Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. 6/25/2008--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Declares that: (1) marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman; and (2) neither the U.S. Constitution nor the constitution of any state shall be construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.
Latest Action: 07/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage. 5/22/2008--Introduced. Constitutional Amendment - Marriage Protection Amendment - Defines marriage in the United States as consisting only of the union of a man and a woman. Prohibits either the U.S. Constitution or the constitution of any state from being construed to require that marriage or the legal incidents of marriage be conferred upon any other union.
Also tagged in: Civil rights, Commemorations, Discrimination, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Local laws, School districts, Secondary education, Sexual orientation, Special days, State and local government, State laws, Student activities
Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence with respect to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. 4/15/2008--Introduced. Supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local education authority to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression.
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Civil rights, Civil rights enforcement, Discrimination in employment, Government information, Government liability, Government paperwork, Government statistics, Labor, Labor statistics, Labor unions, Law, Sexual orientation
Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479. Bill TextTo prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. 11/7/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Makes it an unlawful employment practice for covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees) to discriminate against an individual on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, including actions based on the actual or perceived sexual orientation of a person with whom the individual associates or has associated. Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. (Sec. 5) Makes it an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against an individual because the individual opposed any practice made an unlawful employment practice by this Act or made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Authorization, Budgets, Civil rights, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Disciplining of employees, Discrimination in employment, Due process of law, Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees, Government ethics, Law, Merit Systems Protection Board, Office of Special Counsel, Whistle blowing
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Bill TextTo reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, to modify the procedures of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, and for other purposes. 9/17/2007--Introduced. Federal Merit System Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 to authorize appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 for the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC).Repudiates assertions that federal employees are not protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Expresses the sense of Congress that discrimination on such basis against federal employees and applicants is currently prohibited. Prohibits any federal employee who has authority to take, direct, recommend, or approve any personnel action from discriminating for or against any federal employee or applicant on such basis.Revises procedures of the MSPB and OSC, including by requiring the MSPB [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Authorization, Budgets, Civil rights, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Disciplining of employees, Discrimination in employment, Due process of law, Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees, Government ethics, Law, Merit Systems Protection Board, Office of Special Counsel, Whistle blowing
Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11593-11594) Bill TextA bill to reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, to modify the procedures of the Merit Systems Protection Board and the Office of Special Counsel, and for other purposes. 9/17/2007--Introduced. Federal Merit System Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 to authorize appropriations for FY2008-FY2010 for the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC).Repudiates assertions that federal employees are not protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Expresses the sense of Congress that discrimination on such basis against federal employees and applicants is currently prohibited. Prohibits any federal employee who has authority to take, direct, recommend, or approve any personnel action from discriminating for or against any federal employee or applicant on such basis.Revises procedures of the MSPB and OSC, including by requiring [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Alien labor, Aliens, Armed forces, Budgets, Charities, Children, Civil rights, Communications, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Displaced persons, Economic assistance, Embassies, Europe, Evidence (Law), Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Families, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Identification of criminals, Immigrants, Immigration, International affairs, International cooperation, International relief, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Jordan, Labor, Law, Lebanon, Married people, Middle East and North Africa, Military occupation, Military operations, Minorities, Nongovernmental organizations, Passports, Political persecution, Public contracts, Refugees, Religion, Religions, Right of asylum, Security measures, Social services, Subcontractors, Syria, Terrorism, Terrorists, Translating and interpreting, Treaties, Turkey, United Nations, Visas
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10438) Bill TextTo provide special immigrant status for certain Iraqis, to assist Iraqi refugees, and for other purposes. 5/10/2007--Introduced. Responsibility to Iraqi Refugees Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide special immigrant status to an Iraqi national (and spouse or child of such alien) who: (1) worked directly with the U.S. government, the United Nations, certified government or U.N. contractor or subcontractor, or U.S.-based nongovernmental organization for at least one year; and (2) has a not manifestly unfounded fear of persecution, violence, or harm to the alien or the alien's family because of such work. Sets forth annual entry limits through FY2011 for such aliens. Directs the Secretary of State to: (1) provide such aliens who are in imminent danger with protection, including temporary housing on U.S. military bases or at provincial reconstruction team offices or immediate removal from Iraq; and (2) establish at least five alien [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextTo affirm that Federal employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and to repudiate any assertion to the contrary. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Clarification of Federal Employment Protections Act - Repudiates, in order to dispel any public confusion, any assertion that federal employees are not protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Prohibits any federal employee who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action, from discriminating for or against any federal employee or applicant for federal employment on the basis of sexual orientation. Affirms that, in the absence of such prohibition, discrimination against federal employees and applicants for federal employment on the basis of sexual orientation is already prohibited under current law.
