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106-hr-5557 106 hr 5557 Fair Building Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-10-25 2000-10-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Sanford, Marshall (Mark) [R-SC-1] SC R S000051 0 Fair Building Act of 2000 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to exempt from multi-family housing handicapped access design and construction (anti-discriminatory) requirements an individual dwelling unit that is readily convertible, and is so converted upon the request of a potential occupant. 2025-08-20T14:18:25Z  
106-s-3211 106 s 3211 Technology for All Americans Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-10-17 2000-10-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 2 Technology for All Americans Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to: (1) commercial, nonprofit, or other organizations, or institutions of higher education, for research and development of assistive technology and other technology accessible to and independently usable by individuals with disabilities, including technology that incorporates the principle of universal design, to increase the independence and self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities (according to a strategic plan developed by the Secretary for such awards); (2) States, to improve electronic information technology accessibility, including computers and Internet access, at public libraries, including those at elementary and secondary schools; (3) institutions of higher education, for incorporating the design and use of accessible technology into curricula for certain academic and professional programs; and (4) State education agencies, for demonstration projects to promote the incorporation of technology into the education, and transition from school to work, of children with disabilities to increase their independence and self-sufficiency.Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:16:50Z  
106-s-3122 106 s 3122 ADA Notification Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-09-27 2000-09-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9389) Senate Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR] AR R H001015 0 ADA Notification Act - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to deny a court jurisdiction over a civil action with respect to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility unless: (1) before filing the complaint, the plaintiff provided to the defendant notice of the alleged violation (by registered mail or in person); (2) the notice identified the specific facts that constitute the alleged violation, including identification of the location at which, and the date on which, the violation occurred; (3) at least 90 days have elapsed after the date on which the notice was so provided; (4) the notice informed the defendant that the civil action could not be commenced until the expiration of such 90-day period; and (5) the complaint states that, as of the date on which the complaint is filed, the defendant has not corrected the alleged violation.Directs that, with respect to a civil action that does not meet the criteria: (1) the court shall impose an appropriate sanction upon the attorneys involved; and (2) if the criteria are subsequently met and the civil action proceeds, the court may not allow the plaintiff attorneys' fees or costs. 2025-08-20T14:18:19Z  
106-hr-5306 106 hr 5306 Scouts Honor Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-09-26 2000-09-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. House Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] CO R T000458 44 Scouts Honor Act - Prohibits the use of Federal funds: (1) to discriminate against, investigate, or deny or withdraw access to public property for, the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of beliefs promoted by that organization or that organization's constitutionally protected expression of beliefs or exercise of associational rights; or (2) to compel the Boy Scouts of America to employ, enroll, or accept as a member or volunteer an individual whose sexual orientation, sexual behavior, religious beliefs, or absence of religious beliefs is determined by the Boy Scouts of America to be inconsistent with the organization's policies, programs, morals, or mission. 2025-08-20T14:20:11Z  
106-hjres-108 106 hjres 108 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-09-21 2000-10-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC-3] SC R G000359 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit voluntary individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions; (2) no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer; and (3) neither the United States nor any State shall compose the words of any prayer to be said in public schools. 2025-01-02T17:08:39Z  
106-s-3040 106 s 3040 Privacy Commission Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-09-13 2000-09-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8502-8504) Senate Sen. Thompson, Fred [R-TN] TN R T000457 16 Privacy Commission Act - Establishes the Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection to study and report to Congress and the President on issues relating to protection of individual privacy and the appropriate balance to be achieved between protecting such privacy and allowing appropriate uses of information, including: (1) the monitoring, collection, and distribution of personal information by the government and by individuals or entities; and (2) privacy protection efforts of the public and private sectors. 2025-08-20T14:19:38Z  
106-s-3023 106 s 3023 Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-09-11 2000-09-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 0 Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments of 2000 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include breast-feeding (including expression of milk by a lactating woman) within the definitions of "because of sex" or "on the basis of sex" for purposes of the discrimination prohibitions of such Act. 2025-08-20T14:20:08Z  
106-hconres-391 106 hconres 391 Recognizing the contributions of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the women's suffrage movement. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-09-07 2000-09-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-23] NY R B000586 1 Encourages all Americans to remember the contributions of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton to the women's suffrage movement. Calls for activities to commemorate the women's suffrage movement. 2025-01-02T17:07:43Z  
106-hr-5021 106 hr 5021 Violence Against Women Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-27 2000-08-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 51 Violence Against Women Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2000 - Rewrites provisions of the Violence Against Women Act regarding remedies for civil rights violations. Makes a person who commits a crime of violence motivated by gender and thus deprives another of a prescribed right liable to the injured party where: (1) in connection with the offense, the defendant or the victim travels in interstate or foreign commerce, the defendant or the victim uses a facility or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce, or the defendant employs a weapon, a narcotic or drug listed under the Controlled Substances Act, or other noxious or dangerous substances that have traveled in interstate or foreign commerce; (2) the offense interferes with commercial or other economic activity in which the victim is engaged; or (3) the offense was committed with intent to interfere with the victim's commercial or other economic activity.Authorizes the Attorney General, whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that any State, political subdivision, official, employee, or agent thereof has discriminated on the basis of gender in the investigation or prosecution of gender-based crimes and that discrimination is pursuant to a pattern or practice of resistance to investigating or prosecuting gender-based crimes, to institute a civil action in U.S. district court for appropriate equitable relief. 2025-08-20T14:18:24Z  
106-hr-5078 106 hr 5078 First Amendment Restoration Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-27 2000-07-27 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] TX R P000583 0 First Amendment Restoration Act - Denies jurisdiction to the U.S. district courts, the District Court of Guam, District Court of the Virgin Islands, the District Court of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to hear or determine religious freedom-related cases. 2025-08-20T14:18:36Z  
106-hr-4961 106 hr 4961 Voting Rights Clarification Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-26 2000-08-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12] NC D W000207 56 Voting Rights Clarification Act of 2000 - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to state that the purpose of denying or abridging the voting right is not limited to the purpose or intent to retrogress but can be any purpose or intent to discriminate. 2025-08-20T14:17:25Z  
106-hconres-379 106 hconres 379 Reaffirming the first amendment right to freely exercise religious beliefs without the fear of governmental condemnation. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-24 2000-08-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC-3] SC R G000359 0 Declares that Congress should pass no resolution condemning the right of any group or individual to express his or her religious beliefs, popular or unpopular, as protected by the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution, even when those practices and beliefs are deemed to be offensive to individual Members of Congress. 2025-01-02T17:07:43Z  
