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| 103-s-2541 | 103 | s | 2541 | A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to protect elected judges against discrimination based on age. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-10-07 | 1994-10-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 1 | Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide that the exemption from provisions of such Act applicable to elected State and local officials shall not apply to all persons holding a judicial office (thus including judges under the definition of employee and affording them protection under such Act). | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 103-hjres-424 | 103 | hjres | 424 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-31 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] | OK | R | I000047 | 44 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools. | 2021-06-02T19:17:59Z | |
| 103-hr-5233 | 103 | hr | 5233 | Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-10-06 | 1994-10-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] | NY | D | N000002 | 8 | Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 1994 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to modify the definition of "religion" to include all aspects of religious observance, practice, and belief unless an employer demonstrates that it is unable to reasonably accommodate an employee's or prospective employee's religious observance or practice without undue hardship on the conduct of the employer's business (as under current law) after initiating and engaging in an affirmative and bona fide effort. Provides that an accommodation by the employer shall not be deemed to be reasonable if: (1) such accommodation does not remove the conflict between employment requirements and the employee's religious observance or practice; or (2) the employee demonstrates to the employer the availability of an alternative accommodation less onerous to the employee that may be made by the employer without undue hardship on the conduct of the employer's business and the employer refuses to make such accommodation. Specifies that it shall not be a defense to a claim of unlawful employment practice for failure to provide a reasonable accommodation that such accommodation would be in violation of a bona fide seniority system if, in order for the employer to reasonably accommodate such observance or practice: (1) an adjustment is made in the employee's work hours (including an adjustment that requires the employee to work overtime to avoid working at a time that abstention from work is necessary to satisfy religious requirements), shift, or job assignment that would not be available to any employee but for such accommodation; or (2) the employee and any other employee voluntarily exchange shifts or job assignments or make some other arrangement. Defines "undue hardship" as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense (taking into account the identifiable cost of the accommodation in relation to the size and operating cost of the employer and the number of individuals who will need a particular accommodation to a religious observance or p… | 2025-08-26T13:49:24Z | |
| 103-hr-5145 | 103 | hr | 5145 | Equity in Remedies Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-09-30 | 1994-10-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] | PA | R | G000291 | 5 | Equity in Remedies Act of 1994 - Amends Federal law to eliminate punitive damages authorized for violations of title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, relating to unlawful harassment in employment, and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. | 2025-08-26T13:49:54Z | |
| 103-hr-5127 | 103 | hr | 5127 | To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to establish that English-only rules cause an adverse and disparate effect on certain employees and applicants for employment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-09-28 | 1994-10-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large] | GU | D | U000014 | 0 | Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide that an employment practice that requires an employee or an applicant for employment to speak only in English shall be presumed to be one that causes an adverse and disparate effect on such individual. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hconres-294 | 103 | hconres | 294 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Department of Housing and Urban Development should not interfere with the exercise of the right of free speech, the right of free association, or the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-09-22 | 1994-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs. | House | Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1] | IA | R | L000169 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Housing and Urban Development should not interfere with the exercise of the right of free speech, the right of free association, or the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 103-hjres-407 | 103 | hjres | 407 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the free exercise of religion. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-09-12 | 1994-09-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Montgomery, G. V. (Sonny) [D-MS-3] | MS | D | M000865 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the denial or abridgement by the United States or by any State of the right of U.S. citizens to the free exercise of religion. | 2021-06-02T19:17:53Z | |
| 103-sres-255 | 103 | sres | 255 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate condemning the tactic of soliciting support for the use of violence against abortion providers and activists. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-08-25 | 1994-08-25 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S12671) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | Condemns the tactics of extremist individuals and groups concerning abortion which are designed to sow the seeds of hatred, including soliciting, promoting, encouraging, or carrying out murderous acts of violence against abortion providers and activists. | 2021-06-02T20:15:53Z | |
| 103-hr-4999 | 103 | hr | 4999 | Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-08-19 | 1994-10-03 | Laid on the table. See S. 2372 for further action. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-16] | CA | D | E000064 | 0 | Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to reauthorize the Commission. Renames such Act as the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983. Provides that: (1) the initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the Commission on September 30, 1994, and thereafter vacancies shall continue to be appointed according to a specified formula; and (2) the term of each member in the initial membership shall expire on the date such term would have expired as of September 30, 1994. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; (2) removal of members; and (3) a quorum. Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, of the right of U.S. citizens to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study and collect information relating to, make appraisals of Federal laws and policies regarding, serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage, discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. Specifies that nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control to: (1) inquire into or investigate any membership practices or internal operations of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club, or religious organization; or (2) study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for information about Federal laws and policies regarding abortion. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) reports; (2) advisory committees; (3) hearings and ancillary mat… | 2021-06-02T20:13:09Z | |
| 103-s-2410 | 103 | s | 2410 | Private Property Rights Restoration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-08-19 | 1994-08-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX] | TX | R | G000365 | 7 | Private Property Rights Restoration Act - Grants the owner of real property a cause of action against the United States if: (1) the application of a statute, regulation, rule, guideline, or policy of the United States restricts, limits, or otherwise infringes a right to real property that would otherwise exist; and (2) such application would result in a discrete and non-negligible reduction in the fair market value of the affected portion of real property. Specifies that a prima facie case shall be established if the Government action results in a temporary or permanent diminution of fair market value of the affected portion of real property of the lesser of 25 percent or more, or $10,000 or more. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) jurisdiction; (2) recovery amount; (3) a public nuisance exception; (4) award of costs to a prevailing plaintiff; and (5) the applicable statute of limitations. | 2025-08-26T13:49:51Z | |
| 103-s-2405 | 103 | s | 2405 | Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-08-18 | 1994-08-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 0 | Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1994 - Amends specified Federal civil rights statutes (including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the equal pay requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993) to prevent the involuntary application of arbitration to claims that arise from unlawful employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. | 2025-08-26T13:52:15Z | |
| 103-hr-4981 | 103 | hr | 4981 | Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-08-17 | 1994-09-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1] | CO | D | S000142 | 9 | Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1994 - Amends specified Federal civil rights statutes (including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, the equal pay requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993) to prevent the involuntary application of arbitration to claims that arise from unlawful employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. | 2025-08-26T13:52:25Z | |
