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110-hres-1528 110 hres 1528 Honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of civil rights leader J.L. Chestnut, Jr. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-10-03 2008-10-03 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7] AL D D000602 0 Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the surviving family of J.L. Chestnut, Jr. Honors the life of J.L. Chestnut, Jr., as a recognized leader and powerful advocate for justice and equality. 2018-11-21T20:29:34Z  
110-s-3628 110 s 3628 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-09-26 2008-09-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] MA D K000148 0 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide that the practice of wearing religious clothing or a religious hairstyle, or of taking time off for a religious reason, imposes an undue hardship on the conduct of an employer's business in accommodating such practice only if the accommodation imposes a significant difficulty or expense on the conduct of the employer's business when considered in light of specified factors set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including: (1) the nature and cost of the accommodation needed; (2) the financial resources and size of the business; and (3) the type of operation of the business. 2020-02-10T17:02:41Z  
110-hconres-424 110 hconres 424 Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States by promptly and thoroughly investigating complaints of violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-09-23 2008-09-23 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] CA D W000187 62 Calls on the Attorney General to: (1) protect the right to vote of every person in the United States by promptly and thoroughly investigating complaints of violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002; (2) exercise all the authorities and utilize all the resources provided by Congress to fully enforce voting and civil rights statutes; (3) enjoin any efforts by individuals or organizations to violate federal voting and civil rights statutes by means of intimidation, suppression, or deceptive practices and to ensure that no eligible voter is denied the right to vote on November 4, 2008, including voting by mail and absentee ballots; and (4) prosecute those who violate federal voting and civil rights statutes to the fullest extent of the law. 2021-09-29T14:18:51Z  
110-hr-6927 110 hr 6927 To protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence and to promote public safety, health, and regulate activities affecting interstate commerce by creating employer liability for negligent conduct that results in an individual's committing a gender-motivated crime of violence against another individual on premises controlled by the employer, and for other purposes. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-09-17 2008-09-17 Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 0 Declares an employer liable to a party injured in a crime of violence motivated by gender if: (1) the employer's business is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce; and (2) the employer's negligent conduct results in the perpetration of a gender-motivated crime of violence against an individual upon premises under the employer's control.States that nothing in this Act: (1) entitles a person to a cause of action for random acts of violence unrelated to gender or for acts that cannot be demonstrated to be motivated by gender; or (2) requires a prior criminal complaint, prosecution, or conviction.Gives the federal and state courts concurrent jurisdiction over actions brought pursuant to this Act.Directs the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to create and provide to employers materials regarding personnel policies and safety standards to assist them in avoiding liability under this Act. 2021-06-07T20:06:32Z  
110-s-3511 110 s 3511 Civil Rights History Project Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-09-17 2008-09-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. Senate Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] NY D C001041 8 Civil Rights History Project Act of 2008 - Requires the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (acting through the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture) to establish an oral history project to: (1) collect video and audio recordings of, and visual and written materials relevant to the personal histories of, participants in the Civil Rights movement; and (2) make the collection available for public use through the Library of Congress and the Museum. 2019-04-11T15:40:57Z  
110-hr-6778 110 hr 6778 Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-08-01 2008-08-01 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] TX D J000032 7 Ex-Offenders Voting Rights Act of 2008 - 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, at the time of the election, such individual is serving a felony sentence in a correctional institution or facility. Requires the chief correctional officer of each state to inform convicted felons within 30 days after their release of their right to vote in elections for federal office and the date of the next election in which they are eligible to vote. Provides for enforcement and remedies for violations of this Act. Specifies that: (1) nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit a state from enacting any state law that affords the right to vote in any election for federal office on terms less restrictive than those terms established by this Act; and (2) the rights and remedies established by this Act shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies provided by law, and shall not supersede, restrict, or limit the application of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 or the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. 2021-09-29T17:23:16Z  
110-s-3406 110 s 3406 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-07-31 2008-09-25 Became Public Law No: 110-325. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 77 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to redefine the term "disability," including by defining "major life activities" and "being regarded as having such an impairment." Sets forth rules of construction regarding the definition of "disability," including that: (1) such term shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals under the Act; (2) an impairment that substantially limits one major life activity need not limit other major life activities in order to be a disability; (3) an impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active; and (4) the determination of whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity shall be made without regard to the ameliorative effects of specified mitigating measures. (Sec. 5) Prohibits employment discrimination against a qualified individual on the basis of disability. (Current law prohibits employment discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability.) Prohibits the use of qualification standards, employment tests, or other selection criteria based on an individual's uncorrected vision unless the standard, test, or other selection criteria, as used by the covered entity, is shown to be related to the position and is consistent with business necessity. (Sec. 6) Declares that nothing in the Act: (1) alters the standards for determining eligibility for benefits under state worker's compensation laws or under state and federal disability benefit programs; (2) alters the requirement to make reasonable modifications in policies or procedures, unless such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods, services, facilities, or accommodations involved; or (3) provides the basis for a claim by an individual witho… 2023-11-13T20:11:28Z  
110-hres-1357 110 hres 1357 Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes and to recognize that there are other communities who may have suffered the mistakes of our government but have not received an apology and reparations. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-07-17 2008-07-31 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5] CA D M001163 31 Reaffirms the nation's commitment to equal justice under the law for all people in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. Continues to support the congressional goal embodied in the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 that all persons living under protection of the U.S. Constitution have a right to enjoy freedom and equality without the constraint of prejudice and discrimination or the lack of due process. Declares that the House of Representatives shall review the wartime treatment of Latin Americans of Japanese descent, German Americans, and Italian Americans to determine whether they should receive an apology and reparations similar to that provided for Japanese Americans interned during World War II. 2021-09-29T14:57:05Z  