106-hr-4920 106 hr 4920 Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-24 2000-07-27 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 739. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 28 Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 - Title I: Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Subtitle A: General Provisions - Incorporates existing recordkeeping requirements of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the Act).(Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement an accountability process to monitor entities that received funds under this Act to carry out activities under subtitles B, C, and D and determine the extent to which they have been responsive to this title's purposes and have taken actions consistent with stated policy.Requires the Secretary to develop a process for identifying and reporting on progress achieved through advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities undertaken by such entities that resulted in individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participating in the design of and having access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other assistance that promotes self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration in all facets of community life. Provides for development of indicators of progress for each area of emphasis (defined as areas related to quality assurance, education and early intervention, child care, health, employment, housing, transportation, recreation activities and other services offered to individuals in a community). Requires entities to meet such indicators of progress.Directs the Secretary to maintain the interagency committee authorized under the Act, except as otherwise provided by this Act.(Sec. 105) Requires the Secretary, using information submitted in the reports and required under subtitles B, C, D, and E of this Act, to report to the President, Congress, and the National Council on Disability at least biennially on the goals and outcomes of programs supported under such subtitles.(Sec. 107) Conditions assistance under this title on a recipient taking affirmative action to employ and advance in e… 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
106-hr-4908 106 hr 4908 Notice of Electronic Monitoring Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-20 2000-09-06 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12] FL R C000107 1 Notice of Electronic Monitoring Act - Declares that an employer who intentionally, by any electronic means, monitors any wire, oral, or electronic communication of an employee, or otherwise monitors an employee's computer usage, without first having provided the employee specified notice, shall be liable to the employee for relief. Provides an exception where the employer has reasonable grounds to believe that an employee is engaged in conduct that violates the legal rights of, or involves significant harm to, the employer or another person.Requires an employer: (1) after first providing notice of such electronic monitoring, to provide annual notice to all employees who are subject to such monitoring; and (2) before implementing a material change in such an electronic monitoring practice, to provide notice to all employees who are subject to such monitoring as a result of the change.Allows any person aggrieved by any act in violation of this Act to bring an action in a U.S. district court. Sets limits on monetary damages awarded. 2025-08-20T14:21:29Z  
106-s-2898 106 s 2898 Notice of Electronic Monitoring Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-20 2000-07-20 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] NY D S000148 0 Notice of Electronic Monitoring Act - Declares that an employer who intentionally, by any electronic means, monitors any wire, oral, or electronic communication of an employee, or otherwise monitors an employee's computer usage, without first having provided the employee specified notice, shall be liable to the employee for relief. Provides an exception where the employer has reasonable grounds to believe that an employee is engaged in conduct that violates the legal rights of, or involves significant harm to, the employer or another person.Requires an employer: (1) after first providing notice of such electronic monitoring, to provide annual notice to all employees who are subject to such monitoring; and (2) before implementing a material change in such an electronic monitoring practice, to provide notice to all employees who are subject to such monitoring as a result of the change.Allows any person aggrieved by any act in violation of this Act to bring an action in a U.S. district court. Sets limits on monetary damages awarded. 2025-08-20T14:17:55Z  
106-hr-4862 106 hr 4862 Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-13 2000-07-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12] FL R C000107 8 Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 - Prohibits any government from imposing or implementing a land use regulation in a manner that imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person, including a religious assembly or institution, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of the burden on that person, assembly, or institution: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.Prohibits any government from imposing a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person residing in or confined to an institution, as defined in the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of the burden on that person: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to amend or repeal the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (including provisions of law amended by that Act). 2025-08-20T14:19:21Z  
106-hres-551 106 hres 551 Supporting the national motto of the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-13 2000-07-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Shows, Ronnie [D-MS-4] MS D S001147 22 Expresses support for and encourages the public display of the national motto of the United States "In God we Trust" in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions. 2025-01-02T17:08:30Z  
106-s-2869 106 s 2869 Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-13 2000-09-22 Became Public Law No: 106-274. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 8 Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 - Prohibits any government from imposing or implementing a land use regulation in a manner that imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person, including a religious assembly or institution, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of the burden on that person, assembly, or institution: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest.Prohibits any government from imposing a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person residing in or confined to an institution, as defined in the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of the burden on that person: (1) is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and (2) is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling governmental interest. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to amend or repeal the Prison Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (including provisions of law amended by that Act). 2025-04-07T13:46:39Z  
106-hres-548 106 hres 548 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the national motto for the government of a religious people. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-07-11 2000-07-24 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Schaffer, Bob [R-CO-4] CO R S000112 9 Encourages the display of the national motto of the United States, "In God We Trust," in public buildings throughout the nation. 2025-04-07T13:46:39Z  
106-hr-4735 106 hr 4735 Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-06-23 2000-06-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims. House Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-30] CA D B000287 32 Wartime Parity and Justice Act of 2000 - Allows certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the United States from countries in Latin America during World War II and interned in the United States to be provided restitution under the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.(Sec. 3) Declares that the United States apologizes to such individuals for the fundamental violations of their basic civil liberties and constitutional rights. Urges the President to transmit to each such individual a personal letter of apology on behalf of the United States.(Sec. 4) Places upon the Attorney General responsibility to identify and locate eligible individuals under this Act within 12 months. Authorizes any eligible individual to notify the Attorney General that the individual is eligible and provide documentation to that effect within six years. Directs the Attorney General to make a final determination of eligibility within one year after locating or receiving notification from an individual.Authorizes judicial review of a denial of compensation. Permits an individual covered by this Act who has accepted payment on a related claim against the United States before this Act's enactment to receive an appropriately reduced payment under this Act.(Sec. 5) Directs that: (1) individuals covered by this Act not be considered to have been present in the United States unlawfully during the evacuation, relocation, or internment period; and (2) each U.S. department or agency correct any records that indicate that such individuals were in the United States unlawfully.(Sec. 6) Directs: (1) the appropriate agencies to disclose to the public all information relating to the forcible removal of individuals from Latin America and their internment in the United States during that period; and (2) the President to share such information with other countries and to encourage those countries to make that information available to people in those countries.(Sec. 7) Reestablishes in the Treasury the Civil Liberties Public Education Fund to b… 2025-08-20T14:19:41Z  
106-hconres-356 106 hconres 356 Acknowledging the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies, and for other purposes. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-06-19 2000-07-13 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1223-1224) House Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] OH D H000074 26 Declares that Congress: (1) acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies; (2) apologizes to African-Americans; (3) condemns and repudiates the gross and wanton excesses perpetrated against African-Americans during slavery; (4) recognizes the Nation's need to redress these events; (5) commends reconciliation efforts and calls for a national racial reconciliation initiative; and (6) commits to rectifying misdeeds during slavery and to discouraging future human rights violations.Declares that Congress supports establishment of: (1) a commission to examine the institution of slavery and subsequent racial and economic discrimination against African- Americans, including the impact of that discrimination on living African-Americans, issue a standardized historical public school curriculum on slavery, and explore the possibility of establishing a scholarship and research fund; and (2) a national museum and memorial regarding slavery and other significant African-American history. 2025-01-02T17:07:43Z  