| 103-hres-519 | 103 | hres | 519 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding religious intolerance. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-08-12 | 1994-08-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] | CA | R | D000435 | 45 | Condemns anti-Christian bigotry and all other forms of religious intolerance. Condemns individuals and organizations that foster intolerance, suspicion, hatred, or fear of individuals who: (1) hold values rooted in religious tenets; (2) participate in the political process to ensure that the laws of the Nation reflect such values; and (3) advocate public policies that are respectful of such values. Declares it to be the policy of the House of Representatives to seek to ensure that the rights of individuals to participate in the political process of the Nation are not infringed on the basis of their religious belief or affiliations. | 2021-06-02T19:16:19Z | |
| 103-s-2372 | 103 | s | 2372 | Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-08-09 | 1994-10-25 | Became Public Law No: 103-419. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 0 | Civil Rights Commission Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the United States Commission on Civil Rights Act of 1983 to reauthorize the Commission. Renames such Act as the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983. Provides that: (1) the initial membership of the Commission shall be the members of the Commission on September 30, 1994, and thereafter vacancies shall continue to be appointed according to a specified formula; and (2) the term of each member in the initial membership shall expire on the date such term would have expired as of September 30, 1994. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson; (2) removal of members; and (3) a quorum. Directs the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or as a result of any pattern or practice of fraud, of the right of U.S. citizens to vote and have votes counted; and (2) study and collect information relating to, make appraisals of Federal laws and policies regarding, serve as a national clearinghouse for information relating to, and prepare public service announcements and advertising campaigns to discourage, discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of color, race, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. Specifies that nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed as authorizing the Commission, its advisory committees, or any person under its supervision or control to: (1) inquire into or investigate any membership practices or internal operations of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club, or religious organization; or (2) study and collect, make appraisals of, or serve as a clearinghouse for information about Federal laws and policies regarding abortion. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) reports; (2) advisory committees; (3) hearings and ancillary matt… | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-394 | 103 | hjres | 394 | Human Life Protection Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-07-28 | 1994-08-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] | CA | R | D000435 | 0 | Human Life Protection Act - Declares that all human beings, from the moment of conception and without regard to age, health, or condition of dependency, are persons entitled to the guarantees in the fifth, thirteenth, and fourteenth amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Prohibits abortion in the United States and grants the Congress and the States concurrent enforcement power. | 2025-08-26T13:51:42Z | |
| 103-s-2327 | 103 | s | 2327 | Employment Dispute Resolution Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-07-27 | 1994-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] | MO | R | D000030 | 0 | Employment Dispute Resolution Act of 1994 - Amends title VII (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide for pre-litigation mediation by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) or another mediator. Prohibits suit while mediation is pending. Sets forth procedures and requirements. Amends Federal law to provide for pre-suit mediation, by the FMCS or another mediator, of disputes involving enforcement of employment-related contracts under provisions relating to equal rights under the law. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:52:06Z | |
| 103-hconres-265 | 103 | hconres | 265 | Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the issuance under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 of administrative guidelines applicable to religious harassment in employment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-07-12 | 1994-08-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] | AL | D | H000621 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that for the purpose of issuing final regulations under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in connection with proposed guidelines published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: (1) the category of religion should be withdrawn from the proposed guidelines; (2) any new guidelines should be drafted to make clear that symbols or expressions of religious belief consistent with the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Act of 1993 are not to be restricted and do not constitute proof of harassment; (3) the Commission should hold public hearings on such new proposed guidelines; and (4) the Commission should receive additional public comment before issuing similar new guidelines. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hr-4636 | 103 | hr | 4636 | Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-06-23 | 1994-07-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] | MA | D | S001040 | 137 | Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including employing authorities of the House of Representatives, employing offices of the Senate, and instrumentalities of the Congress. Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State and Federal immunity. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants. | 2025-08-26T13:48:54Z | |
| 103-s-2238 | 103 | s | 2238 | Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-06-23 | 1994-07-29 | Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-703. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 30 | Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities, including employing authorities of the House of Representatives, employing offices of the Senate, and instrumentalities of the Congress. Declares that: (1) this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's partner; and (2) a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits quotas and preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except in their for-profit activities); (2) the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans. Provides for enforcement. Disallows State and Federal immunity. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Prohibits retaliation and coercion. Requires posting notices for employees and applicants. | 2025-08-26T13:50:18Z | |
| 103-sres-231 | 103 | sres | 231 | A resolution to recognize persons dedicated to improving voter participation, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-06-22 | 1994-06-22 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7472-7473) | Senate | Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA] | PA | D | W000665 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) June 21, 1994, is designated as Freedom Summer Day; and (2) it reaffirms the goal of removing remaining barriers to full voter participation in this Nation. | 2021-06-02T20:15:50Z | |
| 103-hres-457 | 103 | hres | 457 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that June 21, 1994, be designated as "Freedom Summer Remembrance Day" and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-06-17 | 1994-06-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] | GA | D | L000287 | 219 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) June 21, 1994, is designated as Freedom Summer Remembrance Day; and (2) it reaffirms the goal of removing remaining barriers to full voter participation in this Nation. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-sjres-199 | 103 | sjres | 199 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the free exercise of religion. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-06-14 | 1994-06-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 4 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the denial or abridgement by the United States or by any State of the right of U.S. citizens to the free exercise of religion. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sres-219 | 103 | sres | 219 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the issuance under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 of administrative guidelines applicable to religious harassment in employment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-06-07 | 1994-06-07 | Referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 4 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that for purposes of issuing final regulations regarding religious harassment in the workplace under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission should: (1) withdraw religion as a category covered by proposed guidelines; (2) hold public hearings; and (3) receive additional public comment before issuing similar new regulations. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 103-hr-4526 | 103 | hr | 4526 | Children's Equal Protection Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-05-26 | 1994-06-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] | NY | D | N000002 | 3 | Children's Equal Protection Act of 1994 - Amends the Revised Statutes to mandate that State criminal investigation and prosecution statutes that relate to physical assault or sexual assault, abuse, or harassment be applied without regard to the victim's age. Imposes liability upon any person who under color of law fails to provide the affirmative protection or intervention required by this Act. Declares that noncompliance by any jurisdiction shall serve as an absolute bar to receipt of Federal law-enforcement grants. Prescribes guidelines for judicial relief, abstention, de novo review, and attorney's fees. | 2025-08-26T13:49:27Z | |
