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113-hres-780 113 hres 780 Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Chokwe Lumumba. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-12-11 2014-12-11 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] MI D C000714 0 Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of the dedicated political activist and community leader Chokwe Lumumba. 2023-01-11T13:25:07Z  
113-hr-5719 113 hr 5719 Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-11-14 2014-12-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24] FL D W000808 0 Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because the individual has been convicted of a non-violent criminal offense, unless, at the time of the election, the individual is serving a sentence in a correctional facility or a term of probation. Restores the right to vote of an individual on probation: (1) on the date the term of probation ends, if such term is less than one year; or (2) one year after the date the individual begins serving the term of probation, if such term is one year or longer. Directs the Attorney General to determine and establish a list of the criminal offenses under federal and state law that are non-violent criminal offenses. Provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, this Act. Sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of their voting rights pursuant to this Act. Prohibits a state, local government, or other person from receiving or using federal grant amounts to construct or improve a place of incarceration unless that person has in effect a program under which each incarcerated individual is notified, upon release, of his or her rights under this Act. 2023-01-11T13:25:21Z  
113-hr-5595 113 hr 5595 Strengthening Privacy, Oversight, and Transparency Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-18 2014-10-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. House Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] HI D G000571 1 Strengthening Privacy, Oversight, and Transparency Act or the SPOT Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to expand the functions of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to include reviews of legislation, regulations, policies, and executive branch actions relating to foreign intelligence. Allows intelligence community employees, contractors, or detailees to submit to the Board a whistleblower complaint or information believed to be related to a privacy or civil liberties concern. Permits the Board to: (1) investigate such complaints, or (2) transmit such complaints to any other executive agency or the congressional intelligence committees. Authorizes the Board to subpoena persons (other than agencies and elements of the executive branch) to produce documentary or testimonial evidence. (Currently, the Board submits a request for the Attorney General to issue a subpoena.) Permits the Board, at the direction of the majority of its members, to exercise the authority of the Board chairman to appoint and fix compensation of Board staff when the position of chairman is vacant. Provides for members of the Board to serve in a full-time capacity. Removes exceptions to the requirement that members continue to serve after the expiration of their term of office until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Revises the compensation of the Board chairman, members, and staff. Directs the Attorney General to fully inform the Board about government activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), including by providing to the Board copies of: (1) FISA reports submitted to Congress; and (2) FISA court decisions, orders, and opinions that include significant construction or interpretation of FISA. 2023-01-11T13:25:33Z  
113-s-2886 113 s 2886 A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in an effort to bring justice and equality to Americans in Mississippi during Freedom Summer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-18 2014-09-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] MS R W000437 2 Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal, collectively, to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in an effort to bring justice and equality to Americans in Mississippi during Freedom Summer. Requires such medal, following its award, to be given to Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi. 2023-01-11T13:25:25Z  
113-s-2903 113 s 2903 SPOT Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-18 2014-09-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 1 Strengthening Privacy, Oversight, and Transparency Act or the SPOT Act - Amends the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to expand the functions of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to include reviews of legislation, regulations, policies, and executive branch actions relating to foreign intelligence. Allows intelligence community employees, contractors, or detailees to submit to the Board a whistleblower complaint or information believed to be related to a privacy or civil liberties concern. Permits the Board to: (1) investigate such complaints, or (2) transmit such complaints to any other executive agency or the congressional intelligence committees. Authorizes the Board to subpoena persons (other than agencies and elements of the executive branch) to produce documentary or testimonial evidence. (Currently, the Board submits a request for the Attorney General to issue a subpoena.) Permits the Board, at the direction of the majority of its members, to exercise the authority of the Board chairman to appoint and fix compensation of Board staff when the position of chairman is vacant. Provides for members of the Board to serve in a full-time capacity. Removes exceptions to the requirement that members continue to serve after the expiration of their term of office until a successor has been appointed and qualified. Revises the compensation of the Board chairman, members, and staff. Directs the Attorney General to fully inform the Board about government activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), including by providing to the Board copies of: (1) FISA reports submitted to Congress; and (2) FISA court decisions, orders, and opinions that include significant construction or interpretation of FISA. 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z  
113-hres-723 113 hres 723 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-15 2014-09-15 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] CA D C001097 37 Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:25:30Z  
113-sres-545 113 sres 545 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-15 2014-09-17 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 26 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2014. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:25:24Z  
113-hconres-115 113 hconres 115 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, and the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-11 2014-09-11 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] GA D S001157 16 Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor: (1) civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner; and (2) the campaign in Mississippi to register African-American voters during the summer of 1964, which is commonly referred to as the Freedom Summer of 1964. Calls for such stamp to be based upon a Congress of Racial Equality poster from 1964 created by civil rights movement photographer Danny Lyon. 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z  
113-hr-5422 113 hr 5422 Litigation Oversight Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-09 2014-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. House Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] MI R W000798 2 Litigation Oversight Act of 2014 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to approve or disapprove by majority vote whether the EEOC shall commence or intervene in litigation involving: (1) multiple plaintiffs, or (2) an allegation of systemic discrimination or a pattern or practice of discrimination. Provides EEOC members with the power to require the EEOC to approve or disapprove by majority vote whether the EEOC commences or intervenes in any litigation. Requires the EEOC, within 30 days after commencing or intervening in litigation pursuant to such an approval, to post on its public website: (1) information regarding the case, including the allegations and causes of action; and (2) each Commissioner's vote on commencing or intervening in the litigation. 2023-01-11T13:25:38Z  
113-hr-5423 113 hr 5423 Certainty in Enforcement Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-09 2014-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. House Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] MI R W000798 2 Certainty in Enforcement Act of 2014 - Amends equal employment opportunity requirements under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide that it shall not be an unlawful employment practice for an employer, labor organization, or employment agency (or a joint labor management committee controlling apprenticeships or other training or retraining opportunities) to engage in an employment practice that is required by federal, state, or local law in areas such as health care, childcare, in-home services, policing, security, education, finance, employee benefits, and fiduciary duties. 2023-01-11T13:25:38Z  
113-hr-5282 113 hr 5282 Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-07-30 2014-07-30 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3] MS R H001045 1 Medgar Wiley Evers Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Medgar Wiley Evers, in recognition of his contributions and sacrifice in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Requires the medal, following its award, to be given to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, where it is to be available for display or temporary loan to be displayed elsewhere. 2023-01-11T13:25:54Z  