106-hr-4593 106 hr 4593 National Employment Dispute Resolution Act of 2000 (NEDRA) Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-06-07 2000-07-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. House Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1] NC D C000494 48 National Employment Dispute Resolution Act of 2000 (NEDRA) - Amends title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to require the pertinent agency or entity to: (1) provide counseling services regarding, and endeavor to address and resolve, claims of unlawful discrimination using certified contract mediators; and (2) disseminate information regarding such services to employees and members.Mandates that any Federal agency or court (or business enterprise receiving $20,000 or more in Federal funds, or having 20 or more employees): (1) establish an internal dispute resolution mechanism that provides, as a voluntary option, employee-disputant access to external third-party certified mediators; and (2) participate in mediation in specified circumstances. Prescribes mediation guidelines.States that attorneys and consultants are legally obligated to advise their clients of the mediation alternative and their obligations to participate in "good faith". 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-hr-4237 106 hr 4237 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-04-11 2000-05-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. House Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] NY D N000002 17 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2000 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to modify the definition of "religion" to include all aspects of religious observance, practice, and belief unless, after initiating and engaging in an affirmative and bona fide effort, an employer demonstrates that it is unable to reasonably accommodate a religious observance or practice without undue hardship (action requiring significant difficulty or expense) on the conduct of the employer's business.Prohibits deeming an accommodation by the employer reasonable if the accommodation does not remove the conflict between employment requirements and the religious observance or practice. Excludes, in certain circumstances, a defense that the accommodation would be in violation of a seniority system. Prohibits requiring payment of premium wages for work performed during hours to which premium wages would ordinarily be applicable if work is performed during those hours only to accommodate religious requirements of an employee. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-hres-466 106 hres 466 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the continued display of Confederate flags. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-04-06 2000-04-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] MS D T000193 27 Provides that the House of Representatives does not support, condone, or encourage the use or display of the first, second, or third official Confederate flag, the Confederate Navy Jack, or the Confederate battle flag (more commonly known as the Southern Cross) for any reason other than as a historic reminder of the secession of the Confederate States. 2025-01-02T17:08:20Z  
106-hr-4049 106 hr 4049 Privacy Commission Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-03-21 2000-10-02 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 146 (Roll no. 503). (text: CR H8561-8563) House Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3] AR R H001014 36 Privacy Commission Act - Establishes the Commission for the Comprehensive Study of Privacy Protection to study issues relating to protection of individual privacy and the appropriate balance to be achieved between protecting such privacy and allowing appropriate uses of information, including: (1) the monitoring, collection, and distribution of personal information by the government and by individuals or entities; (2) privacy protection efforts of the government and the private sector; and (3) employer practices and policies with respect to the financial and health information of employees.Requires the Commission to: (1) conduct at least two hearings in each of the five geographical regions of the United States; and (2) report to the President and Congress on its findings, including regarding potential threats to privacy, the effectiveness of existing efforts to protect privacy, necessary reforms, and the cost of proposed legislative or regulatory changes.Authorizes appropriations.Sets forth provisions governing protection of individually identifiable information and proprietary business and financial information disclosed to or obtained by the Commission. 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z  
106-hconres-289 106 hconres 289 Condemning the racist and anti-Semitic views of the Reverend Al Sharpton. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-03-20 2000-03-20 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1] FL R S000106 0 See summary of: H.Con.Res. 270 2025-01-02T17:07:30Z  
106-hconres-270 106 hconres 270 Condemning the racist and anti-Semitic views of the Reverend Al Sharpton. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-03-08 2000-03-08 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1] FL R S000106 0 Declares that Congress: (1) condemns the practices of the Reverend Al Sharpton; (2) expresses its outrage over the violence that has resulted due to his incendiary words and actions; and (3) fervently urges elected officials and public servants, who have condoned and legitimized such words and actions, to publicly denounce and condemn such racist and anti-Semitic views. 2025-04-07T13:42:35Z  
106-hr-3861 106 hr 3861 Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-03-08 2000-03-08 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 32 Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments of 2000 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include lactation (including expression of milk) within the definitions of "because of sex" or "on the basis of sex" for purposes of such Act. 2025-08-20T14:19:48Z  
106-hconres-261 106 hconres 261 Condemning the discriminatory practices prevalent at Bob Jones University. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-03-01 2000-03-01 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] NY D C001038 57 See summary of: H.Res. 428 2025-01-02T17:07:30Z  
106-hres-428 106 hres 428 Condemning the discriminatory practices prevalent at Bob Jones University. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-02-29 2000-02-29 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] NY D C001038 41 Condemns practices, such as those prevalent at Bob Jones University, that seek to discriminate against and divide Americans on the basis of race, ethnicity, and religion. Denounces individuals who seek to subvert the American ideals of inclusion, equality, and social justice. 2025-01-02T17:08:20Z  
106-sconres-85 106 sconres 85 A concurrent resolution condemning the discriminatory practices prevalent at Bob Jones University. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-02-29 2000-02-29 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S953) Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 3 Condemns practices, such as those prevalent at Bob Jones University, that seek to discriminate against and divide Americans on the basis of race, ethnicity, and religion. Denounces individuals who seek to subvert the American ideals of inclusion, equality, and social justice. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-s-2081 106 s 2081 Religious Liberty Protection Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-02-22 2000-02-23 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 436. Senate Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] UT R H000338 1 Religious Liberty Protection Act of 2000 - Prohibits a government (defined as a State, an entity created under State authority, the United States, an instrumentality or official of the United States, or any person acting under color of State or Federal law) from substantially burdening a person's religious exercise: (1) in a government-operated program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; or (2) in any case in which the burden affects, or in which removal of the burden would affect, international or interstate commerce or commerce with Indian tribes. Allows a substantial burden if the government demonstrates that it is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling governmental interest.Amends the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to end its applicability to the States and to make it applicable only to the Federal Government, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories and possessions. Redefines (as used in such Act and defines for the purposes of this Act) exercise of religion to mean any exercise of religion, whether or not compelled by or central to a system of religious belief, including: (1) the use, building, or converting of real property for religious exercise; and (2) any conduct protected as a religious exercise under the first amendment to the Constitution. 2025-08-20T14:20:37Z  
106-hr-3590 106 hr 3590 ADA Notification Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2000-02-08 2000-02-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] FL R F000238 23 ADA Notification Act - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to deny a court jurisdiction over a civil action with respect to a place of public accommodation or a commercial facility unless: (1) before filing the complaint, the plaintiff provided to the defendant notice of the alleged violation (by registered mail or in person); (2) the notice identified the specific facts that constitute the alleged violation, including identification of the location at which, and the date on which, the violation occurred; (3) at least 90 days have elapsed after the date on which the notice was so provided; (4) the notice informed the defendant that the civil action could not be commenced until the expiration of such 90-day period; and (5) the complaint states that, as of the date on which the complaint is filed, the defendant has not corrected the alleged violation.Directs that, with respect to a civil action that does not meet the criteria: (1) the court shall impose an appropriate sanction upon the attorneys involved; and (2) if the criteria are subsequently met and the civil action proceeds, the court may not allow the plaintiff attorneys' fees or costs. 2025-08-20T14:17:13Z  