110-s-3209 110 s 3209 Title VII Fairness Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-06-26 2008-06-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6287-6290) Senate Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX] TX R H001016 9 Title VII Fairness Act - Amends the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and title VII (Equal Employment Opportunities) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to delay the start of the time period for filing charges of employment discrimination until the aggrieved person has, or should be expected to have, enough information to support a reasonable suspicion of the discrimination, provided the aggrieved person demonstrates that the person did not have, and should not have been expected to have, enough information to support a reasonable suspicion of such discrimination on the date on which the alleged discrimination occurred. Prohibits applying these amendments to alleged discrimination relating to pensions or pension benefits. Applies the above Civil Rights Act of 1964 amendment to discrimination claims brought under: (1) specified provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and (2) provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 relating to employment by the federal government. 2020-02-10T17:02:02Z  
110-hjres-94 110 hjres 94 Whereas there is no greater expression of freedom and liberty than the defense of the God-given right of an individual to hold, possess, and use private property. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-06-23 2008-06-23 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] GA R B001262 1 Declares that all U.S. citizens should remain secure in the possession of private property and no court, legislature, or executive shall, by predatory law or tyrannical force, obtain the property of any U.S. citizen for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation. 2019-11-15T21:37:52Z  
110-s-3111 110 s 3111 Life at Conception Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-06-11 2008-06-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 12 Life at Conception Act - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being beginning at the moment of fertilization, cloning, and other moment at which an individual comes into being. 2019-11-15T21:59:00Z  
110-hr-6219 110 hr 6219 Private Property Rights Protection and Government Accountability Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-06-10 2008-06-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. House Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] OK R S001155 56 Private Property Rights Protection and Government Accountability Act - Makes any state or political subdivision thereof that carries out a public taking for any private purpose in or affecting interstate commerce ineligible for any federal economic development funds for ten fiscal years. Entitles any owner of private property subject to such a taking to injunctive and declaratory relief. Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Commerce for FY2009-FY2013. 2021-06-07T20:04:15Z  
110-s-2945 110 s 2945 Fair Pay Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-04-30 2008-04-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] OH R V000126 0 Fair Pay Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that an unlawful employment practice occurs when the aggrieved person knew or should have known that the person was affected by the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice involved. Applies that amendment to claims of compensation discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to declare that an unlawful practice occurs when the aggrieved person knew or should have known that the person was affected by the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice involved. 2020-02-10T17:01:59Z  
110-hr-5896 110 hr 5896 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-04-24 2008-06-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32] CA D S001153 1 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that discrimination based on disparate impact under federally assisted programs (including exclusion from participation and denial of benefits) is established only if a person aggrieved by discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin demonstrates that: (1) a covered entity has a policy or practice causing a disparate impact on that basis and fails to demonstrate that the challenged policy or practice is related to and necessary to achieve the nondiscriminatory goals of the program or activity alleged to have been operated in a discriminatory manner; or (2) a less discriminatory alternative policy or practice exists, but the covered entity refuses to adopt it. Authorizes an aggrieved person to: (1) bring a civil action in federal or state court to enforce such person's rights; and (2) recover equitable relief, attorney's fees, and costs. 2019-11-15T21:37:47Z  
110-s-2918 110 s 2918 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-04-24 2008-04-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 3 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that discrimination based on disparate impact under federally assisted programs (including exclusion from participation and denial of benefits) is established only if a person aggrieved by discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin demonstrates that: (1) a covered entity has a policy or practice causing a disparate impact on that basis and fails to demonstrate that the challenged policy or practice is related to and necessary to achieve the nondiscriminatory goals of the program or activity alleged to have been operated in a discriminatory manner; or (2) a less discriminatory alternative policy or practice exists, but the covered entity refuses to adopt it. Authorizes an aggrieved person to: (1) bring a civil action in federal or state court to enforce such person's rights; and (2) recover equitable relief, attorney's fees, and costs. 2019-11-15T21:58:54Z  
110-s-2719 110 s 2719 A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-03-05 2008-03-06 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 604. Senate Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] NC R D000601 9 Declares Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," to be null and void. Prohibits the use of funds for the promulgation or enforcement of an executive order that creates an entitlement to services provided in a language other than English. 2017-12-14T23:58:39Z  
110-hr-5170 110 hr 5170 Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-01-29 2008-07-31 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. House Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10] PA D C001065 1 Department of Homeland Security Component Privacy Officer Act of 2008 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate a full-time privacy official for each of the following Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components: (1) the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); (2) the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS); (3) Customs and Border Protection (CBP); (4) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); (5) the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); (6) the Coast Guard; (7) the Directorate of Science and Technology; (8) the Office of Intelligence and Analysis; and (9) the Directorate for National Protection and Programs. Grants each component's privacy official primary responsibility for implementing the privacy policy for DHS established by DHS's privacy officer.Requires each designated privacy official to report directly to both the component head and DHS's privacy officer. Lists the responsibilities of each component privacy official, including: (1) serving as DHS's privacy officer's main point of contact at the component to implement that officer's policies and directives; (2) advising the component head on privacy considerations when any law, regulation, or guideline is proposed, developed, or implemented; (3) assuring that the use of technologies sustains or enhances privacy protections; (4) identifying privacy issues related to component programs; (5) monitoring the component's compliance with all applicable federal privacy laws and regulations; (6) assisting in drafting and reviewing privacy impact assessments, privacy threshold assessments, and system of records notices; (7) implementing and monitoring privacy training for component employees and contractors in coordination with DHS's privacy officer; and (8) providing DHS's privacy officer with written materials and information regarding the relevant activities of the component, including privacy violations and abuse, that are needed to successfully prepare reports for Congres… 2023-01-11T13:15:16Z  
