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| 114-sres-634 | 114 | sres | 634 | A resolution affirming the importance of the security and privacy of the people of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-12-09 | 2016-12-09 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S7036) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: the United States should recognize the need to protect the safety, security, and personal privacy of all U.S. people; legal and policy changes that impact U.S. security and civil liberties should be made with the consideration of Congress, the executive branch, and the people; and in considering such changes, the United States should recognize the global and economic implications of U.S. security and privacy policies. | 2023-01-11T13:34:42Z | |
| 114-hres-946 | 114 | hres | 946 | Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-12-06 | 2016-12-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] | MI | D | C000714 | 4 | Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Expresses support for the official recognition, by national and international entities, of the Detroit River as an area of historic importance to the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom. | 2023-01-11T13:33:53Z | |
| 114-sres-631 | 114 | sres | 631 | A resolution celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-12-06 | 2016-12-06 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S6761) | Senate | Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] | MI | D | P000595 | 1 | Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Expresses support for the official recognition, by national and international entities, of the Detroit River as an area of historic importance to the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom. | 2023-01-11T13:34:42Z | |
| 114-hr-6417 | 114 | hr | 6417 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] | MA | D | K000379 | 5 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2016 This bill prohibits courts from awarding damages to plaintiffs in civil actions using a calculation for projected future earning potential that takes into account a plaintiff's race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. The Department of Labor must develop guidance for economists to develop future earnings tables that do not rely on such factors. Labor and the Department of Justice must develop guidance for states on how to calculate future earnings in state tort proceedings in a manner that is free of such biases. The Judicial Conference of the United States must report on damages awarded under federal law for personal injury, employment discrimination, tort damages, and cases involving protected classes of individuals sharing a common characteristic or identity who are legally protected against discrimination. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts must submit recommendations to ensure that future earnings calculations that take into account age and disability do not conflict with federal equal protection laws. The Federal Judicial Center must train federal judges on how to implement this bill. | 2023-01-11T13:33:57Z | |
| 114-hr-6421 | 114 | hr | 6421 | Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] | IL | R | R000580 | 23 | Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED), when reviewing whether there has been a violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance) based on an individual's actual or perceived shared Jewish ancestry or Jewish ethnic characteristics, to consider the definition of "anti-Semitism" as part of its assessment of whether the alleged practice was motivated by anti-Semitic intent. For purposes of this bill, the definition of "anti-Semitism" is the definition set forth by the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism of the Department of State in the Fact Sheet issued on June 8, 2010, as adapted from the Working Definition of Anti-Semitism of the European Monitoring Center on Racism and Xenophobia (now known as the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights). | 2023-01-11T13:33:57Z | |
| 114-s-10 | 114 | s | 10 | Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] | SC | R | S001184 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2016 (Sec. 4) This bill requires the Department of Education, when reviewing whether there has been a violation of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance) based on an individual's actual or perceived shared Jewish ancestry or Jewish ethnic characteristics, to consider the definition of "anti-Semitism" as part of its assessment of whether the alleged practice was motivated by anti-Semitic intent. For purposes of this bill, the definition of "anti-Semitism" is the definition set forth by the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism of the Department of State in the Fact Sheet issued on June 8, 2010, as adapted from the Working Definition of Anti-Semitism of the European Monitoring Center on Racism and Xenophobia (now known as the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights). (Sec. 5) Nothing in this bill shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution. | 2023-01-11T13:33:52Z | |
| 114-s-3489 | 114 | s | 3489 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 1 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2016 This bill prohibits courts from awarding damages to plaintiffs in civil actions using a calculation for projected future earning potential that takes into account a plaintiff's race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. The Department of Labor must develop guidance for economists to develop future earnings tables that do not rely on such factors. Labor and the Department of Justice must develop guidance for states on how to calculate future earnings in state tort proceedings in a manner that is free of such biases. The Judicial Conference of the United States must report on damages awarded under federal law for personal injury, employment discrimination, tort damages, and cases involving protected classes of individuals sharing a common characteristic or identity who are legally protected against discrimination. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts must submit recommendations to ensure that future earnings calculations that take into account age and disability do not conflict with federal equal protection laws. The Federal Judicial Center must train federal judges on how to implement this bill. | 2023-01-11T13:33:52Z | |