106-s-1909 106 s 1909 Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-11-10 1999-11-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ] NJ D T000317 8 Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act - Directs the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct a comprehensive review of the treatment by the Federal Government of Italian Americans during World War II (between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1945) and to report to Congress on the findings of such review. Requires the findings to include information regarding: (1) Italian Americans who were taken into custody, interned, ordered to move out of designated areas, or arrested for curfew, contraband, or other violations; (2) Federal Bureau of Investigations raids on Italian Americans' homes; (3) restrictions on Italian American fishermen and railroad workers; and (4) civil liberties infringements suffered by Italian Americans during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066.Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the story of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be told; (2) Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Humanities, should support projects such as conferences, seminars, and lectures to heighten awareness of this unfortunate chapter in our nation's history, the refurbishment and payment of all expenses associated with the traveling exhibit "Una Storia Segreta," and documentaries allowing this issue to be presented to the American public; (3) an advisory committee should be established to assist in the compilation, research, and dissemination of information on the treatment of Italian Americans; and (4) financial support should be provided for educating the American public through the production of a documentary film suited for public broadcast.States that the U.S. Government formally acknowledges that these events during World War II represented a fundamental injustice against Italian Americans. 2025-08-20T14:18:14Z  
106-hr-3170 106 hr 3170 To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to exclude individuals who are employed, and unlawfully present, in the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-10-28 1999-10-28 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16] FL R F000238 8 Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to exclude from the definition of "employee," with regard to employment in the United States, an individual who is unlawfully present in the United States. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
106-s-1809 106 s 1809 Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-10-27 2000-10-30 Became Public Law No: 106-402. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 9 Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 1999 - Title I: Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Subtitle A: General Provisions - Incorporates existing recordkeeping requirements of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (the Act).(Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement an accountability process to monitor entities that received funds under this Act to carry out activities under subtitles B, C, and D and determine the extent to which they have been responsive to this title's purposes and have taken actions consistent with stated policy.Requires the Secretary to develop a process for identifying and reporting on progress achieved through advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities undertaken by such entities that resulted in individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participating in the design of and having access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other assistance that promotes self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration in all facets of community life. Provides for development of indicators of progress for each area of emphasis (defined as areas related to quality assurance, education and early intervention, child care, health, employment, housing, transportation, recreation activities and other services offered to individuals in a community). Requires entities to meet such indicators of progress.Directs the Secretary to maintain the interagency committee authorized under the Act, except as otherwise provided by this Act.(Sec. 105) Requires the Secretary, using information submitted in the reports and required under subtitles B, C, D, and E of this Act, to report to the President, Congress, and the National Council on Disability at least biennially on the goals and outcomes of programs supported under such subtitles.(Sec. 107) Conditions assistance under this title on a recipient taking affirmative action to employ and advance in e… 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
106-hr-3106 106 hr 3106 Employer Liability for Gender-Related Violence Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-10-19 2000-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 0 Employer Liability for Gender-Related Violence Act of 1999 - Makes an employer whose business is in or affects interstate commerce and whose negligent conduct results in a person committing a crime of violence motivated by gender on premises under the employer's control liable for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive and declaratory relief, and other relief. Gives Federal and State courts concurrent jurisdiction over actions under this Act. Requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to create and provide materials to employers regarding personnel policies and safety standards to assist employers in avoiding liability under this Act. 2025-08-20T14:18:34Z  
106-s-1668 106 s 1668 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-09-29 1999-09-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 8 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 1999 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to modify the definition of "religion" to include all aspects of religious observance, practice, and belief unless, after initiating and engaging in an affirmative and bona fide effort, an employer demonstrates that it is unable to reasonably accommodate a religious observance or practice without undue hardship (action requiring significant difficulty or expense) on the conduct of the employer's business.Prohibits deeming an accommodation by the employer reasonable if the accommodation does not remove the conflict between employment requirements and the religious observance or practice. Excludes, in certain circumstances, a defense that the accommodation would be in violation of a seniority system. Prohibits requiring payment of premium wages for work performed during hours to which premium wages would ordinarily be applicable if work is performed during those hours only to accommodate religious requirements of an employee. 2025-08-20T14:21:02Z  
106-hr-2964 106 hr 2964 Bounty Hunter Responsibility Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-09-28 2000-03-30 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Hutchinson, Asa [R-AR-3] AR R H001014 11 Bounty Hunter Responsibility Act of 1999 - Provides that, for purposes of Acts of Congress providing civil or criminal liability for the deprivation of federally protected rights under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of a State (under color of law), a surety on a bail bond, an agent of such surety, or any bounty hunter seeking to obtain or exercise custody over a person admitted to bail under the laws of a State is acting under color of law.Specifies that, for purposes of such provision, a bounty hunter, if acting as an independent contractor or employee of a surety, is an agent of that surety. Makes an exception where a surety or agent takes all reasonable steps to assure that the bounty hunter is licensed in a State that requires licenses for bounty hunters, or is licensed as a private investigator in a State requiring such licenses.Requires a court, upon finding that a civil action under this section based on the conduct of a bounty hunter is frivolous or has been brought in bad faith, to order the plaintiff to pay the defendant's reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs.(Sec. 3) Declares that it shall be the duty of each surety on a bail bond, each agent of such surety, and each bounty hunter, who, in a State, personally seeks to obtain or exercise custody over a person admitted to bail outside that State, before commencing activities in that State, to inform the local law enforcement agency of the presence of such surety, agent, or bounty hunter, and of the intention of that individual to seek to obtain or exercise custody over that person.(Sec. 4) Directs the Attorney General to publish in the Federal Register model guidelines for the State control and regulation of persons employed or applying for employment as bounty hunters. Requires that such guidelines include specified recommendations, such as whether a person seeking employment as a bounty hunter shall be required to obtain adequate liability insurance or to submit to a fingerprint-based criminal backgroun… 2025-08-20T14:18:00Z  
106-hjres-66 106 hjres 66 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-09-15 1999-09-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5] OK R I000047 70 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that, to secure the people's right to acknowledge God according to the dictates of conscience: (1) neither the United States nor any State shall establish any official religion; (2) the people's right to pray and to recognize their religious beliefs, heritage, or traditions on public property, including schools, shall not be infringed; and (3) neither the United States nor any State shall require any person to join in prayer or other religious activity, prescribe school prayers, discriminate against religion, or deny equal access to a benefit on account of religion. 2025-01-02T17:08:41Z  