| 103-hres-446 | 103 | hres | 446 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the issuance under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 of administrative guidelines applicable to religious harassment in employment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-05-26 | 1994-06-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] | CA | R | M000508 | 179 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that for purposes of issuing final guidelines under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 relating to unlawful harassment in employment, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission should exclude harassment based on religion. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hres-432 | 103 | hres | 432 | Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution, when the legislatures of an additional 3 States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-05-23 | 1994-06-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | A000210 | 52 | Requires the House of Representatives, when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Amendment as a part of the Constitution. | 2021-06-02T19:15:54Z | |
| 103-hr-4418 | 103 | hr | 4418 | Private Property Rights Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-05-12 | 1994-06-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] | KS | R | R000307 | 0 | Private Property Rights Act of 1994 - States that the Congress declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to use all practicable means and measures to minimize Federal takings of private property. Directs Federal agencies to certify to the Attorney General that a private property taking impact analysis has been completed before initiating any action which could result in a taking or diminution of use or value of private property. Requires that the policies, regulations, and public laws of the United States be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies under this Act. Specifies the content of such an analysis and requires a copy to be transmitted to the owner of the affected property, as well as made available to the public. Creates a rebuttable presumption that unmodified analyses five years or older are outdated for purposes of any agency action or administrative or judicial proceeding. Sets the statute of limitations for court actions for enforcing this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:51:12Z | |
| 103-sjres-188 | 103 | sjres | 188 | A joint resolution to designate 1995 the "Year of the Girl Child". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-05-12 | 1994-10-07 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL] | IL | D | M001025 | 56 | Designates 1995 the Year of the Girl Child. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-s-2016 | 103 | s | 2016 | National Commission on the Future of Disability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-04-14 | 1994-04-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 0 | National Commission on the Future of Disability Act - Establishes the National Commission on the Future of Disability to study and report to the President and the Congress on the adequacy of Federal programs serving persons with disabilities, especially programs authorized under the Social Security Act. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:52:39Z | |
| 103-s-2012 | 103 | s | 2012 | Protection From Coercive Employment Agreements Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-04-13 | 1994-04-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] | WI | D | F000061 | 1 | Protection From Coercive Employment Agreements Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and certain other civil rights laws to prohibit employers from requiring employees to submit employment discrimination claims to mandatory arbitration. | 2025-08-26T13:48:59Z | |
| 103-s-2006 | 103 | s | 2006 | Private Property Rights Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-03-25 | 1994-03-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 19 | Private Property Rights Act of 1994 - States that the Congress declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to use all practicable means and measures to minimize Federal takings of private property. Directs Federal agencies to certify to the Attorney General that a private property taking impact analysis has been completed before initiating any action which could result in a taking or diminution of use or value of private property. Requires that the policies, regulations, and public laws of the United States be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies under this Act. Specifies the content of such an analysis and requires a copy to be transmitted to the owner of the affected property, as well as made available to the public. Creates a rebuttable presumption that unmodified analyses five years or older are outdated for purposes of any agency action or administrative or judicial proceeding. Sets the statute of limitations for court actions for enforcing this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:52:33Z | |
| 103-s-1864 | 103 | s | 1864 | Harassment-Free Workplace Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-02-24 | 1994-02-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 6 | Harassment-Free Workplace Act - Makes it an unlawful employment practice for a respondent (employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee of an apprenticeship, training, or retraining program) to engage in a practice that constitutes sexual harassment as defined under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against an employee or job applicant. Prohibits any action against an employee or applicant in response to a charge or allegation of sexual harassment or participation in an investigation. Provides for enforcement by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Attorney General, or an aggrieved party. Allows compensatory and punitive damages, with limitations. Requires all respondents to post a notice, prepared or approved by the Commission, describing the applicable provisions of this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:49:45Z | |
| 103-hconres-208 | 103 | hconres | 208 | Declaring the sense of Congress regarding periods of silence in the public schools. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-02-23 | 1994-03-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10] | IN | D | J000033 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Constitution does not preclude a short period of silence to be used, solely at the discretion of the individual student in public schools, for silent prayer, meditation, contemplation, or introspection; and (2) public school authorities should recognize the value of such a short period. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hres-343 | 103 | hres | 343 | To express the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the racist, anti-Catholic, and anti-Semitic speech given by a senior representative of the Nation of Islam and all manifestations and expressions of hatred based on race, religion and ethnicity. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-02-03 | 1994-02-23 | The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H. Res. 343. | House | Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] | CA | D | L000090 | 61 | Condemns: (1) the speech given by Khalid Abdul Muhammad as outrageous hate mongering of the most vicious and vile kind; and (2) all manifestations and expressions of racism, anti-Catholicism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance. | 2021-06-02T20:36:40Z | |
| 103-hr-3784 | 103 | hr | 3784 | To provide for compensation to owners of property substantially diminished in value as a consequence of a final decision of any United States agency. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1994-02-02 | 1994-02-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations. | House | Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] | TX | R | S000583 | 3 | Entitles to compensation any owners of property deprived of the beneficial or productive use of such property as a consequence of a final decision of any Federal department, agency, or instrumentality. | 2021-06-02T19:53:08Z | |
| 103-hjres-302 | 103 | hjres | 302 | Designating 1994 through 1999 as the "Years of the Girl Child". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-11-22 | 1994-05-12 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1] | OR | D | F000434 | 227 | Designates 1994 as the Year of the Girl Child. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-3670 | 103 | hr | 3670 | Bias Crimes Compensation Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-11-22 | 1994-01-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] | NY | D | N000002 | 1 | Bias Crimes Compensation Act of 1993 - States that all U.S. individuals shall have the right to be free from bias-motivated crimes of violence (crimes arising from differences in race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability). Creates a Federal civil rights claim against anyone who deprives an individual of such right, with compensatory and punitive damages, and injunctive or declaratory relief. Provides limitations, procedures, and rules of construction, including the limitation that random acts of violence, as opposed to bias-motivated acts, shall not be a basis for such a claim. | 2025-08-26T13:49:03Z | |
| 103-hr-3680 | 103 | hr | 3680 | Civil Rights Standards Restoration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-11-22 | 1993-12-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 1 | Civil Rights Standards Restoration Act - Amends the Revised Statutes to restore, and ensure the application of, standards for proving intentional discrimination. | 2025-08-26T13:51:43Z | |
