatives strives to work towards a time when females can achieve true equality in athletics, education, and employment.
Title
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of title IX, the Federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education, including high school and college sports and other activities.
Sponsors
| Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Joe Baca [D-CA] | Rep. Lois Capps [D-CA] | Rep. Russ Carnahan [D-MO] |
| Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Lacy Clay [D-MO] | Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT] | Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH] |
| Rep. Janice Hahn [D-CA] | Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY] | Rep. Eddie Johnson [D-TX] |
| Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
| Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Laura Richardson [D-CA] | Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL] |
| Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA] | Rep. Edolphus Towns [D-NY] | Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] | Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
| 2012-06-20 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1093-1094) |
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School athletics
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School athletics
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/694/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres694/BILLS-112hres694ih.pdf |