106-hconres-174 106 hconres 174 Supporting religious tolerance toward Muslims. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-08-05 1999-08-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] MI D B000619 5 Declares that the Congress: (1) condemns anti-Muslim intolerance and discrimination; (2) while respecting and upholding free speech, acknowledges that individuals and organizations fostering intolerance create an atmosphere of hatred and fear; (3) resolves to uphold a level of political discourse that does not involve making a scapegoat of an entire religion or drawing political conclusions from religious doctrine; and (4) recognizes the contributions of American Muslims. 2025-01-02T17:07:30Z  
106-sconres-53 106 sconres 53 A concurrent resolution condemning all prejudice against individuals of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry in the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-08-05 2000-09-06 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 15 Condemns prejudice against individuals of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry in the United States.Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) no individual in the United States should stereotype or generalize the actions of an individual to an entire group of people; (2) individuals of Asian and Pacific Island ancestry in the United States are entitled to all due process rights and privileges afforded to all individuals in the United States; and (3) all executive agencies should act within their respective jurisdictions in accordance with existing civil rights laws. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-sjres-30 106 sjres 30 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 1999-08-02 1999-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 16 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  
106-hr-2550 106 hr 2550 Private Property Protection Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-07-19 2000-03-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. House Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22] TX R D000217 37 Private Property Protection Act of 1999 - Requires the Federal Government to compensate a property owner whose use of that property has been limited by an agency action, pursuant to a specified regulatory law, that diminishes the fair market value of that property by 20 percent or more, for that diminution in value. Requires the Government to buy at fair market value any portion of a property whose value has been diminished by more than 50 percent. Declares that property with respect to which compensation has been paid under this Act shall not thereafter be used contrary to the limitation imposed by the agency action, unless: (1) the action is later rescinded or vitiated; and (2) the property owner refunds the amount of the compensation to the Treasury. Provides that if a use is a nuisance as defined by State law or local zoning ordinance, no compensation shall be made under this Act with respect to a limitation on that use. Prohibits compensation from being made under this Act with respect to: (1) an agency action the primary purpose of which is to prevent an identifiable hazard to public health and safety or damage to specific property other than the property whose use is limited; or (2) an agency action pursuant to the Federal navigational servitude, except as such servitude is applied by U.S. courts to wetlands. Sets forth the procedures by which a property owner may seek compensation under this Act. Requires any agency taking an action limiting private property use to give appropriate notice of rights and compensation procedures to the property owners. Declares that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit any right to compensation under the Constitution or other Federal law; and (2) payment of compensation shall not confer on the Federal Government any rights other than the use limitation resulting from the agency action. 2025-08-20T14:19:43Z  
106-hr-2508 106 hr 2508 Individual Liability for Discrimination Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-07-14 1999-08-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. House Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] CA R C000100 0 Individual Liability for Discrimination Act of 1999 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make individuals individually liable for acts of discrimination they commit in employment whether or not any other party is also liable. Declares that this does not reduce employer responsibility (except that, in awarding monetary relief against any party, the relief collected from other parties may be considered). Modifies the definition of "respondent" to include employees and agents of the employer. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-hr-2509 106 hr 2509 Racial and Gender Preference Reform Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-07-14 1999-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] CA R C000100 0 Racial and Gender Preference Reform Act - Prescribes an alternative program for providing a benefit or employment preference under Federal law, as a substitute for any program with race, gender, or national origin as a basis for granting a benefit or a preference that has been invalidated by a court of competent jurisdiction. Requires the official responsible for the invalidated program to determine on a case-by-case basis which individuals qualify, according to specified low-opportunity circumstances, and not as members of a group, to be individuals of special achievement who have overcome particularly high obstacles to achieve the qualifications relevant for the position or benefit being sought. 2025-08-20T14:17:40Z  
106-hr-2510 106 hr 2510 Anti-Discrimination Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-07-14 1999-08-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. House Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] CA R C000100 0 Anti-Discrimination Act of 1999- Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make a defendant who purposefully engages in an unlawful employment practice by intentionally treating a covered person worse than another because of that covered person's race, gender, religion, or national origin guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a monetary fine (higher for a corporation than for an individual). Makes a subsequent conviction a felony if it involves conduct substantially similar to the first offense. Authorizes the U.S. Sentencing Commission to propose to the Congress amendments to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines altering the sentences imposed under the amendment made by this Act. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-hr-2442 106 hr 2442 Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-07-01 2000-11-07 Became Public Law No: 106-451. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 86 Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act - Directs the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive review of the treatment by the Federal Government of Italian Americans during World War II (between September 1, 1939, and December 31, 1945) and to report to Congress on the findings of such review. Requires the findings to include information regarding: (1) Italian Americans who were taken into custody, interned, ordered to move out of designated areas, or arrested for curfew, contraband, or other violations; (2) Federal Bureau of Investigations raids on Italian Americans homes; (3) restrictions on Italian American fishermen and railroad workers; and (4) civil liberties infringements suffered by Italian Americans during World War II as a result of Executive Order 9066.Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the story of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II needs to be told; (2) Federal agencies, including the Department of Education and the National Endowment for the Humanities, should support projects such as conferences, seminars, and lectures to heighten awareness of this unfortunate chapter in our nation's history, the refurbishment and payment of all expenses associated with the traveling exhibit "Una Storia Segreta," and documentaries allowing this issue to be presented to the American public; (3) an advisory committee should be established to assist in the compilation, research, and dissemination of information on the treatment of Italian Americans; and (4) financial support should be provided for educating the American public through the production of a documentary film suited for public broadcast.Urges the President, on behalf of the Government, to formally acknowledge that these events during World War II represented a fundamental injustice against Italian Americans. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-hr-2457 106 hr 2457 Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-07-01 2000-07-20 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6605) House Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] NY D S000480 164 Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act of 1999 - Title I: Prohibition of Health Insurance Discrimination on the Basis of Predictive Genetic Information - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) (regarding a group health plan, and a health insurance issuer offering group insurance through a group plan), the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) (regarding such a plan or issuer, and with regard to an issuer offering health insurance in the individual market), the Internal Revenue code (IRC) (regarding a group health plan), and title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) (regarding Medicare supplemental policies) to prohibit, with respect to genetic information: (1) discriminating in individual enrollment; (2) discriminating in group eligibility or group premium or contribution rates; (3) requesting or requiring test performance; and (4) requesting, requiring, collecting, purchasing, or disclosing information, unless authorized by the individual. Allows a plan or issuer: (1) regarding payment for genetic services, to request evidence that the services were performed; and (2) regarding payment for other benefits, to request predictive genetic information in certain circumstances. Allows a court, for violations, to award any appropriate legal or equitable relief, attorney's fees and costs, and expert witness costs. Allows civil monetary penalties. Applies the requirements of this paragraph to plans that have fewer than two participants who are current employees.Amends