| 103-s-1776 | 103 | s | 1776 | Civil Rights Standards Restoration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-11-22 | 1993-11-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH] | OH | D | M000678 | 4 | Civil Rights Standards Restoration Act - Amends the Revised Statutes to restore, and ensure the application of, standards for proving intentional discrimination. | 2025-08-26T13:51:13Z | |
| 103-hr-3505 | 103 | hr | 3505 | Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-11-10 | 1993-11-21 | Laid on the table. See S. 1284 for further action. | House | Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | W000215 | 0 | Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to revise the Act's statements of findings and purpose and to declare related policy. Requires: (1) advance public notice of any Federal programmatic and administrative review; (2) solicitation of public comment on State systems to protect and advocate the rights of persons with developmental disabilities; (3) inclusion of the comment findings in the onsite visit report; and (4) distribution of the review results. Removes from the definition of "State," as it applies to university affiliated programs under the Act, references to the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Authorizes appropriations under the Act for priority area activities, protection and advocacy of the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities, university affiliated programs, and projects of national significance. | 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z | |
| 103-hr-3331 | 103 | hr | 3331 | Civil Rights Protection Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-10-21 | 1993-11-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | Civil Rights Protection Act of 1993 - Makes any unit of State or local government liable to the injured party and to the United States for conduct of the unit's employee that subjects, under color of law, any person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws of the United States, regardless of whether the employee is personally liable and whether the employee had a reasonable belief in the lawfulness of the conduct. Exempts conduct which is entitled to absolute immunity. Authorizes: (1) with consent of the injured party, civil suit by the United States against the governmental unit to establish liability under this Act; (2) compensatory damages to the injured party; and (3) punitive damages to the injured party, the United States, or both. Establishes a time limit for initiation of actions under this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:48:49Z | |
| 103-hjres-266 | 103 | hjres | 266 | Designating both September 29, 1993, and September 28, 1994, as "National Barrier Awareness Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-09-23 | 1993-09-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11] | NC | R | T000067 | 28 | Designates September 29, 1993, and September 28, 1994, as National Barrier Awareness Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hr-2867 | 103 | hr | 2867 | Disparate Treatment Employment Discrimination Amendment of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-08-04 | 1993-09-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] | FL | D | H000324 | 11 | Disparate Treatment Employment Discrimination Amendment of 1993 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide that an unlawful employment practice based on disparate treatment is established if the complaining party proves by a preponderance of the evidence a prima facie case that the respondent engaged in unlawful disparate treatment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin and either: (1) the respondent fails to rebut such case; or (2) the respondent produces evidence of one or more nondiscriminatory reasons for the conduct alleged to be unlawful and the complaining party demonstrates that each of such reasons is not true, but a pretext for discrimination that is the unlawful disparate practice. | 2025-08-26T13:49:28Z | |
| 103-hjres-243 | 103 | hjres | 243 | Designating August 1, 1993, as "National Incest and Sexual Abuse Healing Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-28 | 1993-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13] | NY | R | M000843 | 83 | Designates August 1, 1993, as National Incest and Sexual Abuse Healing Day. | 2024-02-06T20:04:02Z | |
| 103-hr-2785 | 103 | hr | 2785 | Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Amendments of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-28 | 1993-08-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (the Act) to reauthorize and revise the Act and its program of grants to States. Requires: (1) increasing involvement of individuals with disabilities (and their families and representatives) in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing technology-related programs, and in decisions related to provision of assistive technology devices and services; (2) providing other assistance to ensure continuance of the comprehensive, consumer-responsive statewide system after Federal support has ended; and (3) promoting systems change to facilitate access to, provision of, and funding for technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities. Adds mandated activities involving such systems change, including review and possible modification of State laws, coordination among State agencies, and information dissemination and training. Adds authorized activities, including outreach to underserved groups, alternative State-financed systems, support for expenses, equipment demonstration, partnerships, case management, assistance in meeting related requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and recycling activities. Revises application requirements with respect to: (1) designation of responsible entity; (2) agency involvement and coordination; (3) consumer involvement; (4) planning for systems change; (5) assessment; (6) underserved groups; (7) training; (8) consumer assistance, protection, and advocacy; and (9) indirect costs. Allows award of an additional extension grant to any State demonstrating significant progress in meeting the goals of the initial extension grant as well as need for additional support to complete systems change and achieve the Act's purposes. Adds provisions for: (1) timetables for systems change plans; (2) protection and advocacy services; (3) assistance under other laws; (4) evaluation and data colle… | 2025-08-26T13:50:48Z | |
| 103-hr-2787 | 103 | hr | 2787 | Employment Discrimination Evidentiary Amendment of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-28 | 1993-08-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Mann, David [D-OH-1] | OH | D | M000100 | 27 | Employment Discrimination Evidentiary Amendment of 1993 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide that an unlawful employment practice based on disparate treatment is established if: (1) the complaining party proves by a preponderance of the evidence a prima facie case that the respondent engaged in such practice; and (2) either the respondent cannot rebut such case, or the respondent produces evidence of one or more nondiscriminatory reasons for the conduct alleged to be unlawful and the complaining party demonstrates that each of such reasons is not true, but a pretext for discrimination that is the unlawful employment practice. | 2025-08-26T13:51:27Z | |
| 103-s-1295 | 103 | s | 1295 | Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-27 | 1993-08-11 | Became Public Law No: 103-73. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II: Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 Title III: Other Acts Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1993 - Title I: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to make technical and conforming amendments to it and to the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992. Title II: Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 - Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 to make technical and conforming amendments. Title III: Other Acts - Amends the Wagner-O'Day Act to rename a committee as one for purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled. Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to make a technical and conforming amendment. | 2021-09-25T05:35:40Z | |
| 103-s-1285 | 103 | s | 1285 | Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Amendments of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-26 | 1993-07-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 0 | Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (the Act) to reauthorize and revise the Act and its program of grants to States. Requires: (1) increasing involvement of individuals with disabilities (and their families and representatives) in planning, developing, implementing, and assessing technology-related programs, and in decisions related to provision of assistive technology devices and services; (2) providing other assistance to ensure continuance of the comprehensive, consumer-responsive statewide system after Federal support has ended; and (3) promoting systems change to facilitate access to, provision of, and funding for technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities. Adds mandated activities involving such systems change, including review and possible modification of State laws, coordination among State agencies, and information dissemination and training. Adds authorized activities, including outreach to underserved groups, alternative State-financed systems, support for expenses, equipment demonstration, partnerships, case management, assistance in meeting related requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and recycling activities. Revises application requirements with respect to: (1) designation of responsible entity; (2) agency involvement and coordination; (3) consumer involvement; (4) planning for systems change; (5) assessment; (6) underserved groups; (7) training; (8) consumer assistance, protection, and advocacy; and (9) indirect costs. Allows award of an additional extension grant to any State demonstrating significant progress in meeting the goals of the initial extension grant as well as need for additional support to complete systems change and achieve the Act's purposes. Adds provisions for: (1) timetables for systems change plans; (2) protection and advocacy services; (3) assistance under other laws; (4) evaluation and data colle… | 2025-08-26T13:52:04Z | |