| 114-hr-6382 | 114 | hr | 6382 | No Religious Registry Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-11-18 | 2016-12-05 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. | House | Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] | WA | D | D000617 | 70 | No Religious Registry Act This bill prohibits U.S. government officials from collecting information or utilizing a registry or database to classify on the basis of religious affiliation: (1) U.S. nationals or aliens lawfully present in the United States, or (2) aliens who apply for a visa or seek admission to the United States or on whose behalf a petition under the immigration laws is submitted. The bill also prohibits studies related to the collection of such information or the establishment or utilization of such a registry or database. Nothing in this bill may be construed to prohibit the collection of information that is provided voluntarily, including information relating to the decennial census. | 2023-01-11T13:34:02Z | |
| 114-hr-6322 | 114 | hr | 6322 | Norman Yoshio Mineta Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-11-15 | 2016-11-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | H001034 | 47 | Norman Yoshio Mineta Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill 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 Norman Yoshio Mineta in recognition of his dedication to public service, civic engagement, and civil rights. | 2023-01-11T13:34:04Z | |
| 114-hr-6255 | 114 | hr | 6255 | Norman Yoshio Mineta Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | H001034 | 44 | Norman Yoshio Mineta Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill 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 Norman Yoshio Mineta in recognition of his dedication to public service, civic engagement, and civil rights. | 2023-01-11T13:33:40Z | |
| 114-hres-915 | 114 | hres | 915 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-09-28 | 2016-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13] | NY | D | R000053 | 5 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name. | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-s-3446 | 114 | s | 3446 | ADA Education and Reform Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] | AZ | R | F000444 | 1 | ADA Education and Reform Act of 2016 This bill requires the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice to develop a program to educate state and local governments and property owners on strategies for promoting access to public accommodations for persons with a disability. The program may include training for professionals to provide guidance about remediation for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The bill prohibits civil actions based on the failure to remove an architectural barrier to access into an existing public accommodation unless: (1) the aggrieved person has provided to the owners or operators a written notice specific enough to identify the barrier, and (2) the owners or operators fail to provide the person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to improve the barrier or they fail to remove the barrier or make substantial progress after providing such a description. The aggrieved person's notice must specify: (1) the address of the property, (2) the specific ADA sections alleged to have been violated, (3) whether a request for assistance in removing an architectural barrier was made, and (4) whether the barrier was permanent or temporary. The Judicial Conference of the United States must develop a model program to promote alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve such claims. The model program should include an expedited method for determining relevant facts related to such barriers and steps to resolve accessibility issues before litigation. | 2023-01-11T13:33:30Z | |
| 114-hconres-164 | 114 | hconres | 164 | Expressing the support for the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-09-27 | 2016-09-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] | TX | D | V000131 | 5 | Observes and recognizes the new crisis of voter suppression tactics that have been enacted by states and localities since the Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision. Urges congressional leadership to allow for an immediate vote on the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-sres-574 | 114 | sres | 574 | A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos and Latinas to the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6089; text as passed Senate: CR S6082-6083) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 23 | (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, 2016, through October 15, 2016. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. | 2018-06-02T06:21:50Z | |
| 114-hres-885 | 114 | hres | 885 | Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos and Latinas to the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-09-22 | 2016-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] | CA | D | C001097 | 77 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:33:37Z | |
| 114-hconres-153 | 114 | hconres | 153 | Expressing the sense of Congress that a day should be designated as "National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-09-15 | 2016-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] | OH | D | F000455 | 42 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-hjres-97 | 114 | hjres | 97 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make a quality education a civil right. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | H001034 | 5 | Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the federal government, states, or places subject to their jurisdiction from denying persons the right to a fair and equal education. The amendment makes it the responsibility of the states, Indian tribes, and territories to provide a quality education to all persons. | 2023-01-11T13:32:35Z | |
| 114-hr-5812 | 114 | hr | 5812 | Civil Rights Uniformity Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-14 | 2016-08-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] | TX | R | O000168 | 4 | Civil Rights Uniformity Act of 2016 This bill prohibits the word "sex" or "gender" from being interpreted to mean "gender identity," and requires "man" or "woman" to be interpreted to refer exclusively to a person's sex, for purposes determining the meaning of federal civil rights laws or related federal administrative agency regulations or guidance. No federal civil rights law shall be interpreted to treat gender identity or transgender status as a protected class, unless it expressly designates "gender identity" or "transgender status" as a protected class. | 2023-01-11T13:33:22Z | |
| 114-hres-831 | 114 | hres | 831 | Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encourage collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8] | WI | R | R000587 | 18 | Promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcycle profiling. Encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end such profiling. Urges state law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials. | 2023-01-11T13:33:17Z | |