ERISA and the PHSA to: (1) declare that the provisions of paragraph above do not preempt any provision of State law that protects genetic information confidentiality or privacy, or prohibits genetic discrimination, more completely than ERISA's and the PHSA's group health plan provisions; and (2) apply the requirements of the paragraph above to Medicare supplemental health insurance and similar supplemental coverage, if provided under a separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance.Amend… 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-s-1322 106 s 1322 Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-07-01 1999-07-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP. Senate Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD] SD D D000064 16 Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act of 1999 - Title I: Prohibition of Health Insurance Discrimination on the Basis of Predictive Genetic Information - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) (regarding a group health plan, and a health insurance issuer offering group insurance through a group plan) the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) (regarding such a plan or issuer, and with regard to an issuer offering health insurance in the individual market), the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) (regarding a group health plan), and title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) (regarding Medicare supplemental policies) to prohibit, with respect to genetic information: (1) discriminating in individual enrollment; (2) discriminating in group eligibility or group premium or contribution rates; (3) requesting or requiring test performance; and (4) requesting, requiring, collecting, purchasing, or disclosing information, unless authorized by the individual. Allows a plan or issuer: (1) regarding payment for genetic services, to request evidence that the services were performed; and (2) regarding payment for other benefits, to request predictive genetic information in certain circumstances. Allows a court, for violations, to award any appropriate legal or equitable relief, attorney's fees and costs, and expert witness costs. Allows civil monetary penalties. Applies the requirements of this paragraph to plans that have fewer than two participants who are current employees.Amends ERISA and the PHSA to: (1) declare that the provisions of paragraph above do not preempt any provision of State law that protects genetic information confidentiality or privacy, or prohibits genetic discrimination, more completely than ERISA's and the PHSA's group health plan provisions; and (2) apply the requirements of the paragraph above to Medicare supplemental health insurance and similar supplemental coverage, if provided under a separate policy, certificate, or contract of insurance.Amends… 2025-08-20T14:17:24Z  
106-hr-2355 106 hr 2355 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-06-24 1999-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. House Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] CT R S001144 173 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1999 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities. Declares that a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits related retaliation and coercion.Declares that this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's domestic partner. Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from: (1) collecting statistics on sexual orientation from covered entities; and (2) compelling covered entities to collect such statistics. Prohibits: (1) quotas and preferential treatment; and (2) an order or consent decree for a violation of this Act that includes a quota or preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except regarding employment in a position the duties of which pertain solely to activities of the organization that generate unrelated business income subject to taxation under specified Internal Revenue Code provisions); (2) the relationship between the United States and members of the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans.Provides for enforcement. Prohibits the imposition of affirmative action for a violation of this Act. Disallows State immunity. Makes the United States or a State liable for all remedies (except punitive damages, with compensatory damages available to the extent specified in certain existing provisions of law) to the same extent as under specified provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Requires posting notices for employees, applicants, and members. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-s-1276 106 s 1276 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-06-24 1999-06-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP. Senate Sen. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT] VT R J000072 36 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1999 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation by covered entities. Declares that a disparate impact does not establish a prima facie violation of this Act. Prohibits related retaliation and coercion.Declares that this Act does not apply to the provision of employee benefits for the benefit of an employee's domestic partner. Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from: (1) collecting statistics on sexual orientation from covered entities; and (2) compelling covered entities to collect such statistics. Prohibits: (1) quotas and preferential treatment; and (2) an order or consent decree for a violation of this Act that includes a quota or preferential treatment. Declares that this Act does not apply to: (1) religious organizations (except regarding employment in a position the duties of which pertain solely to activities of the organization that generate unrelated business income subject to taxation under specified Internal Revenue Code provisions); (2) the relationship between the United States and members of the armed forces; or (3) laws creating special rights or preferences for veterans.Provides for enforcement. Prohibits the imposition of affirmative action for a violation of this Act. Disallows State immunity. Makes the United States or a State liable for all remedies (except punitive damages, with compensatory damages available to the extent specified in certain existing provisions of law) to the same extent as under specified provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Allows recovery of attorney's fees. Requires posting notices for employees, applicants, and members. 2025-08-20T14:17:01Z  
106-s-1202 106 s 1202 A bill to require a warrant of consent before an inspection of land may be carried out to enforce any law administered by the Secretary of the Interior. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-06-10 1999-06-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Senate Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO] CO R C000077 0 Prohibits any officer or employee of the Department of the Interior from entering any private land to conduct an inspection or search and seizure without first obtaining a warrant or the owner's consent, except: (1) if the officer or employee has reason to believe that a violation of law is being committed; or (2) as required as part of an emergency response being conducted by the Department. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
106-hr-2057 106 hr 2057 Public Expression of Religion Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-06-08 1999-06-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property. House Rep. Hostettler, John N. [R-IN-8] IN R H000807 12 Public Expression of Religion Act of 1999 - Amends provisions regarding civil actions for deprivation of rights to specify that where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion, the remedy shall be limited to injunctive relief. Prohibits the award of attorney's fees with respect to such claims. 2025-08-20T14:18:36Z  
106-hconres-124 106 hconres 124 Expressing the sense of the Congress relating to recent allegations of espionage and illegal campaign financing that have brought into question the loyalty and probity of Americans of Asian ancestry. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-05-27 1999-11-19 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. House Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1] OR D W000793 75 Declares that: (1) no Member of Congress or any other American should generalize or stereotype the actions of an individual to an entire group of people; (2) Americans of Asian ancestry are entitled to all rights and privileges afforded to all Americans; and (3) the Attorney General, the Secretary of Energy, and the Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission should, within their respective jurisdictions, vigorously enforce the security of the national laboratories and investigate all allegations of discrimination in public or private workplaces. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-hconres-111 106 hconres 111 Condemning all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States and supporting political and civic participation by such Americans throughout the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-05-24 1999-06-10 See H.Con.Res.124. House Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14] CA D E000215 33 Condemns prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. Supports Asian and Pacific Islander American participation in the political, public, and civic affairs of the United States. 2025-01-02T17:07:20Z  
106-hres-176 106 hres 176 Recognizing the historical significance of the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education, repudiating segregation, and reaffirming the fundamental belief that we are all "one Nation under God, indivisible". Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-05-18 1999-05-18 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] MS D T000193 37 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the historical significance of the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision; (2) heralds that event as a significant advancement of American principles of freedom, justice, and equality under law; and (3) repudiates racial segregation and reaffirms the fundamental belief that we are all "one Nation under God, indivisible." 2025-01-02T17:07:55Z  