113-hr-5166 113 hr 5166 Travel and Tourism For All Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-07-22 2014-11-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. House Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] NV D T000468 2 Travel and Tourism For All Act - Directs the National Council on Disability to report to Congress with recommendations to improve the implementation of: (1) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) with respect to the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries; and (2) the 2010 ADA standards for public accommodations and commercial facilities under federal regulations setting forth accessibility guidelines for buildings, facilities, new construction, alterations, and architectural barriers. 2023-01-11T13:25:57Z  
113-hres-653 113 hres 653 Recognizing the 45th anniversary of Stonewall. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-26 2014-07-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] NY D N000002 0 Recognizes the 45th anniversary of the protests following the police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York, New York. Honors those who participated during Stonewall and since that time in the civil rights struggle of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. Recommits the House of Representatives to protecting and providing equal rights for all Americans, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. 2023-01-11T13:26:10Z  
113-s-2550 113 s 2550 Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-26 2014-06-26 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 1 Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014 - Declares that the right of a U.S. citizen to vote in any election for federal office shall not be denied or abridged because the individual has been convicted of a non-violent criminal offense, unless, at the time of the election, the individual is serving a sentence in a correctional facility or a term of probation. Restores the right to vote of an individual on probation: (1) on the date the term of probation ends, if such term is less than one year; or (2) one year after the date the individual begins serving the term of probation, if such term is one year or longer. Directs the Attorney General to determine and establish a list of the criminal offenses under federal and state law that are non-violent criminal offenses. Provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, this Act. Sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of their voting rights pursuant to this Act. Prohibits a state, local government, or other person from receiving or using federal grant amounts to construct or improve a place of incarceration unless that person has in effect a program under which each incarcerated individual is notified, upon release, of his or her rights under this Act. 2023-01-11T13:26:05Z  
113-hres-640 113 hres 640 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week". Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-23 2014-06-23 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] CA D T000472 8 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week. Recognizes and honors people who are deaf-blind and organizations, such as the Helen Keller National Center, that continue to promote the awareness and needs of the deaf-blind community. 2023-01-11T13:26:10Z  
113-hres-632 113 hres 632 Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-19 2014-06-20 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035) House Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] TX D J000032 45 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day. Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:26:10Z  
113-sres-474 113 sres 474 A resolution designating June 19, 2014, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-12 2014-06-12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4673; text as passed Senate: CR S3670-3671) Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 44 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates June 19, 2014, as Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day as an opportunity to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States. Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States. 2022-01-05T18:13:28Z  
113-hres-621 113 hres 621 Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the First Amendment to the Constitution and the vital freedom of speech protections it provides for Americans. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-11 2014-07-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1] LA R S001176 33 Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the First Amendment to the Constitution, as written, and the protections it affords to the American people that are vital to the nation's democracy. 2023-01-11T13:26:11Z  
113-s-2416 113 s 2416 Free All Speech Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-03 2014-06-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Senate Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] TX R C001098 0 Free All Speech Act of 2014 - Requires any law that restricts political speech of American citizens to apply with equal force to media corporations (such as the New York Times, the American Broadcasting Company [ABC], the National Broadcasting Company [NBC], and the CBS Television Network). Prohibits such a law from having any force or effect with respect to American citizens to the extent that its application to a media corporation is found unconstitutional. 2023-01-11T13:26:09Z  
113-hres-611 113 hres 611 Honoring the life of Jeanne Sobelson Manford for her fierce advocacy on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community as they and their allies celebrate Pride month during the month of June, reflect on the progress made towards equality, and remember activists like Jeanne who spent their lives fighting for their rights. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-06-02 2014-07-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14] NY D C001038 35 Recognizes Jeanne Sobelson Manford as a national hero who advanced the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the United States. Commends her for helping to create a more perfect union based on the ideal that all men and women are created equal. 2023-01-11T13:26:11Z  
113-hres-610 113 hres 610 Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-05-30 2014-05-30 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 32 Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 2023-01-11T13:26:23Z  
113-hres-605 113 hres 605 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-05-29 2014-05-29 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] CA D C001080 34 Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's history. Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:26:23Z  
113-s-2399 113 s 2399 Native Voting Rights Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-05-22 2014-05-22 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK] AK D B001265 6 Native Voting Rights Act of 2014 - Amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to make an individual's unexpired tribal identification document issued by an Indian tribe or Native Corporation a valid form of identification in states and political subdivisions that require an individual to present a valid form of identification to vote or register to vote. Authorizes the Attorney General (DOJ) to bring actions against such jurisdictions for declaratory judgement or injunctive relief if the Attorney General finds a disparity between in-person voting opportunities for Indians and in-person voting opportunities for non-Indians. Prohibits states and political subdivisions, without obtaining court approval or the nonobjection of the Attorney General, from: eliminating an Indian reservation's sole polling place or voter registration site; moving or consolidating a polling place or voter registration site one mile or more from the existing polling place or registration site on an Indian reservation; moving or consolidating a polling place or voter registration site on an Indian reservation across a natural boundary such that travel becomes difficult for a voter, regardless of distance; eliminating in-person voting on an Indian reservation by designating the reservation a permanent absentee voting location, unless the entire state is or becomes such a location; removing an early voting location or otherwise diminishing early voting opportunities on an Indian reservation; and decreasing the number of days or hours that an in-person or early voting location is open on an Indian reservation or changing the dates of in-person or early voting on such reservation. Authorizes the Attorney General to assign federal observers to elections on an Indian reservation if the applicable tribe: (1) requests such observers, and (2) provides the Attorney General with a written complaint that efforts to deny or abridge the right to vote may occur on such reservation. Terminates the assignment of such observers after the end of the next president… 2023-01-11T13:26:19Z  
113-sres-460 113 sres 460 A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2014 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-05-22 2014-05-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308-3309; text as passed Senate: CR S3301-3302) Senate Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] HI D H001042 11 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of May 2014 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States. 2019-02-20T12:28:50Z  
113-hr-4459 113 hr 4459 Democracy Restoration Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-04-10 2014-06-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] MI D C000714 28 Democracy Restoration Act of 2014 - 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. Provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, this Act. Sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of the restoration of their voting rights pursuant to this Act. Prohibits any state, local government, or other person from receiving or using any federal grant amounts to construct or improve a place of incarceration unless that person has in effect a program to notify each U.S. citizen incarcerated in that person's jurisdiction, upon release from such incarceration, of that individual's rights under this Act. Prohibits this Act from being 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. Declares that 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. 2023-01-11T13:26:39Z  
