All Racial discrimination Legislation - Federal Government
S.CON.RES.94 - A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.
Latest Action: 07/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7078-7079; text as passed Senate: CR S7078-7079; text of measure as introduced: CR S7077-7078) Bill Text A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces. Comment on Bill H.R.6518 - To increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text To increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process. 7/16/2008--Introduced. Justice Integrity Act of 2008 - Requires the Attorney General to: (1) establish a pilot program in 10 U.S. districts to promote fairness and the perception of fairness in the federal criminal justice system and to determine whether legislation is required; and (2) designate a U.S. attorney in each of the districts to implement a plan for carrying out such pilot program.Requires each U.S. attorney designated to implement a pilot program to appoint an advisory group consisting of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other individuals and entities who play an important role in the criminal justice system. Requires each advisory group to: (1) collect and analyze data on the race and ethnicity of defendants at each stage of a criminal proceeding; (2) seek to determine causes of racial and ethnic disparities in [...] show full description S.3245 - A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.
Latest Action: 07/10/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6565-6566) Bill Text A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process. 7/10/2008--Introduced. Justice Integrity Act of 2008 - Requires the Attorney General to: (1) establish a pilot program in 10 U.S. districts to promote fairness and the perception of fairness in the federal criminal justice system and to determine whether legislation is required; and (2) designate a U.S. attorney in each of the districts to implement a plan for carrying out such pilot program.Requires each U.S. attorney designated to implement a pilot program to appoint an advisory group consisting of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other individuals and entities who play an important role in the criminal justice system. Requires each advisory group to: (1) collect and analyze data on the race and ethnicity of defendants at each stage of a criminal proceeding; (2) seek to determine causes of racial and ethnic disparities [...] show full description S.3141 - A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.
Latest Action: 06/17/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program. 6/17/2008--Introduced.
Preventing Student Loan Discrimination Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit lenders under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program from receiving special allowance payments (made to such lenders to compensate them for the difference between FFEL interest rates and market rates) if they deny FFELs to eligible borrowers because of their race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability status, income, attendance at a particular school participating in the FFEL program, education program length, or academic year in school. H.CON.RES.381 - Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Latest Action: 07/17/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill Text Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth. 7/16/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors Thurgood Marshall and celebrates his lifetime achievements on the 100th anniversary of his birth. H.RES.1291 - Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6102-6103) Bill Text Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary. 6/26/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the need for equal access to veterans' benefits for all who have honorably served. Supports the goals, ideals, and deeds of the American GI Forum and its members. Commends the work of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary. Encourages others to join with the American GI Forum to ensure that veterans are never again denied the benefits they rightfully deserve. S.2918 - A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes. 4/24/2008--Introduced. Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that discrimination based on disparate impact under federally assisted programs (including exclusion from participation and denial of benefits) is established only if a person aggrieved by discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin demonstrates that: (1) a covered entity has a policy or practice causing a disparate impact on that basis and fails to demonstrate that the challenged policy or practice is related to and necessary to achieve the nondiscriminatory goals of the program or activity alleged to have been operated in a discriminatory manner; or (2) a less discriminatory alternative policy or practice exists, but the covered entity refuses to adopt it. Authorizes an aggrieved person to: (1) bring a civil action in federal or state [...] show full description H.R.5896 - To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes. 4/24/2008--Introduced. Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that discrimination based on disparate impact under federally assisted programs (including exclusion from participation and denial of benefits) is established only if a person aggrieved by discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin demonstrates that: (1) a covered entity has a policy or practice causing a disparate impact on that basis and fails to demonstrate that the challenged policy or practice is related to and necessary to achieve the nondiscriminatory goals of the program or activity alleged to have been operated in a discriminatory manner; or (2) a less discriminatory alternative policy or practice exists, but the covered entity refuses to adopt it. Authorizes an aggrieved person to: (1) bring a civil action in federal or state court [...] show full description H.RES.1055 - 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.
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text 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. 3/14/2008--Introduced.
Recognizes 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. Commends the United States for meeting its ICERD reporting obligations. Calls upon the U.S. government to support existing laws and programs aimed at redressing past injustices that have contributed to ongoing racial discrimination and present day disparities. H.R.5633 - 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.
Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Bill Text 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. 3/13/2008--Introduced.
Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008 - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from furnishing to any person, and any person from using or obtaining, a consumer report or consumer information for use in making any decision to underwrite or rate any personal lines of insurance for which the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) determines that such use: (1) results in racial or ethnic discrimination; or (2) represents a proxy or proxy effect for race or ethnicity. Excludes from such proscription insurance information, including property loss data, driver history, and medical history, derived from specified data bases. H.CON.RES.289 - Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary.
Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. Bill Text Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary. 3/5/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 99th anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors and praises the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons. S.RES.442 - A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S605-607) Bill Text A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. 2/4/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the life of the late A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., salutes the lasting legacy of his achievements, and encourages the continued pursuit of his vision of eliminating racial prejudice from all aspects of our society. H.R.5156 - To require a study of the feasibility of establishing the John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 02/01/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. Bill Text To require a study of the feasibility of establishing the John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System, and for other purposes. 1/29/2008--Introduced.