| 114-hr-5689 | 114 | hr | 5689 | Disability Integration Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-08 | 2016-07-22 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19] | NY | R | G000564 | 32 | Disability Integration Act of 2016 This bill prohibits states or local governments that provide institutional placements for individuals with disabilities who need long-term assistance with daily living activities or health-related tasks, and prohibits insurance providers that fund such long-term services, from denying community-based services that would enable such individuals, as an alternative to institutionalization, to live in the community and lead an independent life. States, local governments, or insurance providers may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of community-based services by: (1) imposing prohibited eligibility criteria, cost caps, waiting lists, or payment structures; (2) failing to provide a specific community-based service; or (3) requiring an individual to receive a service in a congregate or disability-specific setting. Community-based services must be offered to individuals with such disabilities prior to institutionalization. Institutionalized individuals must be notified regularly of community-based alternatives. States, local governments, and public insurance providers must assess: (1) transportation barriers that prevent individuals from receiving services in integrated settings, and (2) the availability of integrated employment opportunities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must issue regulations requiring states, local governments, or insurance providers to offer community-based long-term services as an alternative to institutional placement. State and local governments, in conjunction with housing agencies, must ensure sufficient availability of affordable, accessible, and integrated housing that is not a disability-specific residential setting or a setting where services are tied to tenancy. Such regulations must also require states and local governments to begin implementing a transition plan to achieve the requirements of this Act within 12 years after its enactment. For 10 years after issuance of the… | 2023-01-11T13:33:27Z | |
| 114-hr-5692 | 114 | hr | 5692 | Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-08 | 2016-07-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 11 | Equal Employment Opportunity Restoration Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal judicial code to permit one or more members of a group seeking relief for discriminatory employment practices under specified provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, equal rights laws under the Revised Statutes, or the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 to sue on behalf of all members of the group if the representative party shows, by a reasonable inference, that: (1) members of the group are so numerous that their joinder is impracticable; (2) claims of the representative party are typical of the claims of the group the representative party seeks to represent and the representative party and the representative party's counsel will fairly and adequately protect the interests of the group; and (3) members of the group are, or have been, subject to an employment practice that has adversely affected or is adversely affecting a significant portion of the group's members. (Thus, it establishes a new standard for employees bringing group actions for certain employment discrimination, notwithstanding the Supreme Court decision in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Dukes, which required "convincing proof of a companywide discriminatory pay and promotion policy" as a prerequisite to class certification.) A representative party may challenge a subjective employment practice covered by any of the above-referenced employment statutes in a group action filed under this bill to the same extent as the party may challenge any other employment practice covered by such a statute in such an action. A "subjective employment practice" is defined as: (1) an employer's policy of leaving personnel decisions to the unguided discretion of supervisors, managers, and other employees with authority to make such personnel decisions; or (2) an employment practice combining such a subjective employment practice with other types of personnel decisions. The bill prohibits the fact that ind… | 2023-01-11T13:33:27Z | |
| 114-hr-5693 | 114 | hr | 5693 | Fair Employment Protection Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-08 | 2016-09-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 17 | Fair Employment Protection Act of 2016 This bill sets forth employer liability standards to be applied in employee harassment claims under specified provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Revised Statutes, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991, employment discrimination laws relating to certain executive branch employees, and the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. The bill declares that employers under such Acts are liable for the acts of any individual whose harassment of an employee has created or continued an unlawful hostile work environment if, at the time of the harassment: (1) such individual was authorized by that employer to undertake or recommend tangible employment actions affecting the employee or to direct the employee's daily work activities, or (2) the negligence of the employer led to the creation or continuation of that hostile work environment (thus modifies the liability standards provided by the Supreme Court in Vance v. Ball State University, which limited the category of supervisors for whom an employer may be held vicariously liable to those individuals who have authority to take tangible employment actions). | 2023-01-11T13:33:26Z | |
| 114-hr-5682 | 114 | hr | 5682 | Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-07 | 2016-07-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] | NY | D | S000480 | 14 | Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or stereotypes in all areas of education. The office must: (1) provide technical assistance and annual training to title IX coordinators, and (2) develop a handbook for conducting self-evaluations of title IX compliance. The training must address "compound discrimination" (defined as discrimination based on sex and other characteristics, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, or age). The office may award grants to educational entities and partnerships to: train students, teachers, faculty, and personnel; increase campus resources, facilities, and course offerings; support title IX coordinators in performing outreach, advocacy, and education; identify patterns or systemic problems in title IX compliance; strengthen prevention education and awareness programs; conduct campus climate and victimization surveys; identify gender inequities; and improve data collection and reporting of gender equity indicators from academic assessments, civil rights data, campus data, employment data, attendance and absenteeism data, or title IX coordinator-to-student ratios. ED must coordinate with the Institute of Education Sciences and other federal offices and entities to investigate, identify, and disseminate best practices to: (1) reduce and prevent sex stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in cur… | 2023-01-11T13:33:27Z | |