113-s-2235 113 s 2235 Democracy Restoration Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-04-10 2014-12-09 Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 10 Democracy Restoration Act of 2014 - 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. Provides for enforcement of, and remedies for violations of, this Act. Prohibits this Act from being 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. Declares that 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. Sets forth requirements for state and federal notification of individuals of the restoration of their voting rights. Prohibits any state, local government, or other person from receiving or using any federal funds to construct or improve a place of incarceration unless that person has in effect a program to notify each U.S. citizen incarcerated in that person's jurisdiction, upon release from such incarceration, of that individual's rights under this Act. 2023-01-11T13:26:34Z  
113-s-2232 113 s 2232 First Amendment Protection Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-04-09 2014-04-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] PA R T000461 0 First Amendment Protection Act - Establishes a cause of action that may be brought against a federal executive agency officer or employee who, in the course of an investigation, audit, decision to disclose any record, or decision to grant a license, permit, or recognition of tax exempt status, discriminates against a person's or group's political or religious viewpoint or affiliation in violation of the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of speech. Defines "record" as any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual or group that: (1) is maintained by an executive agency, including education, financial transactions, medical information, tax information, address, and criminal or employment history; and (2) contains an individual's name or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a finger or voice print or a photograph. Permits a person or group aggrieved of such a violation to bring a civil action in federal court against the officer or employee (or former officer or employee) for damages or other legal or equitable relief. Allows the court to include the retirement benefits of such an officer or employee in the amount of any damages awarded. Authorizes the head of an executive agency, if a court determines that an officer or employee of the agency has violated this Act, to terminate such officer or employee and such officer's or employee's benefits, including retirement benefits, without cause. Provides for such cause of action and termination authority to apply to conduct that occurred before the enactment of this Act. Expands the categories of nonprofit organizations authorized to file a pleading with a federal court for a declaratory judgment regarding their qualification for tax-exempt status (including any revocation of or change in qualification) to include: (1) civic leagues or organizations; (2) labor, agricultural, or horticultural organizations; and (3) business leagues, chambers of commerce, real-estate board… 2023-01-11T13:26:34Z  
113-hr-4409 113 hr 4409 To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in an effort to bring justice and equality to Americans in Mississippi during Freedom Summer. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-04-04 2014-04-04 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2] MS D T000193 3 Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal, collectively, to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in an effort to bring justice and equality to Americans in Mississippi during Freedom Summer. Requires such medal, following its award, to be given to Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi. 2023-01-11T13:26:40Z  
113-hr-4381 113 hr 4381 Biometric Information Privacy Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-04-02 2014-04-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. House Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] TX R S000937 0 Biometric Information Privacy Act - Establishes an offense that subjects business entities (including organizations, trusts, and nonprofits), government entities, and people to penalties for knowingly: (1) obtaining in a fraudulent manner personal physiological biometric information relating to an individual, or (2) disclosing such information without permission from the individuals to whom the information pertains. Defines "personal physiological biometric information" as genetic information, finger prints, palm prints, hand geometry, iris scans, retina scans, and eye vein scans. Sets forth the following penalties to apply to such offenses: a fine of up to $50,000, imprisonment for up to 1 year, or both; if the offense is committed under false pretenses, a fine of up to $100,000, imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both; and if the offense is committed with intent to sell, transfer, or use individually identifiable health information for commercial advantage, personal gain, or malicious harm, a fine of up to $250,000, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. Permits a governmental entity to obtain such personal information pursuant to a court order only if, in the court proceeding relevant to such order: (1) such entity offers clear and convincing evidence that the subject of the information is reasonably suspected of engaging in criminal activity and that the information sought would be material evidence in the case, and (2) the subject of the information is afforded the opportunity to appear and contest such entity's claim. Requires the Attorney General (DOJ) to enforce violations of this Act. 2023-01-11T13:26:41Z  
113-hjres-113 113 hjres 113 Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-03-27 2014-04-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] CA D S001175 147 Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states. 2023-01-11T13:26:53Z  
113-hres-529 113 hres 529 Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-03-27 2014-03-27 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] CA D C001097 22 Recognizes Cesar Chavez Day to honor the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Pledges to promote his legacy and encourages the people of the United States to remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!") 2023-01-11T13:26:46Z  
113-sres-404 113 sres 404 A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-03-27 2014-03-27 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1832) Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 13 Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!") 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-sres-376 113 sres 376 A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-03-06 2014-03-13 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] NH D S001181 13 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Honors the women in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls and to pursuing policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide, and to promoting meaningful participation of women in all aspects of their societies and communities. 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-sres-363 113 sres 363 A resolution celebrating Black History Month. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-02-26 2014-02-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1185-1186; text as passed Senate: CR S1177) Senate Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] NY D G000555 46 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans. Calls for the United States to: (1) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy; and (2) move forward as "one Nation . . . indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." 2019-02-20T12:28:38Z  
113-hconres-84 113 hconres 84 Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 105th anniversary. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-02-11 2014-03-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 37 Recognizes the 105th anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic rights of all persons. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hr-4041 113 hr 4041 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-02-11 2014-02-11 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] GA D J000288 120 Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to the Freedom Riders in recognition of their contribution to civil rights, which inspired a movement to equality in interstate travel. Requires such medal to be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it will be available for display and research. Expresses the sense of Congress that the medal should be made available for display elsewhere, particularly at locations associated with the Freedom Riders. 2023-01-11T13:27:00Z  
113-hr-4055 113 hr 4055 Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-02-11 2014-02-11 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 0 Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act - Establishes the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission to study activities that may be carried out by the federal government to honor Frederick Douglass on the bicentennial anniversary of his birth. Includes among the possible activities: (1) the issuance of a postage stamp, (2) the convening of a joint meeting or joint session of Congress for ceremonies and activities relating to Frederick Douglass, (3) a rededication of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, and (4) the acquisition and preservation of related artifacts. Directs the Commission to recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress within three years of the formation of such Commission or by December 1, 2017, whichever is sooner. Terminates such Commission 120 days after it submits its final report to Congress. 2023-01-11T13:26:59Z  