| 103-hr-2723 | 103 | hr | 2723 | Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-23 | 1993-08-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 2 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II: Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 Title III: Other Acts Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1993 - Title I: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to make technical and conforming amendments to it and to the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992. Title II: Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 - Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1993 - Amends the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 to make technical and conforming amendments. Title III: Other Acts - Amends the Wagner-O'Day Act to rename a committee as one for purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled. Amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to make a technical and conforming amendment. | 2025-08-26T13:52:24Z | |
| 103-s-1283 | 103 | s | 1283 | Technology-Related Assistance Act Amendments of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-23 | 1993-09-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 10 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Grants to States Title II: Programs of National Significance Title III: Requirements under Head Start Act Technology-Related Assistance Act Amendments of 1993 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (the Act) to authorize and revise the Act and its programs of grants to States and programs of national significance. Requires as a matter of U.S. policy: (1) full participation of the individuals assisted; (2) support for involvement of their parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives; and (3) support for individual and systemic advocacy and community involvement. Title I: Grants to States - (Sec. 101) Requires grants to States to support systemic change and advocacy activities, particularly development and implementation of: (1) State, regional, and local laws and practices to improve access to and funding for assistive technology devices and services; (2) strategies to overcome barriers to funding, especially for underserved groups; and (3) strategies for enhancing the ability of individuals with disabilities, and their family members and representatives to advocate successfully for access to and funding for assistive technology devices and services. Authorizes activities to increase access to and funding for assistive technology, as well as support for individual case management or representation, interagency coordination, and outreach. (Sec. 102) Requires the three-year development grants to support systemic change and advocacy activities in developing and implementing consumer-responsive statewide programs. Requires designation of a lead agency. (Sec. 103) Allows award of an additional extension grant to any State demonstrating significant progress in meeting the goals of the initial extension grant, as well as describing steps it will take to continue such program on a permanent basis and future funding options for this. (Sec. 104) Revises progress criteria and reporting… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-s-1284 | 103 | s | 1284 | Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-23 | 1994-04-06 | Became Public Law No: 103-230. | Senate | Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] | IA | D | H000206 | 10 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Federal Assistance for Priority Area Activities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Title III: Protection and Advocacy of the Rights of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Title IV: University Affiliated Programs Title V: Projects of National Significance Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994 - Title I: General Provisions - Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act to repeal provisions regarding: (1) the Federal share of projects for persons with developmental disabilities; and (2) Federal recovery of funds for facilities which are sold or cease to be facilities for persons with developmental disabilities. (Sec. 108) Revises reporting requirements. Title II: Federal Assistance for Priority Area Activities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Revises State plan requirements to require plans to: (1) provide for a State Developmental Disabilities Council; (2) contain a comprehensive review and analysis of the extent to which services and supports are available to individuals with such disabilities and their families; and (3) provide specified objectives and assurances with respect to use of funds, financial participation, conflicts of interest, poverty areas, program standards, individualized services, human rights, minority participation, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded reports, volunteers, employee protections, and staff assignments. (Sec. 204) Repeals habilitation plan provisions. (Sec. 205) Replaces provisions concerning State Planning Councils with provisions requiring States to establish State Developmental Disabilities Councils in order to receive Federal assistance. Requires a Council to: (1) serve as an advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and conduct programs to carry out the purposes of this Act; (2) examine the need for Federal and State priority ar… | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-s-1259 | 103 | s | 1259 | Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-07-20 | 1993-08-16 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 1 | Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act of 1993 - Prohibits a company from being approved as a surety by the Secretary of the Treasury or from providing any surety bond unless it maintains full compliance with this Act. Amends Federal law regarding Treasury-approved surety firms to require them to: (1) notify a bond applicant of the status of his or her application within ten days of its receipt; and (2) provide a statement of specific reasons to each applicant whose bond application has been denied. Cites activities which constitute unlawful discrimination under this Act. Makes a surety corporation liable to the applicant for civil penalties for violations of this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:49:44Z | |
| 103-sres-121 | 103 | sres | 121 | A resolution to honor the work and life of Cesar Chavez. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-06-17 | 1993-06-23 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7658-7659) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 4 | Honors the work and life of Cesar Chavez as one of the greatest leaders of human and civil rights advancement the United States has known. | 2021-06-02T20:15:29Z | |
| 103-sconres-30 | 103 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution congratulating the Anti-Defamation League on the celebration of its 80th anniversary. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-06-10 | 1993-09-08 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO] | CO | R | B000919 | 56 | Congratulates the Anti-Defamation League as it celebrates its 80th anniversary in 1993 and commends it for effectively pursuing the goal of promoting greater tolerance among people throughout the world. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-211 | 103 | hjres | 211 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-06-09 | 1993-06-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | M001120 | 1 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit public school officials from including voluntary prayer in official school ceremonies and meetings. Prohibits the United States or any State from prescribing the content of any such prayer. | 2021-06-02T19:17:16Z | |
| 103-hconres-109 | 103 | hconres | 109 | Expressing the sense of the Congress respecting the 80th anniversary of the Anti-Defamation League. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-06-08 | 1993-08-06 | Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 219 | Congratulates the Anti-Defamation League on its 80th anniversary and commends it for effectively pursuing the goal of promoting greater tolerance throughout the world. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-2339 | 103 | hr | 2339 | Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act Amendments of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-06-08 | 1994-03-09 | Became Public Law No: 103-218. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Grants to States Title II: Programs of National Significance Title III: Alternative Financing Mechanisms Title IV: Amendments to Other Acts Title V: Effective Date Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act Amendments of 1994 - Title I: Grants to States - Amends the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 (Act) to authorize States to use grants for the following system assistive technology change and advocacy activities: (1) model systems and alternative State-financed systems; (2) interagency coordination; (3) outreach; (4) State payment of expenses; (5) State needs assessment; (6) public awareness programs; (7) training and technical assistance; (8) program data compilation and evaluation; (9) public access to technology-related information; (10) interstate activities; (11) public-private initiatives; and (12) advocacy and other services. (Sec. 102) Amends development grant provisions to: (1) repeal first and second year grant limits; and (2) require the designation of a State lead agency. (Sec. 103) Amends extension grant provisions to authorize a second extension grant of up to five years. (Sec. 104) Requires State progress reports to document development and implementation of consumer-responsive statewide technology-related assistance. (Sec. 105) Revises onsite inspection requirements. Requires the Governor of a State subject to a corrective action plan to appoint a monitoring panel. Terminates funding for failure to appoint such panel. Authorizes a panel to recommend redesignation of a State lead agency. Provides for the change of an entity providing required protection and advocacy services for the disabled upon a determination of failure to provide such services. Establishes an October 1, 1995, deadline for the Interagency Disability Coordinating Council to respond to a specified study. (Sec. 106) Authorizes appropriations through FY 1996, with reservations for specified information … | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-s-1037 | 103 | s | 1037 | Justice for Wards Cove Workers Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-05-27 | 1994-09-14 | Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 23 | Justice for Wards Cove Workers Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to remove a provision excluding from application of the Act any disparate impact case filed before March 1, 1975, and decided after October 30, 1983. (Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio, 1989, held that, in cases brought under title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the burden is on the plaintiff to prove an employer had no business necessity for a practice with discriminatory effects.) Applies the amendments made by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to a case that is subject to the removed provision in the same way such amendments apply to any other case brought under the employment discrimination provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. | 2025-08-26T13:50:41Z | |