| 114-s-3147 | 114 | s | 3147 | Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-07 | 2016-07-07 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 10 | Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an Office for Gender Equity to support state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities. The office may provide grants and perform activities to reduce or prevent discrimination, bias, harassment, or violence based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions or stereotypes in all areas of education. The office must: (1) provide technical assistance and annual training to title IX coordinators, and (2) develop a handbook for conducting self-evaluations of title IX compliance. The training must address "compound discrimination" (defined as discrimination based on sex and other characteristics, including race, ethnicity, national origin, disability status, religion, or age). The office may award grants to educational entities and partnerships to: train students, teachers, faculty, and personnel; increase campus resources, facilities, and course offerings; support title IX coordinators in performing outreach, advocacy, and education; identify patterns or systemic problems in title IX compliance; strengthen prevention education and awareness programs; conduct campus climate and victimization surveys; identify gender inequities; and improve data collection and reporting of gender equity indicators from academic assessments, civil rights data, campus data, employment data, attendance and absenteeism data, or title IX coordinator-to-student ratios. ED must coordinate with the Institute of Education Sciences and other federal offices and entities to investigate, identify, and disseminate best practices to: (1) reduce and prevent sex stereotyping, bias, and discrimination in cur… | 2023-01-11T13:33:16Z | |
| 114-hres-802 | 114 | hres | 802 | Recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear", a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-07-05 | 2016-07-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 3 | Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear." | 2023-01-11T13:33:18Z | |
| 114-hr-5586 | 114 | hr | 5586 | Customer Non-Discrimination Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-24 | 2016-06-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | W000822 | 23 | Customer Non-Discrimination Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. It defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. The bill expands the categories of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide: exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; goods, services, or programs, including a store, a shopping center, an online retailer or service provider, a salon, a bank, a gas station, a food bank, a service or care center, a shelter, a travel agency, a funeral parlor, or a health care, accounting, or legal service; or transportation services. "Establishment" shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. Protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin must include protections against discrimination based on: (1) an association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; or (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class. The bill prohibits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 from providing a claim, defense, or basis for challenging such protections. The bill prohibits denial of an individual's access to a shared facility (including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room) that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. | 2023-01-11T13:32:43Z | |
| 114-s-3089 | 114 | s | 3089 | Fair Employment Protection Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 10 | Fair Employment Protection Act of 2016 This bill sets forth employer liability standards to be applied in employee harassment claims under specified provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Revised Statutes, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, the Government Employee Rights Act of 1991, employment discrimination laws relating to certain executive branch employees, and the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. The bill declares that employers under such Acts are liable for the acts of any individual whose harassment of an employee has created or continued an unlawful hostile work environment if, at the time of the harassment: (1) such individual was authorized by that employer to undertake or recommend tangible employment actions affecting the employee or to direct the employee's daily work activities, or (2) the negligence of the employer led to the creation or continuation of that hostile work environment (thus modifies the liability standards provided by the Supreme Court in Vance v. Ball State University, which limited the category of supervisors for whom an employer may be held vicariously liable to those individuals who have authority to take tangible employment actions). | 2023-01-11T13:32:38Z | |
| 114-sres-510 | 114 | sres | 510 | A resolution affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to women and girls, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase such opportunities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-23 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4552-4553) | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 37 | Recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Commends the work of the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure that schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, including dating violence, pregnancy, sex-stereotyping, and discrimination based on actual or perceived gender identity. Recognizes that progress must still be made to ensure that no educational institution that receives federal education funding discriminates against any persons because of their sex. | 2023-01-11T13:32:36Z | |
| 114-sres-511 | 114 | sres | 511 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 26, 2016, as "LGBT Equality Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-23 | 2016-06-23 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4553) | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 32 | Expresses support for: (1) equal rights and protections for all individuals, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of June 26, 2016, as LGBT Equality Day. Acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that individuals in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. | 2023-01-11T13:32:36Z | |