113-hres-481 113 hres 481 Recognizing the significance of Black History Month. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-02-11 2014-02-11 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 36 Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world. 2023-01-11T13:26:56Z  
113-hres-482 113 hres 482 Recognizing the significance of the 67th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-02-11 2014-03-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] CA D H001034 16 Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans, and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and incarceration. Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of such events. 2023-01-11T13:26:56Z  
113-sres-341 113 sres 341 A resolution observing the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and honoring her legacy as an American heroine. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-01-29 2014-02-03 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR] AR D P000590 2 Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights leader Daisy Bates and commemorates her legacy by encouraging people of the United States to promote social justice, equality, and the principles of the Constitution. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hr-3932 113 hr 3932 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-01-27 2014-03-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7] TN R B001243 0 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2014 - Prohibits the expenditure of funds authorized or appropriated by federal law or funds in any trust fund to which funds are authorized or appropriated by federal law (federal funds) for any abortion. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services, except in cases involving rape, incest, or life endangerment.) Prohibits federal funds from being used for any health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion (thus making permanent existing federal policies). Prohibits the inclusion of abortion in any health care service furnished by a federal or District of Columbia health care facility or by any physician or other individual employed by the federal government or the District. Excludes an abortion from such prohibitions if: (1) the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest; or (2) the woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself, that would place her in danger of death unless an abortion is performed, as certified by a physician. Applies such prohibitions to District of Columbia funds. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the definition of "qualified health plan" after December 31, 2014, for purposes of the refundable tax credit for premium assistance for such plans, any plan that includes coverage for abortion. Excludes from the definition of "qualified health plan," for purposes of the tax credit for small employer health insurance expenses, any health plan that includes coverage for abortions. Exempts from the application of such tax provisions: (1) abortions for pregnancies resulting from rape or incest or in cases where a woman suffers from a physical disorder, injury, or illness that would, as certified by a physician, endanger her life if an abortion were not performed; and (2) the treatment of any infection, injury, disease, or disorder that was caused by or … 2023-01-11T13:27:07Z  
113-hres-463 113 hres 463 Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-01-27 2014-06-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] OH D B001281 4 Recognizes the significance of Black History Month for recognizing the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Honors the contributions of African-American service members, including the 87 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor. 2023-01-11T13:27:05Z  
113-sres-337 113 sres 337 A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as "National Data Privacy Day". Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-01-27 2014-01-27 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S491; text as passed Senate: CR S490) Senate Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV] WV D R000361 9 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses support for the designation of January 28, 2014, as National Data Privacy Day. Encourages: (1) state and local governments to raise awareness about data privacy and security; (2) privacy professionals and educators to discuss such privacy and security; (3) corporations, governments, and other organizations to take steps to protect the privacy and security of individuals and to promote trust in technologies; (4) individuals to learn about the specific steps they can take to protect the privacy of information they possess about themselves and others; and (5) everyone to respect privacy, safeguard data they possess, and enable trust. 2022-01-12T15:14:51Z  
113-s-1808 113 s 1808 Marriage and Religious Freedom Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-12-12 2013-12-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 17 Marriage and Religious Freedom Act - Prohibits the federal government from taking an adverse action against a person on the basis that such person acts in accordance with a religious belief that: (1) marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman, or (2) sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage. Defines "adverse action" as any federal government action to discriminate against a person who is acting in accordance with such religious belief, including a federal government action to: deny or revoke certain tax exemptions or disallow a deduction of any charitable contribution made to or by such person; alter the federal tax treatment of, or cause any tax, penalty, or payment to be assessed against, such person or such person's employees with respect to any employee benefit provided or not provided by such person; deem an employee benefit plan covering employees of such person to have lost its status as a qualified plan under the Internal Revenue Code, or to be in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, because the plan fails to provide a benefit, right, or feature on account of such person's religious belief; deny or exclude such person from receiving any federal grant, contract, cooperative agreement, loan, license, certification, accreditation, employment, or similar position or status; or deny or withhold any benefit under a federal benefit program. Permits a person to assert an actual or threatened violation of this Act as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and to obtain compensatory damages or other appropriate relief against the federal government. Authorizes the Attorney General (DOJ) to bring actions against certain independent establishments of the executive branch (certain establishments in the executive branch, other than the U.S. Postal Service [USPS] and the Postal Regulatory Commission, that are not executive departments, military departments, or government corporations) to enforce this Act. Specifies that the … 2023-01-11T13:23:27Z  
113-s-1790 113 s 1790 REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-12-10 2013-12-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 1 Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 or the REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that federal and state laws, policies, and regulations regarding people living with HIV/AIDS should: (1) not place unique or additional burdens on such individuals solely as a result of their HIV status; and (2) demonstrate a public health-oriented, evidence-based, medically accurate, and contemporary understanding of HIV transmission, health implications, treatment, and the impact of punitive HIV-specific laws, policies, regulations, and judicial precedents and decisions on public health and on affected people, families, and communities. Directs: (1) the Attorney General (AG), Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Secretary of Defense (DOD) to initiate a national review of federal (including military) and state laws, policies, regulations, and judicial precedents and decisions regarding criminal and related civil commitment cases involving people living with HIV/AIDS; and (2) the AG to transmit to Congress and make publicly available the results of such review with related recommendations. Requires the AG and HHS Secretary to: (1) develop and publicly release guidance and best practice recommendations for states, and (2) establish an integrated monitoring and evaluation system to measure state progress. Directs the AG and HHS and DOD Secretaries to transmit to the President and Congress any proposals necessary to implement adjustments to federal laws, policies, or regulations. Prohibits this Act from being construed to discourage the prosecution of individuals who intentionally transmit or attempt to transmit HIV to another individual. 2023-01-11T13:23:28Z  
113-hr-3601 113 hr 3601 Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-11-21 2014-01-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. House Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] TX R G000552 31 Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2013 - Prohibits any person or organization in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce, or who solicits or accepts federal funds, 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 them that an abortion has been requested, unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent; (2) there is compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after any required notice has been received by the parents; and (3) there is compliance with any injunction granted by a federal district court if a notified parent initiates a judicial intervention process to enjoin the abortion. Prescribes penalties of not more than a $100,000 fine and/or imprisonment for not more than one year for each willful violation. Provides for an exception from such parental notification requirements if a physician (other than the physician with principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion) determines that: (1) a medical emergency exists that would result in the minor's death if her condition were not immediately treated, even though the treatment may result in the death of her unborn child; (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. Defines "parent" to include any legal guardian of an unemancipated minor. 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. Prohibits this Act from being construed to preempt any state law that estab… 2023-01-11T13:23:47Z  