110-s-2554 110 s 2554 Civil Rights Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-01-24 2008-01-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 19 Civil Rights Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 to set forth requirements for: (1) establishing discrimination based on disparate impact; and (2) rights of action and recovery for unlawful discrimination (intentional or based on disparate impact). Amends those Acts and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to set forth requirements regarding a right of recovery for harassment. Amends the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to provide that a state's receipt or use of federal financial assistance for a state program or activity constitutes a waiver of sovereign immunity for a suit by a program employee. Amends the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 to authorize civil actions in federal court for discrimination based on disability. Settlement Encouragement and Fairness Act - Modifies the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of provisions governing the recovery of attorney's fees to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought. Preservation of Civil Rights Protections Act of 2008 - Makes arbitration clauses in employment contracts unenforceable, with exceptions. Authorizes recovery of expert fees by prevailing parties in civil rights actions. Equal Remedies Act of 2008 - Repeals provisions limiting the amount of compensatory and punitive damages that may be awarded in cases of intentional discrimination in employment. Amends the FLSA to revise provisions governing discrimination in the payment of wages, including equal pay requirements. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit denying back-pay or other monetary relief for unlawful employment practices against undocumented immigrant workers. Applies speci… 2023-01-11T13:15:11Z  
110-hr-5129 110 hr 5129 Civil Rights Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2008-01-23 2008-02-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] GA D L000287 33 Civil Rights Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 to set forth requirements for: (1) establishing discrimination based on disparate impact; and (2) rights of action and recovery for unlawful discrimination (intentional or based on disparate impact). Amends those Acts and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to set forth requirements regarding a right of recovery for harassment. Amends the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA) to provide that a state's receipt or use of federal financial assistance for a state program or activity constitutes a waiver of sovereign immunity for a suit by a program employee. Amends the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 to authorize civil actions in federal court for discrimination based on disability. Settlement Encouragement and Fairness Act - Modifies the definition of "prevailing party" for purposes of provisions governing the recovery of attorney's fees to include a party whose pursuit of a non-frivolous claim or defense was a catalyst for a voluntary or unilateral change in position by the opposing party that provides any significant part of the relief sought. Preservation of Civil Rights Protections Act of 2008 - Makes arbitration clauses in employment contracts unenforceable, with exceptions. Authorizes recovery of expert fees by prevailing parties in civil rights actions. Equal Remedies Act of 2008 - Repeals provisions limiting the amount of compensatory and punitive damages that may be awarded in cases of intentional discrimination in employment. Amends the FLSA to revise provisions governing discrimination in the payment of wages, including equal pay requirements. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit denying back-pay or other monetary relief for unlawful employment practices against undocumented immigrant workers. Applies speci… 2023-01-11T13:15:17Z  
110-s-2453 110 s 2453 Protecting English in the Workplace Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-12-12 2007-12-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN] TN R A000360 13 Protecting English in the Workplace Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that, notwithstanding any other equal employment opportunity provisions of the Act, it is not an unlawful employment practice for an employer to require an employee to speak, or an applicant for employment to agree to speak, English while engaged in work. Prohibits considering an individual to be engaged in work during a bona fide meal period, rest period, or any other break during which the individual is not required to perform any duties. 2023-01-11T13:15:25Z  
110-sres-396 110 sres 396 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-12-07 2007-12-14 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15704-15705; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15704-15705) Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 15 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a reprehensible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.Calls for: (1) thorough investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement of such conduct and for the cooperation of all private entities and individuals with such investigations; and (2) vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations. 2023-01-11T13:15:23Z  
110-hres-826 110 hres 826 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-11-14 2007-12-05 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 60 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses for the purpose of intimidation is a horrible, and under certain circumstances, criminal act.Calls for federal investigation of such conduct and vigorous prosecution of any criminal violations. 2023-01-11T14:50:59Z  
110-hr-4157 110 hr 4157 Sanctity of Human Life Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-11-13 2008-02-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] GA R B001262 61 Sanctity of Human Life Act - Declares that: (1) the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human and is the person's paramount and most fundamental right; (2) each human life begins with fertilization, cloning, or its functional equivalent, at which time every human has all legal and constitutional attributes and privileges of personhood; and (3) Congress, each state, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories have the authority to protect all human lives. 2023-01-11T20:12:12Z  
110-hres-757 110 hres 757 Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-10-18 2007-11-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 16 Requires the House of Representatives, when the legislatures of an additional three states ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of such Amendment. 2023-01-11T20:21:48Z  
110-hr-3685 110 hr 3685 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-09-27 2007-11-13 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 9 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Makes it an unlawful employment practice for covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees) to discriminate against an individual on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, including actions based on the actual or perceived sexual orientation of a person with whom the individual associates or has associated. Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. (Sec. 5) Makes it an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against an individual because the individual opposed any practice made an unlawful employment practice by this Act or made a charge, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under this Act. (Sec. 6) Makes this Act inapplicable to a corporation, association, educational institution, or society that is exempt from religious discrimination provisions under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.(Sec. 7) Makes this Act inapplicable to the relationship between the United States and members of the Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard. Declares that this Act does not repeal or modify any federal, state, territorial, or local law creating a special right or preference concerning employment for a veteran.(Sec. 8) Prohibits construing this Act to prohibit a covered entity from enforcing rules and policies that do not intentionally circumvent this Act's purposes if the rules or policies are designed for, and uniformly applied to, all individuals regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation. Prohibits construing this Act to limit a covered entity from taking adverse action against an individual because of a charge of sexual harassment against that individual, provided that sexual harassment rules and policies are designed for, and uniformly applied to, all individuals regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation.Prohibits construing this Act to require a covered entity to treat a couple… 2023-01-11T20:29:12Z  