| 114-s-3073 | 114 | s | 3073 | Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 14 | Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission Act This bill establishes a Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission to develop and execute programs and activities to commemorate the centennial of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which prohibits the federal government and states from denying U.S. citizens the right to vote on account of sex. | 2023-01-11T13:32:38Z | |
| 114-sres-500 | 114 | sres | 500 | A resolution designating June 19, 2016, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4323; text as passed Senate: CR S4305-4306) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 40 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates June 19, 2016, 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. | 2021-12-17T16:05:24Z | |
| 114-hres-787 | 114 | hres | 787 | Recognizing June 19, 2016, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-15 | 2016-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 57 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:32:41Z | |
| 114-s-3054 | 114 | s | 3054 | Preserving Civil Rights Heritage Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 0 | Preserving Civil Rights Heritage Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of significant civil rights sites, including: the former home of Medgar Evers in Jackson, Mississippi; the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi; the site of Bryant's Store in Money, Mississippi; the former office of Dr. Gilbert in Biloxi, Mississippi; and the Old Neshoba County Jail in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Interior must submit its recommendations to Congress after evaluating the suitability and feasibility of designating each site as a unit of the National Park System and considering other alternatives for preservation, protection, and interpretation by federal, state, or local governments or private or nonprofit organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:32:39Z | |
| 114-sres-488 | 114 | sres | 488 | A resolution recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear", a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-10 | 2016-06-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790; text as passed Senate: CR S3797) | Senate | Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] | MS | R | W000437 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear." Recognizes the discipline and focus required to complete the march during the most contentious decade in the Civil Rights Movement to encourage African-Americans to defy intimidation and register voters. | 2018-06-02T06:20:53Z | |
| 114-sres-491 | 114 | sres | 491 | A resolution designating June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-10 | 2016-06-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3812; text as passed Senate: CR S3797) | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 4 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates June 12, 2016, as a national day of racial amity and reconciliation. Expresses support for all people of the United States who join in activities in support of the goals and ideals of racial amity. | 2018-06-02T06:20:54Z | |
| 114-hres-772 | 114 | hres | 772 | Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-06-08 | 2016-06-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 15 | Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights to be recognized and protected by the U.S. Constitution; and (2) the United States should continue to strive to ensure that the promise of equality is realized for all people in the United States. Recognizes that all people in the United States 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 countless other LGBTQ people for equality, Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month. | 2023-01-11T13:32:42Z | |
| 114-hres-757 | 114 | hres | 757 | 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 history of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] | CA | D | C001080 | 0 | Recognizes the significance of 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 communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-hres-760 | 114 | hres | 760 | Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 24 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-sres-481 | 114 | sres | 481 | A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2016 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and 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 | 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3381; text as passed Senate: CR S3297-3298) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 24 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of May 2016 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. | 2018-06-02T06:20:43Z | |
| 114-hr-5307 | 114 | hr | 5307 | Title IX Clarification Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Abraham, Ralph Lee [R-LA-5] | LA | R | A000374 | 12 | Title IX Clarification Act of 2016 This bill amends title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to define "sex" as the biological sex of an individual for purposes of enforcing the prohibition against discrimination on the basis of sex under education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. | 2023-01-11T13:33:00Z | |
| 114-hr-5294 | 114 | hr | 5294 | Student Privacy Protection and Safety Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-05-19 | 2016-09-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. | House | Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] | TX | R | B001291 | 23 | Student Privacy Protection and Safety Act of 2016 This bill invalidates the Dear Colleague Letter on Transgender Students, dated May 13, 2016, that was issued by the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to provide guidance to schools receiving federal financial assistance about the treatment of transgender students under the prohibitions against sex discrimination in title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The invalidation applies until superseded by an Act of Congress that directs federal departments to issue guidance on transgender issues. | 2023-01-11T13:33:00Z | |