113-hres-416 113 hres 416 Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBT Pride Month. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-11-15 2014-01-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 25 Recognizes that all Americans should be treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Acknowledges the struggle of the Stonewall protestors (human rights protesters at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969) and other lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people for equality. Encourages the celebration of LGBT Pride Month to provide an opportunity for people in the United States to learn about discrimination and inequality that continues to face LGBT people. Recognizes that the United States must continue to strive to ensure that the promise of equality is realized for all Americans. 2023-01-11T13:23:46Z  
113-s-1670 113 s 1670 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-11-07 2013-11-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] SC R G000359 40 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion except in conformity with this Act's requirements. Requires the physician to first determine the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child, or reasonably rely upon such a determination made by another physician, by making inquiries of the pregnant woman and performing such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician would consider necessary. Prohibits the abortion from being performed if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater, except: (1) where necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury, excluding psychological or emotional conditions; or (2) where the pregnancy is the result of rape, or the result of incest against a minor, if the rape has been reported at any time prior to the abortion to an appropriate law enforcement agency, or if the incest has been reported at any time prior to the abortion to an appropriate law enforcement agency or to a government agency legally authorized to act on reports of child abuse or neglect. Permits a physician to terminate a pregnancy under such an exception only in the manner that provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive, unless that manner would pose a greater risk than other available methods would pose of the death or substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, excluding psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman. Subjects individuals who violate this Act to a fine, imprisonment for not more than five years, or both. Bars prosecution of a woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this Act for violating or conspiring to violate this Act. Defines "abortion" to mean the use or prescription of any instrument, medicine, drug, or any other substance or device to intentionally kill an unborn child or to i… 2023-01-11T13:23:44Z  
113-hres-363 113 hres 363 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-09-27 2013-09-27 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] CA D C001097 31 Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:24:06Z  
113-hr-3133 113 hr 3133 Marriage and Religious Freedom Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-09-19 2013-09-19 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1] ID R L000573 103 Marriage and Religious Freedom Act - Prohibits the federal government from taking an adverse action against a person on the basis that such person acts in accordance with a religious belief that: (1) marriage is or should be recognized as the union of one man and one woman, or (2) sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage. Defines "adverse action" as any federal government action to discriminate against such person, including: (1) denying or revoking certain tax exemptions or disallowing a deduction of any charitable contribution made to or by such person; (2) denying or excluding such person from receiving any federal grant, contract, cooperative agreement, loan, license, certification, accreditation, employment, or similar position or status; or (3) denying or withholding any benefit under a federal benefit program. Permits a person to assert an actual or threatened violation of this Act as a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and to obtain compensatory damages or other appropriate relief against the federal government. Authorizes the Attorney General (DOJ) to bring actions to enforce this Act. Specifies that the term "person" includes any person regardless of religious affiliation, as well as corporations and other entities regardless of for-profit or nonprofit status. 2023-01-11T13:24:10Z  
113-sres-246 113 sres 246 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-09-19 2013-09-19 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6672; text as passed Senate: CR S6663) Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 29 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2013, through October 15, 2013. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 2019-02-20T12:28:24Z  
113-hr-3097 113 hr 3097 Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-09-12 2013-09-12 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] CT D D000216 32 Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal in commemoration of Constance Baker Motley (civil rights attorney at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., first African-American woman elected to the New York State Senate, and Chief Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), in recognition of her enduring contributions and service to the United States. 2023-01-11T13:24:12Z  
113-sres-218 113 sres 218 A resolution honoring the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and saluting his efforts on behalf of the people of the United States to form "a more perfect union". Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-09-09 2014-06-04 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3429-3430) Senate Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] FL D N000032 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the legacy of A. Philip Randolph and his efforts on behalf of the people of the United States to form "a more perfect union." 2023-01-11T13:24:03Z  
113-hconres-49 113 hconres 49 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-08-01 2013-08-01 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] PA D B001227 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued. 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z  
113-hjres-56 113 hjres 56 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-08-01 2013-09-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NY D M000087 176 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that women shall have equal rights in the United States and every place subject to its jurisdiction. Prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex. 2023-01-11T13:24:20Z  
113-sconres-23 113 sconres 23 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-08-01 2013-08-01 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6237-6238) Senate Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] PA D C001070 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hres-319 113 hres 319 Recognizing Bayard Rustin for his lifelong leadership in the civil rights, labor, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movements and for his exemplary dedication to realizing true equality and freedom in the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-07-30 2013-09-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] GA D L000287 43 Recognizes Bayard Rustin for his leadership in the civil rights, labor, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights movements and for his dedication to realizing equality and freedom in the United States. 2023-01-11T13:24:25Z  
113-sres-199 113 sres 199 A resolution celebrating the 200th August Quarterly Festival taking place from August 18, 2013, through August 25, 2013, in Wilmington, Delaware. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-07-25 2013-08-01 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259) Senate Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] DE D C001088 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates the 200th August Quarterly Festival taking place from August 18-25 2013 in Wilmington, Delaware. Recognizes the historical significance of the Festival and the role it has played since 1814 in celebrating faith, community, culture, and freedom. Honors the life of leadership, faith, and service of Peter Spencer, founder of the African Union Church and of the Festival. Recognizes the service volunteers and religious leaders who ensure that the legacy of Peter Spencer lives on through the continuation of the Festival. 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z  
113-hr-2756 113 hr 2756 Redistricting and Voter Protection Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-07-19 2013-09-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 7 Redistricting and Voter Protection Act of 2013 - Requires a state that enacts a congressional redistricting plan prior to the next decennial census and apportionment of Representatives to obtain a declaratory judgment or preclearance from the Attorney General that such plan does not have the purpose or effect of denying or abridging the right to vote on account of race or color or in contravention of the guarantees of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 2023-01-11T13:24:31Z  
113-hr-2764 113 hr 2764 Sanctity of Life Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-07-19 2013-09-13 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] TX R S000937 9 Sanctity of Life Act of 2013 - Declares that: (1) human life is deemed to exist from fertilization, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) "person" includes all such human life. Recognizes that each state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of those within the state's jurisdiction whom the state rationally regards as human beings. 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. 2023-01-11T13:24:30Z  