110-hr-3686 110 hr 3686 To prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-09-27 2007-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 10 Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims.Prohibits related retaliation. Makes this Act inapplicable to: (1) religious organizations; and (2) the relationship between the United States and members of the Armed Forces. Declares that this Act does not repeal or modify any federal, state, territorial, or local law creating a special right or preference concerning employment for a veteran.Provides for the construction of this Act with regard to: (1) enforcement by employers of rules and policies; (2) sexual harassment; (3) certain shared facilities such as showers or dressing facilities; (4) the construction of new or additional facilities; and (5) dress and grooming standards.Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from collecting statistics from covered entities on actual or perceived gender identity or compelling the collection by covered entities of such statistics.Provides for enforcement, including giving the EEOC, the Librarian of Congress, the Attorney General, and U.S. courts the same enforcement powers as they have under specified provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991, and other specified laws.Allows actions and proceedings against state governments and, subject to limitation, the federal government. 2023-01-11T20:29:11Z  
110-hres-653 110 hres 653 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teachings of Gandhi remain relevant and instructive in today's world and the United States should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence through education and public awareness. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-09-17 2007-09-17 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] WA D M000404 32 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) nonviolence and Mahatma Gandhi's teachings remain relevant in today's world; (2) our nation should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence; and (3) the President should request the American people to observe the International Day of Non-Violence. 2023-01-11T20:28:34Z  
110-hr-3514 110 hr 3514 Gender Bias Elimination Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-09-10 2007-10-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. House Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] TX D J000126 10 Gender Bias Elimination Act of 2007 - Requires the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to separately host mandatory national meetings that educate members of review panels, university department chairs, and agency program officers about methods that minimize the effects of gender bias in evaluation. Requires that such meetings be held biennially for each major discipline. Instructs such agencies to enforce the federal anti-discrimination laws at universities and other higher education institutions through regular compliance reviews and prompt and thorough investigation of discrimination complaints. Requires enforcement efforts to evaluate whether universities have engaged in any discrimination banned under such laws. Requires the collection storage, and publication of specified grant data composite information. Requires submission by each agency of specified reports on: (1) workshop content and attendance, along with data on the participation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and (2) the impact of such program to reduce gender bias towards women engaged in research funded by the agency. 2023-01-11T20:30:56Z  
110-hr-3479 110 hr 3479 ADA Notification Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-09-05 2007-10-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8] FL R K000361 6 ADA Notification Act of 2007 - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to deny jurisdiction to a court in a civil action for remedies for disability discrimination in public accommodations and certain services provided by private entities unless: (1) the plaintiff notified the defendant in writing of the alleged violations prior to filing the complaint; (2) the notice identified the specific facts that constitute the alleged violation; (3) 90 or more days has elapsed after the date on which the notice was provided; (4) the notice informed the defendant that the civil action could not be commenced for 90 days; and (5) the complaint states that the defendant has not corrected the alleged violation. Excludes civil actions seeking preliminary injunctive relief or temporary restraining orders from such notification requirements. 2023-01-11T20:31:09Z  
110-s-1943 110 s 1943 A bill to establish uniform standards for interrogation techniques applicable to individuals under the custody or physical control of the United States Government. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-08-02 2007-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 7 Prohibits an individual in the custody or control of the U.S. government, regardless of nationality or physical location, from being subject to any treatment or technique of interrogation not authorized by specified sections of the U.S. Army Field Manual on Human Intelligence Collector Operations.Specifically prohibits the following treatment or techniques: (1) forcing an individual to be naked, perform sexual acts, or pose in a sexual manner; (2) placing a hood or sack over an individual's head, or duct tape over the eyes; (3) beating, electrical shock, burns, or other forms of physical pain; (4) the procedure known as "waterboarding"; (5) threats or attack from a military working dog; (6) inducing hypothermia or heat injury; (7) conducting a mock execution of an individual; and (8) deprivation of necessary food, water, or medical care. 2023-01-11T20:36:25Z  
110-s-1928 110 s 1928 Equal Remedies Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-08-01 2007-08-01 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 7 Equal Remedies Act of 2007 - Removes the limits on the dollar amount of damages awardable, in cases of intentional employment discrimination, for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses and punitive damages. 2023-01-11T20:36:29Z  
110-hr-3195 110 hr 3195 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-07-26 2008-06-27 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 856. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 255 ADA Amendments Act of 2008 - (Sec. 4) Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) to redefine the term "disability," including by defining "major life activities" and "being regarded as having such an impairment."Sets forth rules of construction regarding the definition of "disability," including that: (1) such term shall be construed in favor of broad coverage of individuals under the Act; (2) an impairment that substantially limits one major life activity need not limit other major life activities in order to be a disability; (3) an impairment that is episodic or in remission is a disability if it would substantially limit a major life activity when active; and (4) the determination of whether an impairment substantially limits a major life activity shall be made without regard to the ameliorative effects of specified mitigating measures.Defines the term "auxiliary aids and services."(Sec. 5) Prohibits employment discrimination against a qualified individual on the basis of disability. (Current law prohibits employment discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability.)Prohibits the use of qualification standards, employment tests, or other selection criteria based on an individual's uncorrected vision unless the standard, test, or other selection criteria, as used by the covered entity, is shown to be related to the position and is consistent with business necessity.(Sec. 6) Declares that nothing in the Act: (1) alters the standards for determining eligibility for benefits under state worker's compensation laws or under state and federal disability benefit programs; (2) alters the requirement to make reasonable modifications in policies or procedures, unless such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the goods, services, facilities, or accommodations involved; or (3) provides the basis for a claim by a person without a disability that he or she was subject to discrimination because of the lack… 2023-01-11T21:18:07Z  
110-hr-3201 110 hr 3201 Respecting the Civil Liberties of America's Vulnerable Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-07-26 2007-08-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight. House Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12] NY D V000081 1 Respecting the Civil Liberties of America's Vulnerable Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to provide for an immigrant rights advocate on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Board should meet with representatives of various U.S. immigrant communities before each Board report to Congress. 2023-01-11T21:18:04Z  