106-hconres-103 106 hconres 103 Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to cultural education and awareness of the history of slavery in America. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-05-06 1999-05-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. House Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] NJ D P000149 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the history of the African slave trade, slavery in America, and the depth of the impact of slavery on our society has been immense. Calls on States to explore the establishment of a commission or committee to encourage and promote the implementation of education and awareness programs concerned with slavery in America, and the contributions of African Americans in building our country. 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z  
106-hjres-52 106 hjres 52 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-05-06 1999-05-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 0 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. 2025-01-02T17:08:40Z  
106-hr-1691 106 hr 1691 Religious Liberty Protection Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-05-05 1999-11-19 See also S. 2869. House Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12] FL R C000107 39 Religious Liberty Protection Act of 1999 - Prohibits a government (defined as a State, an entity created under State authority, the United States, an instrumentality or official of the United States, or any person acting under color of State or Federal law) from substantially burdening a person's religious exercise: (1) in a government-operated program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; or (2) in any case in which the burden affects, or in which removal of the burden would affect, international or interstate commerce or commerce with Indian tribes. Allows a substantial burden if the government demonstrates that it is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling governmental interest. (Sec. 3) Places the burden of persuasion, when a claimant alleges a violation of the Free Exercise Clause or this Act, on: (1) the claimant regarding whether a substantial burden exists; and (2) the State regarding any other element of the claim. Prohibits a State, when applying a land use regulation or exemption in which the State has the authority to make individual assessments of proposed uses, from imposing a substantial burden unless the State demonstrates a that the burden is the least restrictive means of furthering a compelling governmental interest. Prohibits a State from: (1) imposing a land use regulation in a way that does not treat religious assemblies or institutions on equal terms with nonreligious assemblies or institutions; (2) imposing a land use regulation that discriminates against any assembly or institution on the basis of religion or religious denomination; or (3) unreasonably excluding or limiting from a jurisdiction assemblies or institutions principally devoted to religious exercise. Declares that adjudication of a claim of a violation of the Free Exercise Clause or this paragraph in a non-Federal forum shall be entitled to full faith and credit in a Federal court only if the claimant had a full and fair adjudication of that claim in the non-Federal forum. Declares that this Act… 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-s-907 106 s 907 Right to Life Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-04-28 1999-04-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. Senate Sen. Smith, Bob [R-NH] NH R S000606 1 Right to Life Act of 1999 - States that Congress declares that the right of life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at fertilization. 2025-08-20T14:18:05Z  
106-hr-1478 106 hr 1478 Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-04-20 1999-05-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 14 Pregnancy Discrimination Act Amendments of 1999 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include breastfeeding (including expression of milk by a lactating woman) within the definitions of "because of sex" or "on the basis of sex" for purposes of such Act. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-hr-1450 106 hr 1450 Personal Information Privacy Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-04-15 1999-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit. House Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4] WI D K000259 17 Personal Information Privacy Act of 1999 - Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to redefine the term "consumer report" to exclude identifying information listed in a local telephone directory (thereby ensuring that the personal identification information in the credit headers accompanying credit reports of unlisted individuals remains confidential). (Sec. 3) Amends part A (General Provisions) of title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit the commercial acquisition or distribution of an individual's social security number (or any derivative of it), as well as its use as a personal identification number, without the individual's written consent. Provides for: (1) civil money penalties and civil action in U.S. District Court by an aggrieved individual; and (2) coordination with criminal enforcement of identification document fraud. (Sec.4) Amends the Federal criminal code to require State motor vehicle department uses of social security numbers to be consistent with uses authorized by the Social Security Act, the Privacy Act, and by any other appropriate statutes. Prohibits marketing company use of social security numbers. (Sec. 5) Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit, with an exception for specified law enforcement requests, State motor vehicle department release or disclosure of an individual's photograph without the individual's written consent. (Sec. 6) Amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit a consumer reporting agency from providing a report in connection with a credit or insurance transaction not initiated by the consumer without the consumer's written consent. Requires full consumer disclosure before such consent shall be effective. (Sec. 7) Prohibits, with specified exceptions, a person doing business with a consumer from selling or transferring for marketing purposes any transaction or experience information (as defined by this Act) without the consumer's written consent. 2025-08-20T14:21:35Z  
106-hjres-41 106 hjres 41 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-03-24 1999-03-31 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 152 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. 2025-01-02T17:08:40Z  
106-hres-121 106 hres 121 Affirming the Congress' opposition to all forms of racism and bigotry. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-03-17 1999-03-23 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 254 - 152, 24 Present (Roll no. 60). House Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4] OK R W000210 0 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) insists that individuals' rights are nonnegotiable; (2) opposes those seeking to divide Americans on the grounds of race, religion, or ethnic origin; (3) denounces all who practice racism, anti-Semitism, ethnic prejudice, or religious intolerance; and (4) calls on all Americans of good will to reject hatred and bigotry. 2025-01-02T17:07:55Z  
106-hr-1048 106 hr 1048 Judicial Branch Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-03-10 1999-03-18 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] IL D J000283 42 Judicial Branch Employment Nondiscrimination Act of 1999 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit employment discrimination in the judicial branch of the Government (currently, in the units of the judicial branch of the Government having positions in the competitive service) based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. 2025-08-20T14:19:53Z  
106-hr-906 106 hr 906 Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-03-02 1999-10-21 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 37 Civic Participation and Rehabilitation Act of 1999 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for Federal office shall not be denied or abridged because that individual has been convicted of a criminal offense, unless the individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility at the time of the election. Authorizes the Attorney General, in a civil action, to obtain such declaratory or injunctive relief as is necessary to remedy a violation of this Act. Creates a private right of action, subject to specified requirements. 2025-08-20T14:18:56Z  
106-hr-872 106 hr 872 Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-02-25 1999-03-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning. House Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7] MA D M000133 54 Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1999 - 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. 2026-03-23T12:47:58Z  
106-hjres-31 106 hjres 31 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-02-23 1999-03-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] MN D O000006 16 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the word "person," as used in this Amendment and in the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, applies to all human beings regardless of age, health, function, or condition of dependency. Prohibits depriving any unborn person of life. Declares that this Amendment does not prohibit a law permitting only those medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother. 2021-04-21T17:01:18Z  
106-hr-639 106 hr 639 Right to Life Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-02-09 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] CA R H000981 44 Right to Life Act of 1999 - States that Congress declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at fertilization. 2025-08-20T14:17:26Z  
106-hr-619 106 hr 619 To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs receiving Federal fianancial assistance. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-02-08 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 0 Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. 2025-01-02T17:09:20Z  
106-hres-37 106 hres 37 Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as a part of the Constitution, when the legislatures of an additional 3 States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-02-03 1999-03-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 14 Provides that when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, the House of Representatives shall take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of such Amendment as a part of the Constitution. 2025-04-07T13:46:30Z  