| 103-hjres-202 | 103 | hjres | 202 | Designating the week of June 7, 1993, as "Equal Pay Act 30th Anniversary Week". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-05-26 | 1993-05-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15] | MI | D | C000633 | 48 | Designates the week of June 7, 1993, as Equal Pay Act 30th Anniversary Week. | 2025-01-02T17:21:44Z | |
| 103-s-984 | 103 | s | 984 | Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-05-19 | 1993-08-03 | Referred to Subcommittee on Employment and Productivity. | Senate | Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] | IL | D | S000423 | 4 | Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act - Establishes certain privacy protections for employees and customers with respect to electronic monitoring by employers in the workplace. Directs the Secretary of Labor to enforce such protections. Provides for coverage of employees of the House of Representatives and the Senate under this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:50:32Z | |
| 103-hres-170 | 103 | hres | 170 | Requesting the President to designate July 2, 1993, as "Thurgood Marshall Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-05-17 | 1993-05-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 48 | Requests the President to issue a proclamation honoring the accomplishments and memory of Thurgood Marshall and designating July 2, 1993, Thurgood Marshall's birthday, as Thurgood Marshall Day. | 2025-01-02T17:21:06Z | |
| 103-hr-2016 | 103 | hr | 2016 | Employment Dispute Resolution Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-05-06 | 1993-05-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3] | WI | R | G000524 | 24 | Employment Dispute Resolution Act of 1993 - Amends title VII (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide for pre-litigation mediation by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) or another mediator. Prohibits suit while mediation is pending. Sets forth procedures and requirements. Amends Federal law to provide for pre-suit mediation, by the FMCS or another mediator, of disputes involving enforcement of employment-related contracts under provisions relating to equal rights under the law. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:51:31Z | |
| 103-hr-1900 | 103 | hr | 1900 | Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-04-28 | 1994-08-04 | Executive Comment Received from Labor. | House | Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] | MT | D | W000520 | 161 | Privacy for Consumers and Workers Act - Establishes certain privacy protections for employees and customers with respect to electronic monitoring in the workplace by employers. Directs the Secretary of Labor to enforce such protections. Provides for coverage of employees of the House of Representatives and the Senate under this Act. | 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z | |
| 103-hjres-176 | 103 | hjres | 176 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting reproductive rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-04-05 | 1993-04-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | M000797 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits abridgement of the right of individuals to have full control over reproductive decisions affecting their own bodies. | 2025-01-02T17:21:40Z | |
| 103-sres-90 | 103 | sres | 90 | A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning the exercise of rights secured under the First Amendment to the Constitution. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-04-01 | 1993-04-29 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] | MN | R | D000566 | 2 | Condemns violence by individuals, even in the pursuit of moral, religious, or political goals, and deplores any acts that contribute to the fracturing of our society. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-173 | 103 | hjres | 173 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding school prayer. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-31 | 1993-04-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22] | NY | R | S000675 | 15 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the inclusion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or activity. States that no person shall be coerced by the United States or any State to participate in prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer. | 2025-01-02T17:21:43Z | |
| 103-s-668 | 103 | s | 668 | Fair Housing Rights Amendments Act of 1994 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-29 | 1994-05-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | Senate | Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] | PA | R | S000709 | 4 | Fair Housing Rights Amendments Act of 1994 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to increase the penalties for violating the fair housing provisions of such Act. Sets forth specific penalties for fair housing violations that result in property damage exceeding $100, involve the use or attempted use of fire, or are committed with the use of, or while the perpetrator is carrying, a firearm. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hr-1497 | 103 | hr | 1497 | Prescription Drug Records Privacy Protection Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-25 | 1993-03-30 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E827-828) | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13] | CA | D | S000810 | 1 | Prescription Drug Records Privacy Protection Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make any retailer of pharmaceutical products or services, physician, or administrator of a health benefit plan who knowingly discloses personally identifiable information contained in a prescription drug record of an individual liable to such individual. Makes exceptions with respect to any such disclosures: (1) to the individual; (2) with the informed, written consent of the individual; (3) to a law enforcement agency (LEA) pursuant to a warrant, a grand jury subpoena, or a court order; (4) to an LEA or health care agency for the purpose of addressing illegal drug diversion or improving prescribing practices; (5) pursuant to a court order in a civil proceeding upon a showing of compelling need for the information that cannot be accommodated by any other means, subject to specified conditions; and (6) to any person involved in the administration and review of health care services provided to the individual. Sets forth provisions regarding safeguards against unauthorized disclosure where court orders are granted. Permits persons aggrieved by any act of an individual in violation of this Act to bring a civil action in a U.S. district court for actual and punitive damages, costs, and other preliminary and equitable relief, subject to specified limitations. | 2025-08-26T13:52:27Z | |
| 103-hjres-163 | 103 | hjres | 163 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-24 | 1993-03-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8] | NC | D | H000448 | 19 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions, or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer or be present during any prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools or other public institutions or at events sponsored by such schools or institutions. | 2025-01-02T17:21:43Z | |
| 103-hr-1457 | 103 | hr | 1457 | Voting Rights of Homeless Citizens Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-24 | 1993-03-26 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] | GA | D | L000287 | 72 | Voting Rights of Homeless Citizens Act of 1993 - Prohibits the imposition or application by any State or political subdivision or any standard, practice, procedure, or qualification or prerequisite to voting to deny or abridge the right of any U.S. citizen to vote because that citizen resides at or in a non-traditional abode. Authorizes the Attorney General to commence a civil action or an aggrieved citizen to institute a proceeding under this Act for injunctive relief against a violation of such provision. | 2025-08-26T13:48:59Z | |
| 103-hr-1464 | 103 | hr | 1464 | Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-24 | 1993-07-14 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 40 | Equal Surety Bond Opportunity Act - Prohibits any surety from discriminating against any applicant based upon specified factors. Establishes: (1) civil liability for violation of this Act; and (2) administrative enforcement procedures. | 2025-08-26T13:51:58Z | |