110-s-1881 110 s 1881 Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-07-26 2007-11-15 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-773. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 3 Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007 - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to remove from the definition of "disability" a reference to substantially limiting one or more major life activities. Prohibits, in determining whether an individual has an impairment, considering whether the individual uses a mitigating measure, the impact of any mitigating measures, or whether the impairment is episodic, in remission, or latent. Defines the term "mitigating measure." Defines "physical" and "mental" (used regarding an impairment), "record of physical or mental impairment," and "regarded as having a physical or mental impairment." Declares that an adverse action taken because of an individual's use of a mitigating measure constitutes discrimination under the Act. Prohibits employment discrimination against an individual on the basis of disability (currently, against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability). Allows, as a defense to a charge of discrimination, that the individual alleging discrimination is not a qualified individual with a disability. Requires that the Act's provisions be broadly construed. Directs the Attorney General, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. Requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to issue guidelines to supplement the existing Minimum Guidelines and Requirements for Accessible Design. Entitles duly issued federal regulations and guidance to deference by administrative agencies or officers and courts. 2023-01-11T20:41:08Z  
110-s-1843 110 s 1843 Fair Pay Restoration Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-07-20 2008-09-23 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 45 Fair Pay Restoration Act - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that an unlawful employment practice occurs when a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted, when an individual becomes subject to the decision or practice, or when an individual is affected by application of the decision or practice, including each time compensation is paid. Accrues liability, and allows an aggrieved person to obtain relief including recovery of back pay for up to two years preceding the filing of the charge, where the unlawful employment practice that has occurred during the charge filing period is similar or related to a practice that occurred outside the charge filing period. Applies certain amendments made by this Act to claims of compensation discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to declare that an unlawful practice occurs when a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted, when a person becomes subject to the decision or other practice, or when a person is affected by the decision or practice, including each time compensation is paid. 2023-01-11T20:41:30Z  
110-hr-3053 110 hr 3053 Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-07-16 2007-08-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] CA D W000187 40 Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2007 - Prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain, or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation, over property to be used for economic development or over property that is used for economic development within seven years after that exercise, if the state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year in which the property is so used or intended to be used. Prohibits the federal government from exercising its power of eminent domain for economic development. Establishes a private cause of action for any private property owner or tenant who suffers injury as a result of a violation of this Act. Prohibits state immunity in federal or state court. Sets the statute of limitations at seven years. Requires the Attorney General to bring an action to enforce this Act in certain circumstances, but prohibits an action brought later than seven years following the conclusion of any condemnation proceedings. Requires the Attorney General to disseminate information on: (1) the rights of property owners and tenants under this Act; and (2) the federal laws under which federal economic development funds are distributed. Prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain over property of a religious or other nonprofit organization because of the organization's nonprofit or tax-exempt status or any related quality if that state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year. Prohibits the federal government from exercising its power of eminent domain over property of a religious or other nonprofit organization because of the organization's nonprofit or tax-exempt status or any related quality. 2023-01-11T21:19:18Z  
110-hr-2831 110 hr 2831 Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-06-22 2008-09-23 Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. House Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7] CA D M000725 93 (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 18, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to declare that an unlawful employment practice occurs when: (1) a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted; (2) an individual becomes subject to the decision or practice; or (3) an individual is affected by application of the decision or practice, including each time compensation is paid. Accrues liability, and an aggrieved person may obtain relief including recovery of back pay for up to two years preceding the filing of the charge, where the unlawful employment practices that have occurred during the charge filing period are similar or related to practices that occurred outside the time for filing a charge. Applies the amendments of this paragraph to claims of compensation discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to declare that an unlawful practice occurs when a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice is adopted, when a person becomes subject to the decision or other practice, or when a person is affected by the decision or practice, including each time compensation is paid. 2023-01-12T17:52:57Z  
110-hr-2839 110 hr 2839 To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require protection and advocacy systems to give notice to, and obtain the authorization of, an individual (or the individual's legal representative) before pursuing remedies on behalf of the individual. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-06-22 2007-06-22 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 0 Amends the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to require states, in order to receive allotments under provisions relating to state councils on developmental disabilities or provisions relating to the protection and advocacy of individual rights, to obtain the authorization of the individual with a developmental disability or the individual's legal representative before pursuing any legal or other remedy on behalf of the individual. 2023-01-12T17:52:57Z  
110-sres-242 110 sres 242 A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-06-20 2007-06-20 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8153-8154; text as passed Senate: CR S8153-8154; text of measure as introduced: CR S8089) Senate Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] WA D M001111 22 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates: (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education; and (2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and girls in sports. 2017-12-14T21:59:28Z  
110-hres-476 110 hres 476 Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-06-11 2007-06-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] MA D M000627 8 Calls for government leaders and law enforcement personnel to ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, are fully protected. Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any American. Encourages Iranian-Americans to share with their elected officials and their community incidences of discrimination in an effort to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse. Calls upon law enforcement authorities to vigorously investigate and prosecute crimes that are based on actual or perceived, race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity. 2023-01-12T17:52:52Z  
110-hr-2597 110 hr 2597 Sanctity of Life Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-06-06 2007-07-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property. House Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] TX R P000583 5 Sanctity of Life Act of 2007 - Declares that: (1) human life shall be deemed to exist from conception, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) the term "person" shall include all such human life. Recognizes that each state has authority to protect the lives of unborn children residing in the jurisdiction of that state . Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure, on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions. Makes federal court decisions not binding precedent on the courts of any state or their subdivisions, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States or their subdivisions. Makes this Act applicable to any case pending on the date of enactment. 2023-01-12T17:53:04Z  
110-hres-406 110 hres 406 Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-05-15 2007-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. House Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2] HI D H001042 129 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates: (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education; and (2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and girls in sports. 2023-01-12T17:52:53Z  