John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System Act - Directs the Archivist of the United States to conduct a study of the feasibility of establishing the John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System to mark the geographic locations in the United States, including U.S. territories, of historically significant events related to struggles for civil rights based on racial equality. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish and maintain individual trails marking the geographic locations of such events. Authorizes the establishment of such a trail in each state where a significant civil rights event occurred. H.CON.RES.286 - 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.
Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text 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. 3/5/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls for recognition of Earl Lloyd for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago. H.R.4849 - 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.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill Text 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. 12/19/2007--Introduced.
Equal Rights for Health Care Act Title 42 - Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability status against any person in the United States under any health care service or research program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S15469-15471) Bill Text A bill to prohibit racial profiling. 12/13/2007--Introduced. End Racial Profiling Act of 2007 or ERPA - Prohibits law enforcement agents or agencies from engaging in racial profiling. Defines "racial profiling" as the practice of a law enforcement agent or agency relying, to any degree, on race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in selecting which individual to subject to routine or spontaneous investigatory activities or in deciding upon the scope and substance of law enforcement activity following the initial investigatory procedure. Allows the United States, or individuals injured by racial profiling, to bring civil actions for declaratory or injunctive relief. Requires federal law enforcement agencies to: (1) maintain adequate policies and procedures for eliminating racial profiling; and (2) cease existing practices that permit racial profiling. Requires states, local governments, and Indian tribes applying for federal law enforcement assistance [...] show full description Latest Action: 01/14/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. Bill Text To prohibit racial profiling. 12/13/2007--Introduced. End Racial Profiling Act of 2007 or ERPA - Prohibits law enforcement agents or agencies from engaging in racial profiling. Defines "racial profiling" as the practice of a law enforcement agent or agency relying, to any degree, on race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in selecting which individual to subject to routine or spontaneous investigatory activities or in deciding upon the scope and substance of law enforcement activity following the initial investigatory procedure. Allows the United States, or individuals injured by racial profiling, to bring civil actions for declaratory or injunctive relief. Requires federal law enforcement agencies to: (1) maintain adequate policies and procedures for eliminating racial profiling; and (2) cease existing practices that permit racial profiling. Requires states, local governments, and Indian tribes applying for federal law enforcement assistance [...] show full description H.J.RES.68 - 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.
Latest Action: 12/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Bill Text 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. 12/11/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the special legal and political relationship the Indian tribes have with the United States and the solemn covenant with the land we share. Commends and honors the Native Peoples for the thousands of years that they have stewarded and protected this land.Recognizes that there have been years of official depredations, ill-conceived policies, and the breaking of covenants by the U.S. government regarding Indian tribes.Apologizes on behalf of the people of the United States to all Native Peoples for the many instances of violence, maltreatment, and neglect inflicted on them by U.S. citizens. Expresses the regret of the United States for the ramifications of former wrongs and its commitment to build on the [...] show full description S.RES.396 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.
Latest Action: 12/14/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15704-15705; text as passed Senate: CR S15704-15705) Bill Text A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. 12/14/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act. Calls for: (1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and for the cooperation of all private entities and individuals with such investigations; and (2) vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations. H.RES.826 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.
Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826. Bill Text Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. 12/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a horrible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act. Calls for federal investigation of such conduct and vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations. H.R.4065 - To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. Bill Text To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes. 11/1/2007--Introduced. Border Enforcement, Employment Verification, and Illegal Immigration Control Act - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to: (1) take all appropriate actions, including development of a national border strategy, to maintain operational control over the U.S. international land and maritime borders; (2) report on cross-border security agreements with Mexico and Canada; (3) provide for biometric data enhancements; (4) increase port of entry inspection personnel; (5) report on the airspace security mission's impact on the National Capital Region; (6) reimburse private owners along the border for certain property damage; (7) establish at least one Border Patrol unit for the Virgin Islands; (8) report on Central American gang travel across the U.S.-Mexico border; and (9) deploy radiation portal [...] show full description H.CON.RES.214 - Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. 9/26/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society. H.RES.618 - Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Recognizes Afro-Colombians for their contributions to Columbia's economic, social, and cultural fabric. Calls upon the government of Colombia to combat racial discrimination and human rights violations. Urges the government of Colombia to: (1) demand politicians linked to para-politics scandals are investigated and brought to justice; and (2) implement a policy that ensures proper execution of assistance programs for Afro-Colombians and internally displaced communities. Encourages the U.S. government to ensure that the previous consultation mechanism with Afro-Colombians and marginalized groups is applied in the free trade agreement negotiation and in Plan Colombia's implementation. S.1989 - A bill to provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the class criteria in a civil action relating to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture but who were denied that determination.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text A bill to provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the class criteria in a civil action relating to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture but who were denied that determination. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007 - Declares that any Pigford claimant (relating to a racial discrimination action against the Department of Agriculture) who has not previously obtained a determination on the merits of a Pigford claim may, in a civil action, obtain that determination. Asserts that it is Congress's intent that this Act be liberally construed so as to effectuate its remedial purpose of giving a full determination on the merits for each denied Pigford claim. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide a claimant with a report on farm credit loans made within the claimant's county or adjacent county during a specified period which shall contain information on all accepted applicants [...] show full description H.R.3132 - To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs.
Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Bill Text To amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs. 7/23/2007--Introduced.
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to require: (1) states to use grants for safe and drug-free schools to collect and report information on the incidence of bullying and harassment; and (2) local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools to use subgrants to prevent and respond to incidents of bullying and harassment. Requires such LEAs or schools to: (1) notify parents and students annually of conduct prohibited in their school discipline policies, that now must include bullying and harassment; and (2) establish grievance procedures for students and parents to register complaints regarding such conduct. Includes bullying and harassment within the the Act's definition of violence. H.R.3073 - To provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the class criteria in a civil action relating to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture but who were denied that determination.
Latest Action: 04/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. Bill Text To provide a mechanism for the determination on the merits of the claims of claimants who met the class criteria in a civil action relating to racial discrimination by the Department of Agriculture but who were denied that determination. 7/18/2007--Introduced. Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007 - Declares that any Pigford claimant (relating to a racial discrimination action against the Department of Agriculture) who has not previously obtained a determination on the merits of a Pigford claim may, in a civil action, obtain that determination. Asserts that it is Congress's intent that this Act be liberally construed so as to effectuate its remedial purpose of giving a full determination on the merits for each denied Pigford claim. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide a claimant with a report on farm credit loans made within the claimant's county or adjacent county during a specified period which shall contain information on all accepted applicants (but [...] show full description H.R.2981 - To halt the issuance of visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia until the President certifies that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not discriminate in the issuance of visas on the basis of religious affiliation or heritage.
Latest Action: 08/10/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Bill Text To halt the issuance of visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia until the President certifies that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not discriminate in the issuance of visas on the basis of religious affiliation or heritage. 7/10/2007--Introduced.
Prohibits the issuance of U.S. visas to citizens of Saudi Arabia until the President certifies that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia does not discriminate on the basis of religious affiliation or heritage when issuing its visas. H.R.2831 - 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.
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Bill Text 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. 7/31/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 18, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that an unlawful employment practice occurs when: (1) a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted; (2) an individual becomes subject to the decision or practice; or (3) an individual is affected by application [...] show full description H.RES.476 - Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.
Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans. 6/11/2007--Introduced.
Calls for government leaders and law enforcement personnel to ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, are fully protected. Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any American. Encourages Iranian-Americans to share with their elected officials and their community incidences of discrimination in an effort to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse. Calls upon law enforcement authorities to vigorously investigate and prosecute crimes that are based on actual or perceived, race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity. H.RES.431 - Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within the United States.
Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 431. Bill Text Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within the United States. 6/11/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Observes the 40th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia. Commemorates that case's legacy in: (1) ending the ban on interracial marriage in the United States; and (2) recognizing that marriage is one of the "basic civil rights of man" at the heart of the 14th Amendment protections. H.RES.373 - Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill Text Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. 5/3/2007--Introduced.
Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union. H.R.2100 - To provide for equal protection of the law and to prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. Bill Text To provide for equal protection of the law and to prohibit discrimination and preferential treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in Federal actions, and for other purposes. 5/1/2007--Introduced. Equal Opportunity Protection and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2007 - Prohibits discrimination or preferences in federal employment and contracting and other federal programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex. Prohibits requiring or encouraging any federal contractor or subcontractor to so discriminate or grant a preference. Prohibits states and private entities that receive federal financial assistance from so discriminating or granting a preference in connection with any contract or subcontract, employment, or admission to any educational institution. Prohibits construing this Act to prohibit or limit: (1) any act designed to benefit historically Black colleges or universities; or (2) any action under a [...] show full description H.R.2030 - To establish a commission to investigate the expulsion of African-American residents of the Missouri cities of Aurora, Monett, Newburg, Pierce City, Cassville, and Webb City from their homes that occurred between August 1894 and August 1901, and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and appropriateness of providing reparations to such residents.
Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill Text To establish a commission to investigate the expulsion of African-American residents of the Missouri cities of Aurora, Monett, Newburg, Pierce City, Cassville, and Webb City from their homes that occurred between August 1894 and August 1901, and make recommendations regarding the feasibility and appropriateness of providing reparations to such residents. 4/25/2007--Introduced. 1901 Missouri African American Expulsion Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the 1901 Missouri African American Expulsion Commission to: (1) investigate the expulsion of any African-American resident in or around the Missouri cities of Aurora, Monett, Newburg, Pierce City, Cassville, or Webb City from his or her home or farm between August 1894 and August 1901; (2) identify any person who is a relative of such resident or whom the Commission determines sustained an identifiable loss (including a loss to the personal relations, real property, or personal property of such person) because of the expulsion,[...] show full description |