113-s-1242 113 s 1242 HOME Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-27 2013-06-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] OH D B000944 13 Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act of 2013 or HOME Act of 2013 - Amends the Fair Housing Act, with respect to prohibited discrimination in housing sales and rentals, residential real estate-related transactions, and brokerage services, to specify that the race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin basis of discrimination may be actual or perceived. Adds to the list of prohibited actual or perceived bases sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, and source of income. Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968, with respect to prohibited intimidation, interference, or injury of individuals, to specify that the race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin basis of discrimination may be actual or perceived. Adds also to the list of prohibited actual or perceived bases sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income. Redefines "discriminatory housing practice" to specify that the definition: (1) applies regardless of whether the discriminatory practices occur pre- or post-acquisition; and (2) includes a failure to comply with administrative requirements of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including related regulations, in a manner affirmatively to further nondiscrimination policies. Redefines "familial status" to include individuals (under age 18) residing with: (1) a foster parent or another person having lawful physical custody of such individuals; or (2) anyone standing in loco parentis of such individuals (currently, the designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with the parent's or other person's written permission). Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act to grant the Attorney General pre-litigation subpoena power if there is reason to believe that any person may be in possession, custody, or control of any documentary material or information relevant to an investigation under the respective Act. Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination against credit … 2023-01-11T13:24:38Z  
113-hr-2479 113 hr 2479 HOME Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-25 2013-07-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] NY D N000002 27 Housing Opportunities Made Equal Act of 2013 or HOME Act of 2013 - Amends the Fair Housing Act, with respect to prohibited discrimination in housing sales and rentals, residential real estate-related transactions, and brokerage services, to specify that the race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin basis of discrimination may be actual or perceived. Adds to the list of prohibited actual or perceived bases sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, and source of income. Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968, with respect to prohibited intimidation, interference, or injury of individuals, to specify that the race, color, religion, sex, familial status, or national origin basis of discrimination may be actual or perceived. Adds also to the list of prohibited actual or perceived bases sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income. Redefines "discriminatory housing practice" to specify that the definition: (1) applies regardless of whether the discriminatory practices occur pre- or post-acquisition; and (2) includes a failure to comply with administrative requirements of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including related regulations, in a manner affirmatively to further nondiscrimination policies. Redefines "familial status" to include individuals (under age 18) residing with: (1) a foster parent or another person having lawful physical custody of such individuals; or (2) anyone standing in loco parentis of such individuals (currently, the designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with the parent's or other person's written permission). Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act to grant the Attorney General pre-litigation subpoena power if there is reason to believe that any person may be in possession, custody, or control of any documentary material or information relevant to an investigation under the respective Act. Amends the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination against credit … 2023-01-11T13:24:47Z  
113-sres-175 113 sres 175 A resolution observing Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, 1865, the day on which slavery finally came to an end in the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-19 2013-06-19 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4725; text as passed Senate: CR S4675-4676) Senate Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] MI D L000261 34 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free) and supports the continued nationwide celebration of such Day to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States. Recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is a part of the history and heritage of the United States. 2022-03-03T21:27:53Z  
113-sjres-18 113 sjres 18 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies or other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-18 2013-06-18 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT] MT D T000464 5 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are intended to be the rights of natural persons; and (2) the words "people," "person," or "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities established by the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state, and that such corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through their elected state and federal representatives, deem reasonable and are otherwise consistent with the powers of Congress and the states. Prohibits this Amendment from limiting the rights of freedom of speech, the press, exercise of religion, association, and all such other unalienable rights of the people. 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z  
113-hres-268 113 hres 268 Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-17 2013-06-17 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] TX D J000032 40 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day. Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:23:21Z  
113-hr-2387 113 hr 2387 Rabbi Arthur Schneier Congressional Gold Medal Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-14 2013-06-17 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NY D M000087 31 Rabbi Arthur Schneier Congressional Gold Medal Act - Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal to Rabbi Arthur Schneier in recognition of his pioneering role in promoting religious freedom and human rights throughout the world. 2023-01-11T13:24:50Z  
113-sres-170 113 sres 170 A resolution commemorating John Lewis on the 50th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-13 2013-06-19 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] GA R I000055 3 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends Congressman John Lewis of Georgia on the 50th anniversary of his chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and commemorates his legacy of working to secure civil liberties for all. 2023-01-11T13:24:36Z  
113-s-1150 113 s 1150 Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-12 2013-06-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] CT D B001277 6 Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2013 - Authorizes the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives to make appropriate arrangements for the posthumous presentation, on behalf of Congress, of a gold medal of appropriate design in commemoration of Constance Baker Motley (civil rights attorney at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., first African-American woman elected to the New York State Senate, and Chief Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York), in recognition of her enduring contributions and service to the United States. 2023-01-11T13:24:41Z  
113-s-1121 113 s 1121 Fourth Amendment Restoration Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-07 2013-06-10 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Fourth Amendment Restoration Act of 2013 - Provides that the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution shall not be construed to allow any U.S. government agency to search the phone records of Americans without a warrant based on probable cause. 2019-02-20T12:32:01Z  
113-hres-248 113 hres 248 Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-06-04 2013-06-04 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 21 Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 2023-01-11T13:23:22Z  
113-s-1037 113 s 1037 Fourth Amendment Preservation and Protection Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-23 2013-05-23 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 0 Fourth Amendment Preservation and Protection Act of 2013 - Prohibits the federal government or a state or local government from obtaining or seeking to obtain information relating to an individual or group of individuals held by a third party in a system of records, except as authorized by this Act. Deems information obtained otherwise to be inadmissible in a criminal prosecution in a court of law. Permits the government to obtain, and a court to admit, information relating to an individual held by a third party in a system of records if: (1) the individual whose name or identification information the government is using to access the information provides express and informed consent to the search; or (2) the government obtains a warrant, upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. 2023-01-11T13:25:00Z  
