| US | SB3191 | Intro | Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-12-10
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 727. |
| US | HB7172 | Intro | To make technical amendments to chapter 3084 of title 54, United States Code, to correct references to the African American Civil Rights Network, and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-11-29
To House Subcommittee on Federal Lands Committee |
| US | SR691 | Intro | A resolution reaffirming the centrality of press freedom and freedom of expression to democracy in the United States and to international peace and stability.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-11-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB5924 | Intro | Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education when reviewing whether there has been a violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-10-19
To House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Committee |
| US | HR1126 | Intro | Expressing support for the designation of September 23 as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. Expresses support for the designat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-10-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | SR412 | Intro | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. Expresses support for the monument recognizing the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-10-03
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| US | HR1105 | Intro | Designating Salt Lake City, Utah, as the western center of the centennial commemoration of the 19th amendment to the Constitution, in coordination with Better Days 2020, and designating Cheyenne, Wyoming, Denver, Colorado, Helena, Montana, and Seneca...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-28
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB1272 | Intro | Cold Case Record Collections Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to establish a collection of cold case records about unsolved criminal civil rights cases that government offices must: (1) publicly d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-27
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. |
| US | SR655 | Intro | A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-26
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6349; text: CR S6347-6348) |
| US | HB6916 | Intro | To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his contributions to the Nation by the promotion of nonviolence. This bill directs Congress to present a Congressional gold medal to Mahatma Gandhi, to recognize his...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-26
To House Financial Services Committee |
| US | SR646 | Intro | A resolution recognizing the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice on its 50th anniversary. Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR1078 | Intro | Recognizing the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice on its 50th anniversary. Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-25
To House Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR1074 | Intro | Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history. Honors the legacy of those who furthered freedom in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-20
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | HCR131 | Intro | Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-19
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee |
| US | SR631 | Intro | A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Indian Civil Rights Act and voting rights for American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the country. Honors the 50th anniversary of title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly kno...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-18
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR1068 | Intro | Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and (2) the integr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-09-13
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | HB6213 | Intro | History and Tradition Protection Act of 2018 This bill provides that, regarding a civil action for deprivation of rights under color of law, the remedies with respect to a claim shall be limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-08-02
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee |
| US | HR972 | Intro | Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2018 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; LBGTQ Pride month should be ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-08-02
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee |
| US | HCR126 | Intro | Affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States. Affirms that religious freedom includes the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-08-02
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee |
| US | HR257 | Intro | Condemning hate crime and any other form of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting a minority in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-07-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| US | HR1024 | Intro | Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote international religious freedom and marking the 20th anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. Marks the 20th anniversary of the passage of the International Religious F...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-07-24
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| US | HB1689 | Engross | Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2017 This bill prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain, or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation, over property to be used for economic development o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-07-24
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR1013 | Intro | Celebrating civic advocacy in the United States and supporting the designation of July 24th as National Advocacy Day. Expresses support for the celebration of civic advocacy efforts on National Advocacy Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-07-23
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | SR586 | Intro | A resolution honoring the 170th anniversary of the first women's rights convention held in the United States in Seneca Falls, New York. Recognizes the 170th anniversary of the first women's rights convention and supports policies that promote the emp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-07-19
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HB995 | Engross | 21st Century Respect Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the General Services Administration to change the terminology used to describe the racial background or place of origin of people in regulations concerning: (1) USDA...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-07-12
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513. |
| US | SR563 | Intro | A resolution recognizing June 2018 as "LGBTQ Pride Month". Expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. Recognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected b...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-28
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | SB3110 | Intro | Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher educatio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-21
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | HB6184 | Intro | Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher educatio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-21
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| US | SR555 | Intro | A resolution recognizing the freedom of Muslims of the United States to exercise their religion and participate in the civil systems of their country.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-20
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286; text: CR S4286) |
| US | HR948 | Intro | Recognizing June 19, 2018, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the e...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-19
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | HR946 | Intro | Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the hist...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-15
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | HB3828 | Intro | Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and se...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Matsui asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the primary sponsor of H.R. 3828, a bill originally introduced by Representative Slaughter, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. |
| US | SR547 | Intro | A resolution designating June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3958; text: CR S3954) |
| US | SR546 | Intro | A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-13
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR936 | Intro | Expressing support for designation of June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States. Expresses support for the designation of Juneteenth Independ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-13
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | HR902 | Intro | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the obligation of the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to enforce title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-06-05
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee |
| US | HR911 | Intro | Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-24
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | SR530 | Intro | A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-24
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | SB2932 | Intro | Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-23
To Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee |
| US | HB5930 | Intro | Do Not Track Kids Act of 2018
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-23
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| US | SB2940 | Intro | Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 This bill requires the Department of Education when reviewing whether there has been a violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-23
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| US | SB2918 | Intro | Do No Harm Act This bill makes the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) inapplicable to federal laws (or implementations of laws) that: protect against discrimination or the promotion of equal opportunity, including the Civil Rights Act o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-22
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| US | HR869 | Intro | Recognizing American Muslims' history and contributions to our Nation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-05-03
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | HR798 | Intro | Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through the teaching of nonviolence.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-30
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee |
| US | SR426 | Intro | A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to a country's potential to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-18
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2280-2283; text: CR S2281-2283) |
| US | HB5561 | Intro | Barbara Johns Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Barbara Rose Johns in recognitio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-18
To House Financial Services Committee |
| US | HR817 | Intro | 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 housing-r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-12
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee |
| US | HCR117 | Intro | Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. Recognizes the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women, and its impact on women, fami...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-10
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| US | SB2640 | Intro | SAFE KIDS Act Safeguarding American Families from Exposure by Keeping Information and Data Secure Act This bill prohibits an operator of a school's website from using personally identifiable information or material it acquired because of use of the s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-04-10
To Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee |
| US | SR441 | Intro | A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2018-03-22
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