| 103-sjres-68 | 103 | sjres | 68 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to prayer in public schools and public buildings. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-19 | 1993-06-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public school or other public building that is supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of public funds, to participate in voluntary prayer. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-158 | 103 | hjres | 158 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-17 | 1993-03-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] | CA | R | D000435 | 8 | Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee the fifth and fourteenth amendments. Prohibits any unborn person from being deprived of life by any person. States that nothing in this Act shall prohibit a law allowing justification to be shown for only those medical procedures required to prevent the death of the pregnant woman or her unborn offspring, as long as such law requires every reasonable effort to preserve the life of each. | 2025-01-02T17:21:43Z | |
| 103-hr-1364 | 103 | hr | 1364 | To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to protect elected judges against discrimination based on age. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-16 | 1993-03-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | O000159 | 0 | Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide that the exemption from provisions of such Act applicable to elected State and local officials shall not apply to persons elected to judicial office (thus including elected judges under the definition of employee and affording them protection under such Act). | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hr-1308 | 103 | hr | 1308 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-11 | 1993-11-16 | Became Public Law No: 103-141. | House | Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | S000148 | 170 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 - Prohibits any agency, department, or official of the United States or any State (the government) from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except that the government may burden a person's exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person: (1) furthers a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. Sets forth provisions pertaining to judicial relief, attorney's fees, and applicability. Declares that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed to interpret the clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the establishment of religion; (2) the granting of government funding, benefits, or exemptions, to the extent permissible under that clause, shall not constitute a violation of this Act; and (3) as used in this Act, "granting" does not include the denial of government funding, benefits, or exemptions. | 2025-01-02T17:23:42Z | |
| 103-s-578 | 103 | s | 578 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-11 | 1993-10-27 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 60 | Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 - Prohibits any agency, department, or official of the United States or any State (the government) from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except that the government may burden a person's exercise of religion only if it demonstrates that application of the burden to the person: (1) furthers a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. Sets forth provisions pertaining to judicial relief, attorney's fees, and applicability. Declares that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed to interpret the clause of the First Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the establishment of religion; (2) the granting of government funding, benefits, or exemptions, to the extent permissible under that clause, shall not constitute a violation of this Act; and (3) as used in this Act, "granting" does not include the denial of government funding, benefits, or exemptions. | 2025-08-26T13:51:03Z | |
| 103-hjres-143 | 103 | hjres | 143 | Designating March 1993 and March 1994 both as "Women's History Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-10 | 1993-03-10 | Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 170 | Designates the months of March 1993 and March 1994 as Women's History Month. | 2025-01-02T17:21:47Z | |
| 103-hr-1215 | 103 | hr | 1215 | To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require a reasonable attorney's fee to be awarded to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a prevailing party. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-04 | 1993-03-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education and Civil Rights. | House | Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] | NJ | D | A000210 | 0 | Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require the awarding of attorney's fees to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission if the Commission is a prevailing party. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hjres-128 | 103 | hjres | 128 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-02 | 1993-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 15 | Constitutional Amendment - Defines "person" to include the unborn for the purpose of the right to life guarantee. Exempts from applicability of this amendment laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother. | 2025-01-02T17:21:43Z | |
| 103-hr-1172 | 103 | hr | 1172 | Justice for Wards Cove Workers Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-03-02 | 1993-03-17 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee. | House | Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] | WA | D | M000404 | 118 | Justice for Wards Cove Workers Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to remove a provision excluding from application of the Act any disparate impact case filed before March 1, 1975, and decided after October 30, 1983. (Wards Cove Packing Co. v. Atonio, 1989, held that, in cases brought under title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the burden is on the plaintiff to prove an employer had no business necessity for a practice with discriminatory effects.) | 2025-08-26T13:48:59Z | |
| 103-hr-1068 | 103 | hr | 1068 | Freedom of Choice Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-02-23 | 1993-03-18 | For Further Action See H.R.25. | House | Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6] | MA | R | T000314 | 0 | Freedom of Choice Act of 1993 - Provides that a State: (1) may not restrict the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability; (2) may restrict such right after fetal viability unless necessary to preserve the life or health of the woman; and (3) may impose requirements on the performance of abortion procedures if medically necessary to protect the health of the woman. Declares that this Act shall not be construed to prevent a State from: (1) protecting individuals from having to participate in abortions to which they are conscientiously opposed; (2) declining to pay for such abortions; or (3) requiring minors to involve responsible adults before terminating a pregnancy. | 2025-08-26T13:52:13Z | |
| 103-s-323 | 103 | s | 323 | Hispanic American Affairs Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-02-04 | 1993-02-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ] | AZ | D | D000185 | 0 | Hispanic American Affairs Act of 1993 - Establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Hispanic American Affairs to be headed by a Director. Makes it the duty of the Director to advise Federal departments and agencies regarding, and assist Hispanic Americans in receiving, the various types of assistance available under law for Hispanic Americans. Requires the Director to establish a Hispanic American information clearinghouse and carry out transferred functions relating to equal employment opportunity for Hispanic Americans. Mandates annual reports by the Director to the President and the Congress appraising equal opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Requires the President to establish an Office of Hispanic American Affairs (to be headed by a Special Assistant for Hispanic American Affairs) in various specified executive departments and agencies. Makes these Special Assistants responsible for advising and assisting American Hispanics who seek assistance or services from the department or agency. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to take necessary steps to insure that existing information clearinghouse functions within the Department of Commerce encompass the collection and dissemination of information related to the needs of Hispanic Americans. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-26T13:50:38Z | |
| 103-sjres-40 | 103 | sjres | 40 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for women and men. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-02-03 | 1993-03-05 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 49 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hjres-89 | 103 | hjres | 89 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary prayer in public schools. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-02-02 | 1993-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] | WV | D | R000011 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall prohibit the inclusion of voluntary prayer in any public school program or activity. Specifies that neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer. | 2025-01-02T17:21:42Z | |
| 103-hr-561 | 103 | hr | 561 | Private Property Protection Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-25 | 1994-03-23 | Subcommittee on Department Operations and Nutrition Discharged. | House | Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18] | CA | D | C000670 | 111 | Private Property Protection Act of 1993 - Prohibits any regulation issued by an executive agency after enactment of this Act from becoming effective until the issuing agency is certified by the Attorney General to be in compliance with Executive Order 12360 or similar procedures to assess the potential for the taking of private property in the course of Federal regulatory activity, with the goal of minimizing such takings where possible. Provides for limited judicial review of an action taken pursuant to this Act. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to study and report to the Congress on the effect this Act will have on the farm economy and agricultural production. | 2025-08-26T13:49:01Z | |