113-hres-221 113 hres 221 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-17 2013-06-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 36 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. Encourages: (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances to achieve safer learning environments; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) the federal government, states, international funding organizations, and U.S. bilateral and multilateral aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBT people. 2023-01-11T13:25:02Z  
113-hjres-44 113 hjres 44 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-14 2013-06-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] WI D P000607 26 Constitutional Amendment - Grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. 2022-11-15T16:35:15Z  
113-hjres-43 113 hjres 43 Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-09 2014-03-12 Ms. Speier asked unanimous consent that she be considered the first sponsor of H.J. Res. 43, removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment, a bill originally introduced by Representative Robert Andrews of New Jersey, for the purposes of adding cosponsors and requesting re-printings pursuant to clause 7 of rule 12. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 106 Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states. 2022-11-15T16:33:15Z  
113-hr-1944 113 hr 1944 Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2014 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-09 2014-02-27 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] WI R S000244 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here, with an updated short title.) Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2014 - (Sec. 2) 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. Defines "economic development," generally, as the taking of private property, without the consent of the owner, and conveying or leasing such property from one private person or entity to another for commercial enterprise. Sets forth exclusions from such definition, including: (1) conveying private property for specified public uses; (2) leasing property to a private person or entity that occupies an incidental part of public property or facility; (3) acquiring abandoned property; (4) taking private property for use by a utility providing electric, natural gas, telecommunication, water, wastewater, or other utility services directly to the public or indirectly through provision of such services at the wholesale level for resale to the public; and (5) redevelopment of a brownfield site. Renders a state or political subdivision ineligible for any federal economic development funds for a period of two fiscal years following a final judgment by a court that it has violated such prohibition. Declares that a state or political subdivision shall not be ineligible if it returns all real property constituting a violation, replaces any property destroyed, and repairs any other property damaged as a result of the violation. Requires a state to pay applicable penalties and interest to reattain eligibility. (Sec. 3) Prohibits the federal government from exercising its powe… 2023-01-11T13:27:01Z  
113-sjres-15 113 sjres 15 A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-09 2013-05-09 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 35 Eliminates the time limit for ratification of the equal rights amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. Declares that such amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states. 2023-01-11T13:24:56Z  
113-hr-1843 113 hr 1843 Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-07 2013-06-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 45 Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 or the REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that federal and state laws, policies, and regulations regarding people living with HIV/AIDS should: (1) not place unique or additional burdens on such individuals solely as a result of their HIV status; and (2) demonstrate a public health-oriented, evidence-based, medically accurate, and contemporary understanding of HIV transmission, health implications, treatment, and the impact of punitive HIV-specific laws, policies, regulations, and judicial precedents and decisions on public health and on affected people, families, and communities. Directs: (1) the Attorney General (AG), Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Secretary of Defense (DOD) to initiate a national review of federal (including military) and state laws, policies, regulations, and judicial precedents and decisions regarding criminal and related civil commitment cases involving people living with HIV/AIDS; and (2) the AG to transmit to Congress and make publicly available the results of such review with related recommendations. Requires the AG and HHS Secretary to: (1) develop and publicly release guidance and best practice recommendations for states, and (2) establish an integrated monitoring and evaluation system to measure state progress. Directs the AG and HHS and DOD Secretaries to transmit to the President and Congress any proposals necessary to implement adjustments to federal laws, policies, or regulations. Prohibits this Act from being construed to discourage the prosecution of individuals who intentionally transmit or attempt to transmit HIV to another individual. 2022-03-03T21:29:08Z  
113-s-886 113 s 886 District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-07 2013-05-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] UT R L000577 34 District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion within the District of Columbia except in conformity with this Act's requirements. Requires the physician to first make a determination of the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child, or reasonably rely upon such a determination made by another physician, by making inquiries of the pregnant woman and performing such medical examinations and tests as a reasonably prudent physician would consider necessary. Prohibits the abortion from being performed if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater. Makes an exception where necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness, or injury, excluding psychological or emotional conditions. Permits a physician to terminate a pregnancy under such exception only in the manner which provides the best opportunity for the unborn child to survive, unless termination of the pregnancy in that manner would pose a greater risk of the death or substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including psychological or emotional conditions, of the pregnant woman than would other available methods. Prescribes penalties for violations. Bars prosecution of a woman upon whom an abortion is performed in violation of this Act, but authorizes such a woman or the father or maternal grandparent of the unborn child to obtain appropriate relief through a civil action. Provides for injunctive relief to prevent violations. Sets forth specified privacy protections in court proceedings for the woman upon whom an abortion has been performed. Requires any physician who performs an abortion within the District to report it to the Department of Health of the District of Columbia, which shall issue annual public reports. 2023-01-11T13:24:59Z  
113-sres-129 113 sres 129 A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-05-06 2013-05-23 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3878) Senate Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] HI D H001042 7 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander community enhances the rich diversity of the United States. 2023-01-11T13:24:56Z  
113-hres-189 113 hres 189 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-04-26 2013-04-26 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] CA D C001080 41 Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's history. Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 2022-11-15T16:32:53Z  
113-hconres-28 113 hconres 28 Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-04-09 2013-04-09 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] FL D F000462 112 Recognizes the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. 2022-11-15T16:35:05Z  
113-hres-132 113 hres 132 Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-21 2013-03-21 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] CA D C001097 28 Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!") 2022-11-15T16:32:50Z  
113-sres-86 113 sres 86 A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-21 2013-03-21 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2162-2163) Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 9 Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!") 2022-11-15T16:33:25Z  
113-s-583 113 s 583 Life at Conception Act of 2013 Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-14 2013-03-18 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 30. Senate Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] KY R P000603 21 Life at Conception Act of 2013 - Declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being beginning at the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Prohibits construing this Act to require the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child. 2019-02-20T12:30:30Z  
113-s-555 113 s 555 CINEMA Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-13 2013-05-14 Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] IA D H000206 0 Captioning and Image Narration to Enhance Movie Accessibility Act or the CINEMA Act - Amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to declare it a discriminatory practice for any person who owns, leases (or leases to), or operates certain movie complexes to fail to ensure that the motion pictures are accessible to individuals with disabilities, including by making open captioning (openly displaying text on the movie screen), closed captioning (displaying text through an individual device), and video description (narrated descriptions) available for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or have other disabilities. Applies this Act to entities operating a complex of at least two movie theaters, screening rooms, or similar venues, at a single location, that are used for the exhibition of copyrighted motion pictures, if such exhibition is open to the public. 2022-11-15T16:35:12Z  