110-hr-2100 110 hr 2100 Equal Opportunity Protection and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-05-01 2007-07-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. House Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] CO R T000458 0 Equal Opportunity Protection and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2007 - Prohibits discrimination or preferences in federal employment and contracting and other federal programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex. Prohibits requiring or encouraging any federal contractor or subcontractor to so discriminate or grant a preference. Prohibits states and private entities that receive federal financial assistance from so discriminating or granting a preference in connection with any contract or subcontract, employment, or admission to any educational institution. Prohibits construing this Act to prohibit or limit: (1) any act designed to benefit historically Black colleges or universities; or (2) any action under a federal law or treaty relating to the Indian tribes. Declares that this Act does not prohibit or limit employment classifications based on sex if sex is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to normal operation or the classification is applied regarding an armed forces member. Allows any aggrieved person to obtain, in a civil action, appropriate relief (including back pay) from the violator, including from a government entity. Requires awarding a prevailing plaintiff attorney's fees as part of the costs. 2023-01-11T15:48:00Z  
110-hr-2015 110 hr 2015 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-04-24 2007-09-05 Subcommittee Hearings Held. House Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] MA D F000339 184 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 - Prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity by covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees). Prohibits preferential treatment or quotas. Allows only disparate treatment claims. Prohibits related retaliation. Makes this Act inapplicable to: (1) religious organizations; and (2) the relationship between the United States and members of the armed forces. States that this Act does not repeal or modify any federal, state, territorial, or local law creating a special right or preference concerning employment for a veteran. Provides for the construction of this Act with regard to: (1) enforcement by employers of rules and policies; (2) sexual harassment; (3) certain shared facilities such as showers or dressing facilities; (4) dress and grooming standards; and (5) certain matters relating to marriage. Prohibits the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from collecting statistics from covered entities on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity or compelling the collection by covered entities of such statistics. Provides for enforcement, including giving the EEOC, the Librarian of Congress, the Attorney General, and U.S. courts the same enforcement powers as they have under specified provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991, and other specified laws. Allows actions and proceedings against state governments and, subject to limitation, the federal government. 2023-01-11T19:43:10Z  
110-hr-1964 110 hr 1964 Freedom of Choice Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-04-19 2007-05-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8] NY D N000002 110 Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to: (1) bear a child; (2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or (3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health. Prohibits a federal, state, or local governmental entity from: (1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or (2) discriminating against the exercise of those rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information. Provides that such prohibition shall apply retroactively. Authorizes an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief, including relief against a governmental entity, in a civil action. 2023-01-11T19:43:30Z  
110-s-1173 110 s 1173 Freedom of Choice Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-04-19 2007-04-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] CA D B000711 19 Freedom of Choice Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to: (1) bear a child; (2) terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability; or (3) terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect her life or her health. Prohibits a federal, state, or local governmental entity from: (1) denying or interfering with a woman's right to exercise such choices; or (2) discriminating against the exercise of those rights in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information. Provides that such prohibition shall apply retroactively. Authorizes an individual aggrieved by a violation of this Act to obtain appropriate relief, including relief against a governmental entity, in a civil action. 2023-01-11T19:41:18Z  
110-hconres-107 110 hconres 107 Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-29 2007-04-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 2 Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that neither the President, the Vice President, nor any Member of Congress, federal justice or judge, or political appointee in the executive branch should belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race. 2023-01-11T19:57:04Z  
110-hjres-41 110 hjres 41 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-29 2007-04-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] WV D R000011 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits anything in the Constitution, including amendments, from being construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity. 2023-01-11T19:56:51Z  
110-sjres-11 110 sjres 11 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-29 2007-03-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 7 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits anything in the Constitution, including amendments, from being construed to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer in a public school, or to prohibit voluntary prayer or require prayer at a public school extracurricular activity. 2023-01-11T19:45:12Z  
110-hjres-40 110 hjres 40 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-27 2007-03-27 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 208 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any State on account of sex. 2023-01-11T19:56:51Z  
110-sjres-10 110 sjres 10 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-27 2007-03-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3845) Senate Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] MA D K000105 24 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any State on account of sex. 2023-01-11T19:45:13Z  
110-hr-1613 110 hr 1613 Sons and Daughters of America Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-20 2007-03-20 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4] KS R T000260 14 Sons and Daughters of America Act - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that the remedies for a civil action for deprivation of rights are limited to injunctive and declaratory relief where the deprivation: (1) consists of a violation of the right to freedom of speech secured by the Constitution; and (2) is the result of a statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage which prohibits or restricts picketing, protesting, or demonstrating at a funeral or any other ceremony, procession, or memorial service held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead.Prohibits the award of attorney's fees with respect to the prevailing party in such a claim, including one in any action brought against the United States or any federal agency or official acting in his or her official capacity in any court. 2023-01-11T19:51:12Z  
110-hr-1431 110 hr 1431 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-09 2007-06-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. House Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] NY D M000309 36 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to modify the definition of "religion" for purposes of coverage under that Act by requiring employers to make an affirmative and bona fide effort to reasonably accommodate the religious practices of employees. Defines the term "perform the essential functions" to exclude practices having a temporary or tangential impact on an employee's ability to perform job functions, such as practices relating to clothing or taking time off work. Sets forth factors to consider in determining whether an accommodation causes undue hardship. Defines "employee" to require an ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires removal of the conflict between employment requirements and the employee's religious practices in order for an accommodation to be considered reasonable. Considers an employer's refusal to permit an employee's use of general leave to remove a religious conflict solely because the leave will be used to accommodate religious practices to be an unlawful employment practice. Prohibits the amendments made by this Act from applying to conduct occurring prior to enactment. 2023-01-11T19:54:20Z  