| 103-hr-506 | 103 | hr | 506 | To allow individuals to participate in voluntary prayer or a moment of silence in any public building supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of Federal funds. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Franks, Gary A. [R-CT-5] | CT | R | F000348 | 0 | Grants individuals the right to participate in voluntary prayer or a moment of silence in any public building supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of Federal funds. | 2025-01-02T17:22:32Z | |
| 103-s-17 | 103 | s | 17 | Equal Remedies Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-01-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 34 | Equal Remedies Act of 1993 - Amends Federal law relating to damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination to remove provisions limiting the dollar amount of damages awarded for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses and punitive damages. | 2025-08-26T13:49:33Z | |
| 103-s-177 | 103 | s | 177 | Private Property Rights Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-01-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS] | KS | R | D000401 | 25 | Private Property Rights Act of 1993 - Provides that no regulations promulgated by an executive agency shall become effective until the Attorney General certifies that the agency which issued them is in compliance with Executive Order 12630 to assess the potential for the taking of private property in the course of Federal regulatory activity, with the goal of minimizing such where possible. Provides for limited judicial review of actions under this Act. | 2025-08-26T13:49:13Z | |
| 103-s-25 | 103 | s | 25 | Freedom of Choice Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-04-29 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61. | Senate | Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] | ME | D | M000811 | 42 | Freedom of Choice Act of 1993 - Provides that a State may not restrict the right of a woman to choose to terminate a pregnancy before fetal viability. Allows a State to: (1) restrict the freedom of a woman to chose to terminate a pregnancy after viability unless the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the woman; and (2) impose requirements on abortions if the requirements are necessary to protect the life or health of the woman. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a State from: (1) protecting individuals or private health care institutions from having to participate in abortions to which they are conscientiously opposed; (2) declining to pay for abortions; or (3) requiring minors to involve responsible adults before terminating a pregnancy. | 2025-08-26T13:50:45Z | |
| 103-s-37 | 103 | s | 37 | Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-03-03 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 11. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1993 - Amends title VII (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make it an unlawful employment practice to grant preferential treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, except: (1) under existing provisions involving bona fide occupational qualifications and religion, sex, or national origin or involving employment by a religious educational institution; or (2) in recruiting applicants. (Current law, that would be replaced by this Act, declares that nothing in that title shall be interpreted to require preferential treatment on such basis on account of an imbalance in numbers or percentages.) | 2025-08-26T13:51:06Z | |
| 103-s-40 | 103 | s | 40 | Civil Rights of Infants Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-03-03 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 12. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Civil Rights of Infants Act - Amends Federal law to declare it a deprivation of a right secured by U.S. laws for an individual to perform an abortion, knowing it is sought solely because of the gender of the fetus. Makes a woman seeking such an abortion not liable under these provisions. | 2025-08-26T13:48:59Z | |
| 103-s-53 | 103 | s | 53 | Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1993 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-01-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1993 - Amends title VII (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make it an unlawful employment practice to grant preferential treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, except: (1) under existing provisions involving bona fide occupational qualifications and religion, sex, or national origin or involving employment by a religious educational institution; or (2) in recruiting applicants. (Current law, that would be replaced by this Act, declares that nothing in that title shall be interpreted to require preferential treatment on such basis on account of an imbalance in numbers or percentages.) | 2025-08-26T13:49:37Z | |
| 103-s-60 | 103 | s | 60 | Civil Rights of Infants Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-02-04 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Civil Rights of Infants Act - Amends Federal law to declare it a deprivation of a right secured by U.S. laws for an individual to perform an abortion, knowing it is sought solely because of the gender of the fetus. Makes a woman seeking such an abortion not liable under these provisions. | 2025-08-26T13:50:24Z | |
| 103-sjres-16 | 103 | sjres | 16 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public institutions, including public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-02-04 | Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions, or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer or be present during any prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools or other public institutions or at events sponsored by such schools or institutions. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-sjres-19 | 103 | sjres | 19 | A joint resolution to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of the January 17, 1893 overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, and to offer an apology to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the United States for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-11-23 | Became Public Law No: 103-150. | Senate | Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | A000069 | 1 | Declares that the Congress: (1) on the 100th anniversary of the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17, 1893, acknowledges the historical significance of this event which resulted in the suppression of the inherent sovereignty of the Native Hawaiian people; (2) commends efforts of reconciliation initiated by Hawaii and the United Church of Christ with Native Hawaiians; (3) apologizes for the overthrow and the deprivation of the rights of Native Hawaiians to self-determination; (4) expresses its commitment to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow in order to provide a foundation for reconciliation between the United States and the Native Hawaiian people; and (5) urges the President to acknowledge the ramifications of the overthrow and to support reconciliation efforts. | 2025-06-20T19:33:16Z | |
| 103-sjres-3 | 103 | sjres | 3 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring the right of Americans to pray in public school graduation ceremonies and athletic events. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1993-03-03 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 10. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions, or to prohibit prayer at public school baccalaureate services, athletic events, or other extracurricular activities. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer or be present during any prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools or other public institutions or at events sponsored by such schools or institutions. | 2025-01-02T17:28:58Z | |
| 103-sjres-9 | 103 | sjres | 9 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-21 | 1994-03-22 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3439-3440) | Senate | Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] | SC | R | T000254 | 11 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions. States that no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer. Provides that neither the United States nor any State shall compose prayers to be said in public schools. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 103-hconres-11 | 103 | hconres | 11 | Declaring the sense of Congress regarding periods of silence in the public schools. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-05 | 1993-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Constitution does not preclude periods of stillness and silence in public schools to be used at the discretion of the individual for prayer or introspection; and (2) individual religious conscience should not be violated or compromised in the establishment of any such period. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hconres-12 | 103 | hconres | 12 | Declaring the sense of Congress regarding periods of silence in the public schools. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-05 | 1993-02-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. | House | Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] | NC | D | N000016 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Constitution does not preclude periods of silence in public schools to be used at the discretion of the individual for prayer or introspection, even if these moments are supervised by a school official; and (2) public school authorities should recognize the historic importance of religion to our civilization by encouraging such periods of silence. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 103-hjres-1 | 103 | hjres | 1 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1993-01-05 | 1993-02-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-16] | CA | D | E000064 | 77 | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex. | 2025-01-02T17:21:31Z |
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