113-hr-1091 113 hr 1091 Life at Conception Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-12 2013-04-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice. House Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] OH R J000289 132 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, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Prohibits construing this Act to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child. 2019-11-15T21:33:29Z  
113-sres-74 113 sres 74 A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-11 2013-03-11 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1669; text as passed Senate: CR S1598; text of measure as introduced: CR S1598) Senate Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] NH D S001181 15 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals of International Women's Day. Recognizes that the empowerment of women is linked to the potential of countries to generate economic growth, sustainable democracy, and inclusive security. Honors the women in the United States and around the world who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls and to pursuing policies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls worldwide. 2019-02-20T12:28:04Z  
113-s-457 113 s 457 Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-03-05 2013-03-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 6 Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the posthumous presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Alice Paul (founder of the National Woman's Party), to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. 2022-11-15T16:34:07Z  
113-sjres-10 113 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 2013-03-05 2013-03-05 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Senate Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] NJ D M000639 17 Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits denying or abridging equality of rights under the law by the United States or by any state on account of sex. 2022-11-15T16:32:54Z  
113-hr-852 113 hr 852 Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-27 2013-02-27 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13] NY D R000053 34 Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act - Authorizes the posthumous award of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in Congress, and her campaign to be the first African-American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President of the United States. 2021-09-27T21:09:08Z  
113-hr-874 113 hr 874 Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-27 2013-02-27 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. House Rep. Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3] NJ R R000594 17 Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act - Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to make arrangements for the presentation of a congressional gold medal in commemoration of Alice Paul, to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell duplicates in bronze of such medal. Requires proceeds from the sale of such medals to be deposited into the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 2022-11-15T16:32:38Z  
113-sres-56 113 sres 56 A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-26 2013-02-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878) Senate Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] MD D C000141 5 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network to achieve freedom for individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and (3) the Harriet Tubman Organization of Cambridge, Maryland, and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, both of Auburn, New York, for preserving the heritage of the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve Tubman's legacy. 2022-03-03T21:29:11Z  
113-hconres-17 113 hconres 17 Expressing the sense of Congress that a day should be designated as "National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day". Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-15 2013-02-15 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] OH D F000455 27 Expresses the sense of Congress that a National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day should be designated to remind all Americans of the critical role that the Voting Rights Act of 1965 continues to play in protecting the right to vote, and to be an occasion for them to voice their support for this landmark civil rights law. 2022-11-15T16:34:53Z  
113-hjres-29 113 hjres 29 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-14 2013-02-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice. House Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8] MN D N000127 3 Constitutional Amendment - Declares that: (1) the rights protected by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only; (2) artificial entities (such as corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities established by the laws of any state, the United States, or any foreign state) shall have no rights under the Constitution and are subject to regulation by the people, through federal, state, or local law; and (3) the privileges of such artificial entities shall not be construed to be inherent or inalienable. Directs federal, state and local government to: (1) regulate, limit, or prohibit contributions and expenditures, including a candidate's own contributions and expenditures, for the purpose of influencing the election of any candidate for public office or any ballot measure; and (2) require that any permissible contributions and expenditures be publicly disclosed. Prohibits the judiciary from construing the spending of money to influence elections to be speech under the First Amendment. Prohibits this amendment from being construed to abridge the freedom of the press. 2022-11-15T16:32:56Z  
113-sres-31 113 sres 31 A resolution celebrating Black History Month. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-13 2013-02-13 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S717-718; text as passed Senate: CR S716) Senate Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] NY D G000555 35 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and recognize the contributions of African Americans. Recognizes the injustices that African Americans have endured and commends the African-American community for overcoming those injustices and changing the course and nature of history by forging the fight for equality. Calls for the United States to: (1) move forward as one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all; and (2) honor the contribution of pioneers who helped to ensure its legacy. 2019-02-20T12:27:58Z  
113-hconres-12 113 hconres 12 Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 104th anniversary. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-12 2013-04-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 42 Recognizes the 104th anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons. 2021-04-19T14:11:55Z  
113-hr-537 113 hr 537 Social Networking Online Protection Act Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-06 2013-04-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. House Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] NY D E000179 7 Social Networking Online Protection Act - Prohibits employers from: (1) requiring or requesting that an employee or applicant for employment provide a user name, password, or any other means for accessing a private email account or personal account on a social networking website; or (2) discharging, disciplining, discriminating against, denying employment or promotion to, or threatening to take any such action against any employee or applicant who refuses to provide such information, files a compliant or institutes a proceeding under this Act, or testifies in any such proceeding. Sets forth, with respect to employer violations of this Act: (1) civil penalities; (2) the authority of the Secretary of Labor to bring injunctive actions; and (3) the jurisdiction of U.S. district courts to provide legal or equitable relief including employment, reinstatement, promotion, and payment of lost wages and benefits. Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit certain institutions of higher education and local educational agencies from requesting such password or account information from students or potential students. Prohibits denial of admission, suspension, expulsion, and other discipline or discrimination against students who decline to provide such information, file a complaint, institute a proceeding, or testify in any related proceeding. 2022-11-15T16:34:48Z  
113-hres-54 113 hres 54 Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-05 2013-02-05 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] MI D C000714 42 Recognizes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States to stand up for freedom and the principles of the Constitution. 2022-11-15T16:32:52Z  
113-hres-49 113 hres 49 Recognizing the significance of Black History Month. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-02-04 2013-02-04 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 46 Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world. 2021-04-19T14:16:11Z  
113-s-186 113 s 186 A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where the 4 little Black girls lost their lives, which served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-01-30 2013-01-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Senate Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL] AL R S000320 71 Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a congressional gold medal to commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley (children who lost their lives in the September 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, an incident recognized as a catalyst for the civil rights movement). Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to strike and sell bronze duplicates of such medals, with amounts received from the sale to be deposited in the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund. 2022-11-15T16:34:15Z  

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