110-hr-1295 110 hr 1295 Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-03-01 2007-03-01 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4] CO R M001152 56 Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2007 - Prohibits any person or organization from performing, permitting facilities to be used to perform, or assisting in the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor unless: (1) written notification is provided to the parents of the minor informing the parents that an abortion has been requested, unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by the parent; (2) there is compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents; and (3) there is compliance with the judicial intervention process. Prescribes penalties of not more than a $1 million fine and/or imprisonment for not more than 10 years for violating such prohibition. Provides for an exception where a physician without principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion determines that: (1) a medical emergency exists due to a grave, physical disorder or disease that would cause the minor's death if an abortion is not performed; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the emergency; and (3) certifications regarding compliance with such rules and the reasons upon which such determinations are based have been entered in the minor's medical records. Requires parental notification through certified mail or personal delivery. Authorizes a notified parent to bring an action in federal court which shall enjoin the abortion: (1) until the court's judgment is final; or (2) permanently unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful. 2023-01-11T19:56:07Z  
110-hres-194 110 hres 194 Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-02-27 2008-07-29 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] TN D C001068 120 Acknowledges that slavery is incompatible with the basic principle recognized in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal. Acknowledges the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery and Jim Crow. Apologizes to African-Americans on behalf of the U.S. people for the wrongs committed against them and their ancestors. Commits to rectifying the lingering consequences of slavery and Jim Crow and to stopping future human rights violations. 2023-01-11T19:59:27Z  
110-hr-1094 110 hr 1094 Sanctity of Life Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-02-15 2007-03-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14] TX R P000583 4 Sanctity of Life Act of 2007 - Declares that: (1) human life shall be deemed to exist from conception, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) the term "person" shall include all such human life. Recognizes that each state has authority to protect the lives of unborn children residing in the jurisdiction of that state . Amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure, on the grounds that such measure: (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions. Makes this Act applicable to any case pending on the date of enactment. 2023-01-11T20:02:41Z  
110-hjres-31 110 hjres 31 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-02-13 2007-03-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] IL D J000283 0 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the United States and any state from denying or abridging: (1) equality of rights under the law on account of sex; and (2) reproductive rights for women. 2023-01-11T20:03:19Z  
110-hr-998 110 hr 998 Civil Rights History Project Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-02-12 2008-09-22 Received in the Senate. House Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4] NY D M000309 83 Civil Rights History Project Act of 2008 - Requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (acting through the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture) and the Librarian of Congress, within the limit of available funds, to establish an oral history project, focusing on 1954 through 1968, to: (1) survey existing collections of audio and video recordings of the reminiscences of Civil Rights movement participants; (2) collect such recordings and relevant visual and written materials; and (3) make the resulting collection available for public use through the Museum and the Library of Congress. Encourages the Secretary and the Librarian to solicit and accept financial and in-kind donations for the project. Authorizes appropriations. 2023-01-11T19:59:50Z  
110-hr-926 110 hr 926 STOPP Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-02-08 2007-06-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. House Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] SD D H001037 26 Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2007 or STOPP Act of 2007 - Prohibits federal financial assistance under defined federal economic development programs to a state or local government entity that: (1) uses the power of eminent domain to take property from a private entity and transfer ownership to another private entity; or (2) fails to provide, to any person displaced by the use of eminent domain for any economic development purpose, relocation assistance under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. Excepts from the first clause property taken for: (1) use by a public utility; (2) a road open to the public or common carriers; (3) an aqueduct, pipeline, or similar use; (4) a prison or hospital; or (5) any use during and in relation to a national emergency or national disaster declared by the President. Provides a private right of action for the owner of any real property taken by conduct prohibited under this Act. 2023-01-11T20:00:23Z  
110-hr-768 110 hr 768 To provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-31 2007-03-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 54 Declares Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," to be null and void.Prohibits the use of funds for the promulgation or enforcement of an executive order that creates an entitlement to services provided in a language other than English. 2022-02-03T05:21:12Z  
110-hres-118 110 hres 118 Condemning the existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents and urging States adopt legislation similar to that which was enacted in California to address the issue. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-31 2007-03-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] MO D C001061 57 Declares that the existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents is inconsistent with Supreme Court precedent and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Commends: (1) California for taking a lead role in removing such covenants from housing documents; and (2) the states of Kansas and Washington, and the Missouri State Senate, for passing legislation to do so too. Urges the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to: (1) disseminate information regarding the removal of racially restrictive covenants from housing documents; (2) report to Congress on the number of complaints regarding such covenants; and (3) include the number of such covenants in the annual Fair Housing Report of data on each state. Urges states to enact laws that: (1) will more readily permit property owners to remove racially restrictive covenants from their property documents; and (2) require homeowner associations to strike such covenants from governing documents. 2021-09-29T14:22:36Z  
110-hr-725 110 hr 725 Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-30 2007-03-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] IN R B001149 66 Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to limit the remedy, in a civil action against a state or local official for deprivation of civil rights, to injunctive and declaratory relief and deny attorneys' fees where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion, including violations relating to: (1) religious words or imagery in veterans' memorials, public buildings, or official seals of states or their subdivisions; and (2) the chartering of Boy Scout units by states or their subdivisions and the Boy Scouts' using public buildings. Imposes the same limits regarding such an action against the United States or any U.S. agency or official acting in his or her official capacity. 2021-04-20T13:24:00Z  