106-hres-35 106 hres 35 Condemning the racism and bigotry espoused by the Council of Conservative Citizens. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-02-02 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] FL D W000314 152 Condemns: (1) the racism and bigotry espoused by the Council of Conservative Citizens; and (2) all manifestations and expressions of racism, bigotry, and religious intolerance wherever they occur. Urges all Members of the House of Representatives not to support or endorse the Council and its views. 2025-01-02T17:07:44Z  
106-hr-404 106 hr 404 Student Protection From Sexual Abuse Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-02-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families. House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 1 Student Protection From Sexual Abuse Act of 1999 - Amends provisions against sexual discrimination of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to impose on employers vicarious liability for conduct by their employees. Imposes such liability if the conduct would have violated such title if engaged in by the employer, and if: (1) the employee was aided in accomplishing such conduct by the existence of an agency relationship with the employer or the approval of the employer; or (2) the employer knew or should have known of such conduct and did not take action to stop it. Makes it an affirmative defense to liability for damages, under specified conditions, that: (1) the employer communicated to the employee and the aggrieved individual its policy against such conduct and violation; (2) the employer established and made available to such individual complaint procedures to prevent such conduct and violation; and (3) such individual did not use such procedures to prevent such violation. Allows the court to award appropriate legal and equitable relief for such a claim. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-s-121 106 s 121 Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-01-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP. Senate Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] WI D F000061 3 Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act of 1999 - 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. 2025-08-20T14:18:50Z  
106-s-246 106 s 246 Private Property Rights Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-01-20 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S734) Senate Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE] NE R H001028 2 Private Property Rights Act of 1999 - States that the policy of the Federal Government is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public in a manner that, to the extent practicable, avoids takings of private property. (Sec. 5) Directs each Federal agency to complete a private property taking impact analysis before taking any agency action (including the promulgation of a regulation) which is likely to result in a taking of private property. Exempts from such requirement certain: (1) actions in which the power of eminent domain is formally exercised; (2) any action taken with respect to property held in trust by the United States or in connection with treaty negotiations; (3) law enforcement actions; (4) communications between a Federal agency and a State or local land-use planning agency about a proposed State or local activity regulating private property; (5) military activities or military or foreign affairs functions; and (6) emergencies involving immediate threats to health or safety. 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. Requires each agency to provide the analysis required under this Act as part of any submission otherwise required to be made to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) relating to an agency action. (Sec. 6) Requires the agency, before taking any final agency action, to fully consider alternatives described in this Act, and to the maximum extent practicable, alter the action to avoid or minimize the taking of private property. (Sec. 7) Allows the owner of private property, if an agency action results in the taking of such property, to obtain appropriate relief in a civil action against the agency that has caused the taking to occur. Provides for a civil action against the agency to be brought: (1) in eith… 2025-08-20T14:19:46Z  
106-s-33 106 s 33 A bill to amend title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to exclude prisoners from the requirements of that title and section. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-01-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 2 Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to exclude prisoners from requirements of those Acts. 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z  
106-s-41 106 s 41 Civil Rights of Infants Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-01-20 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2. 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. 2025-08-20T14:17:57Z  
106-s-43 106 s 43 Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-01-20 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 4. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Voluntary School Prayer Protection Act - Prohibits the provision of Department of Education funds to any State or local educational agency which has a policy of denying, or effectively prevents participation in, constitutionally-protected prayer in public schools by individuals on a voluntary basis. 2025-08-20T14:18:07Z  
106-s-45 106 s 45 Freedom of Speech Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-01-20 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Freedom of Speech Act - Prohibits any agency, officer, or employee of the Federal executive branch from issuing, implementing, or enforcing any policy establishing an additional class of individuals that is protected against discrimination in Federal employment other than a class specifically identified in a provision of Federal statutory law. Prohibits the use of Federal funds to implement or enforce the provisions of this Act, including Executive Order 13087. 2025-08-20T14:20:24Z  
106-s-46 106 s 46 Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-01-20 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 7. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1999 - 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.) 2025-08-20T14:17:27Z  
106-sjres-1 106 sjres 1 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-19 1999-03-23 Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Senate Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC] SC R T000254 2 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions; (2) no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer; and (3) neither the United States nor any State shall compose the words of any prayer to be said in public schools. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
106-hjres-4 106 hjres 4 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the right to life. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-06 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] MO R E000172 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the word "person," as used in this amendment and in the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, applies to all human beings regardless of age, health, function, or condition of dependency. Prohibits depriving any unborn person of life. Declares that this amendment does not: (1) prohibit a law permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother of an unborn person; or (2) limit the liberty of a mother regarding the unborn offspring conceived as a result of rape or incest. 2025-01-02T17:08:30Z  
106-hjres-7 106 hjres 7 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-06 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] MO R E000172 6 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions; (2) no person shall be required by the United States or any State to participate in prayer; and (3) neither the United States nor any State shall prescribe the content of any such prayer. 2025-04-07T13:46:35Z  
106-hr-270 106 hr 270 Women's Right To Know Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-06 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] NY D S000480 15 Women's Right To Know Act of 1999 - Amends title XI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit a governmental authority, in or through any program or activity that provides health care services or information, from limiting the right of any person to provide or to receive nonfraudulent information about the availability of reproductive health care services, including family planning, prenatal care, adoption, and abortion services. 2025-08-20T14:20:58Z  
106-hr-294 106 hr 294 Private Property Protection Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-06 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-22] NY R S001149 0 Private Property Protection Act of 1999 - Declares that no regulation issued by an executive agency after enactment of this Act shall become effective until the issuing agency is certified by the Attorney General to be in compliance with Executive Order 12630 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. 2025-08-20T14:20:09Z  
106-hr-311 106 hr 311 Civil Rights Amendments Act of 1999 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-06 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] NY D T000326 1 Civil Rights Amendments Act of 1999 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation. Provides that this Act shall not be construed to permit a finding of discrimination based on statistical differences or the fashioning of any remedy requiring a quota. 2026-03-23T12:41:21Z  
106-hr-40 106 hr 40 Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 1999-01-06 1999-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 48 Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act - Establishes the Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans to examine slavery and discrimination in the colonies and the United States from 1619 to the present and recommend appropriate remedies. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-20T14:18:42Z  

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