Latest Action: 06/06/2007 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia. Bill TextA bill to affirm that Federal employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and to repudiate any assertion to the contrary. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Clarification of Federal Employment Protections Act - Repudiates, in order to dispel any public confusion, any assertion that federal employees are not protected from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Prohibits any federal employee who has authority to take, direct others to take, recommend, or approve any personnel action, from discriminating for or against any federal employee or applicant for federal employment on the basis of sexual orientation. Affirms that, in the absence of such prohibition, discrimination against federal employees and applicants for federal employment on the basis of sexual orientation is already prohibited under current law.
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Civil rights, Civil rights enforcement, Discrimination in employment, Government information, Government liability, Government paperwork, Government statistics, Labor, Labor statistics, Labor unions, Law, Sexual orientation
Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextTo prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. 4/24/2007--Introduced. Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. Prohibits related retaliation. Makes this Act inapplicable to: (1) religious organizations; and (2) the relationship between the United States and members of the armed forces. States that this Act does not repeal or modify any federal, state, territorial, or local law creating a special right or preference concerning employment for a veteran. Provides for the construction of this Act with regard to: (1) enforcement by employers of rules and policies; (2) sexual harassment; (3) certain shared [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Civil rights, Commemorations, Discrimination in education, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Higher education, Local laws, School personnel, Sex change, Sex discrimination, Sexual harassment, Sexual orientation, Special days, State and local government, State laws, Students, Teachers
Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence with respect to discrimination and harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in schools. 4/23/2007--Introduced. Supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each city and state to adopt laws to prohibit discrimination and harassment against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Armed forces, Civil rights, Coast guard, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Discrimination in employment, Executive departments, Families, Law, Military and naval offenses, Military dependents, Military discharges, Military personnel, Nondiscrimination provisions, Sexual orientation
Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Bill TextTo amend title 10, United States Code, to enhance the readiness of the Armed Forces by replacing the current policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, referred to as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2007 - Repeals current Department of Defense (DOD) policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces. Prohibits the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation against any member of the Armed Forces or any person seeking to become a member. Authorizes the re-accession into the Armed Forces of otherwise qualified individuals previously separated for homosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexual conduct. Requires such Secretaries to ensure that regulations governing the personal conduct [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Bill TextTo establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act - Establishes a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace and Nonviolence appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the mission of the Department, including to: (1) hold peace as an organizing principle; (2) endeavor to promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights; and (3) develop policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and structured mediation of conflict. Establishes in the Department the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace and Nonviolence, which shall provide assistance and make recommendations to the Secretary and the President concerning intergovernmental policies relating to peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. Transfers to the Department [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Budgets, Church and state, Civil liberties, Constitution, Constitutional law, District courts, Equality before the law, Federal mandates, Federal-local relations, Federal-state relations, Impeachments, Judicial ethics, Judicial tenure, Jurisdiction, Law, Local laws, Medical care, Medicine, Politics and government, Religion, Religious liberty, Reproduction, Right of privacy, Same-sex marriage, Sex, Sexual orientation, State and local government, State courts, State laws, States' rights, Supreme Court, Taxation
Latest Action: 01/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E32-33) Bill TextTo limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. 1/5/2007--Introduced. We the People Act - Prohibits the Supreme Court and each federal court from adjudicating any claim or relying on judicial decisions involving: (1) state or local laws, regulations, or policies concerning the free exercise or establishment of religion; (2) the right of privacy, including issues of sexual practices, orientation, or reproduction; or (3) the right to marry without regard to sex or sexual orientation where based upon equal protection of the laws.Allows the Supreme Court and the federal courts to determine the constitutionality of federal statutes, administrative rules, or procedures in considering cases arising under the Constitution. Prohibits the Supreme Court and the federal courts from issuing any ruling that appropriates or expends money, imposes taxes, or otherwise interferes with the legislative functions or administrative discretion of the states.Authorizes [...] show full description
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