110-s-415 110 s 415 Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-29 2007-01-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] KS R B000953 21 Veterans' Memorials, Boy Scouts, Public Seals, and Other Public Expressions of Religion Protection Act of 2007 - Amends the Revised Statutes of the United States to limit the remedy, in a civil action against a state or local official for deprivation of civil rights, to injunctive and declaratory relief and deny attorneys' fees where the deprivation consists of a violation of a prohibition in the Constitution against the establishment of religion, including violations relating to: (1) religious words or imagery in veterans' memorials, public buildings, or official seals of states or their subdivisions; and (2) the chartering of Boy Scout units by states or their subdivisions and the Boy Scouts' using public buildings. Imposes the same limits regarding such an action against the United States or any U.S. agency or official acting in his or her official capacity. 2023-01-11T20:04:42Z  
110-hr-662 110 hr 662 Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-24 2008-06-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. House Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-31] CA D B000287 24 Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese descent. Directs the Commission to: (1) extend the study of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians to investigate U.S. relocation, internment, and (in some cases) deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent held in U.S. custody from December 1941 through February 1948; and (2) recommend appropriate remedies to Congress based on preliminary findings by the original Commission and new discoveries. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its report to Congress (as required by this Act). 2022-02-03T05:09:21Z  
110-s-381 110 s 381 Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-24 2008-09-11 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 950. Senate Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] HI D I000025 12 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act - Establishes the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese descent. Directs the Commission to: (1) extend the study of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians to investigate U.S. relocation, internment, and (in some cases) deportation to Axis countries of Latin Americans of Japanese descent held in U.S. custody from December 1941 through February 1948, including the review of relocation-related U.S. Armed Forces and Department of State directives; (2) recommend appropriate remedies to Congress based on preliminary findings by the original Commission and new discoveries; and (3) report to Congress. Sets forth Commission authorities and administrative and personnel provisions. Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its congressional report. Authorizes appropriations. 2023-01-11T20:04:52Z  
110-hr-618 110 hr 618 Right to Life Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-22 2007-03-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52] CA R H000981 113 Right to Life Act - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being. Defines "human being" to encompass all stages of life, including but not limited to the moment of fertilization or cloning. 2021-04-20T13:19:18Z  
110-s-358 110 s 358 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-22 2007-04-10 By Senator Kennedy from Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions filed written report. Report No. 110-48. Senate Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] ME R S000663 45 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Title I: Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance - (Sec. 101) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to specify that genetic information that an issuer of group health insurance may not establish as an enrollment eligibility factor includes information about a request for or receipt of genetic services by an individual or family member. Prohibits a group health plan or a health insurance issuer from: (1) adjusting premiums on the basis of genetic information; or (2) requesting or requiring an individual or a family member of such individual to undergo a genetic test.Applies such provisions to small group health plans.Allows a participant or beneficiary to bring a civil action for violations of such prohibitions prior to the exhaustion of administrative remedies if it is demonstrated to the court that exhaustion of remedies would cause irreparable harm to the health of the participant or beneficiary. Allows a court to award equitable relief in such an action by retroactively reinstating coverage or assessing an administrative penalty.Authorizes the appropriate secretary to impose a penalty for any failure of a group health plan to meet the requirements of this Act. Limits such penalties if they are the result of reasonable cause and not willful neglect. (Sec. 102) Amends PHSA to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information for health insurance offered in the individual market in the same manner as such discrimination is prohibited for group coverage.Applies such requirements to non-federal governmental plans.(Sec. 103) Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit an issuer of a Medicare supplemental policy, on the basis of genetic information, from: (1) denying or conditioning the issuance or effectiveness of a policy for an eligible individual; or (2) discriminating in the pricing of the policy, including the adjustment rates, for an eligible individ… 2023-01-11T20:05:02Z  
110-sres-35 110 sres 35 A resolution expressing support for prayer at school board meetings. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-22 2007-01-22 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S852) Senate Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] LA R V000127 1 Recognizes that prayer before school board meetings is a protected act and expresses support for such prayer. 2023-01-11T20:03:49Z  
110-hr-493 110 hr 493 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-16 2008-05-21 Became Public Law No: 110-233. House Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] NY D S000480 226 (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on April 24, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here, with changes reflecting enrollment corrections.)Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 - Title I: Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance - (Sec. 101) Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), and the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit a group health plan from adjusting premium or contribution amounts for a group on the basis of genetic information.Prohibits a group health plan from requesting or requiring an individual or family member of an individual from undergoing a genetic test. Provides that such prohibition does not: (1) limit the authority of a health care professional to request an individual to undergo a genetic test; or (2) preclude a group health plan from obtaining or using the results of a genetic test in making a determination regarding payment. Requires the plan to request only the minimum amount of information necessary to accomplish the intended purpose.Allows a group health plan to request, but not require, a participant or beneficiary to undergo a genetic test for research purposes if certain requirements are met, including: (1) the plan clearly indicates that compliance is voluntary and that noncompliance will have no effect on enrollment status or premium or contribution amounts; (2) no genetic information collected or acquired is used for underwriting purposes; and (3) the plan notifies the Secretary of Health and Human Services that it is conducting activities pursuant to this exception and includes a description of the activities.Prohibits a group health plan from requesting, requiring, or purchasing genetic information: (1) for underwriting purposes; or (2) with respect to any individual prior to such individual's enrollment in connection with such enrollment (provides that incidentally obtains such information is not a violation).Applies such prohibitions to all group health … 2023-11-13T20:15:27Z  
110-hjres-13 110 hjres 13 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to school prayer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-11 2007-02-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12] PA D M001120 0 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Constitution shall not be construed to prohibit individual prayer in public schools or to prohibit 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 prayer. 2019-11-15T21:37:13Z  
110-hjres-11 110 hjres 11 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary school prayer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-05 2007-02-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8] MO R E000172 1 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the Constitution shall not be construed to prohibit individual or group prayer in public schools or other public institutions. Prohibits the United States or any state from requiring any person to participate in prayer or from prescribing the content of any prayer. 2019-11-15T21:37:07Z  
110-hr-40 110 hr 40 Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2007-01-04 2007-02-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 24 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. 2021-04-20T13:06:31Z  

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