| 114-hr-5272 | 114 | hr | 5272 | Do No Harm Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-05-18 | 2016-05-23 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] | MA | D | K000379 | 36 | Do No Harm Act This bill makes the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) inapplicable to federal laws (or implementations of laws) that: protect against discrimination or the promotion of equal opportunity, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, Executive Order 11246 (concerning equal employment opportunity), the Violence Against Women Act, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) rules entitled "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity"; require employers to provide wages, other compensation, or benefits, including leave; protect collective activity in the workplace; protect against child labor, abuse, or exploitation; or provide for access to, information about, referrals for, provision of, or coverage for, any health care item or service. Under current law, RFRA prohibits the government from substantially burdening a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability, except in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest when using the least restrictive means. The bill makes RFRA inapplicable to: (1) terms requiring goods, services, functions, or activities to be performed or provided to beneficiaries of government contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or awards; or (2) denials of a person's full and equal enjoyment of a government-provided good, service, benefit, facility, privilege, advantage, or accommodation. To assert a RFRA claim or defense in a judicial proceeding, the government must be a party to the proceeding. | 2023-01-11T13:33:01Z | |
| 114-hr-5275 | 114 | hr | 5275 | Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-05-18 | 2016-05-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] | IN | R | M001189 | 58 | Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016 This bill declares that it shall not be unlawful under federal law for a state or local government to enact or enforce a policy regarding the use of sex-segregated bathrooms or locker rooms of educational institutions on the basis of gender identity. The bill prohibits the reduction or denial of federal financial assistance on the basis that a state or local government enacts or enforces such a policy. | 2023-01-11T13:33:01Z | |
| 114-hr-5260 | 114 | hr | 5260 | Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] | VA | D | S000185 | 17 | Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to allow private civil causes of action for disparate impact violations (to the same extent as intentional violations) of federal regulations of general applicability that prohibit discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Education programs that receive financial assistance authorized or extended by the Department of Education (ED) must designate at least one compliance coordinator to carry out these nondiscrimination responsibilities and to investigate complaints. The Department of Education Organization Act is amended to establish an ED-appointed Special Assistant for Equity and Inclusion within ED to: (1) promote, coordinate, and evaluate equity and inclusion programs, including the dissemination of information, technical assistance, and coordination of research activities; and (2) advise ED on matters relating to equity and inclusion. | 2023-01-11T13:33:01Z | |
| 114-hres-714 | 114 | hres | 714 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and Fair Housing Month, which includes bringing attention to the discrimination faced by minority populations in the United States in housing and housing-related transactions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, and religion. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-04-29 | 2016-05-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 14 | Recognizes the significance of Fair Housing Month. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, upon the occasions of the 48th and 28th anniversaries of their enactment, respectively. Encourages all people and levels of government to rededicate themselves to the enforcement and ideals of fair housing laws. | 2023-01-11T13:31:28Z | |
| 114-hr-5107 | 114 | hr | 5107 | Social Networking Online Protection Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-04-28 | 2016-04-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] | NY | D | E000179 | 3 | Social Networking Online Protection Act This bill prohibits employers from: (1) requiring or requesting that employees or applicants for employment provide their passwords or any other means for accessing their private email accounts or personal online accounts, including social networking websites; or (2) discharging, disciplining, discriminating against, denying employment or promotion to, or threatening to take any such action against employees or applicants who refuse to provide such information, file a complaint or institute a proceeding under this bill, or testify in any such proceeding. Employers who violate these prohibitions are subject to: (1) civil penalties; (2) the authority of the Department 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. The Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 are amended to prohibit certain institutions of higher education and local educational agencies from requesting such password or account information from students or potential students. The bill 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. | 2023-01-11T13:31:32Z | |
| 114-hr-5067 | 114 | hr | 5067 | Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-04-26 | 2016-05-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] | GA | D | L000287 | 78 | Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 This bill permanently reauthorizes the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 (Emmett Till Act) and expands the responsibilities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to include the investigation and prosecution of criminal civil rights statutes violations that resulted in a death, regardless of when the violations occurred. (Currently, the Emmett Till Act is scheduled to expire at the end of FY2017 and such investigations are limited to violations that occurred before 1970.) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that all authorities with jurisdiction should: (1) coordinate information sharing; (2) hold accountable individuals who were perpetrators of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil rights murders; and (3) comply with Freedom of Information Act requests. In investigating a complaint, DOJ may coordinate activities with entities that DOJ determines to be appropriate. DOJ shall reopen and review cases closed without an in-person investigation conducted by DOJ or the FBI. DOJ must establish a task force to conduct a thorough investigation of Emmett Till Act cases. In an annual report to Congress, DOJ must indicate: (1) the number of cases referred by a civil rights organization, an institution of higher education, or a state or local law enforcement agency; (2) the number of such cases that resulted in federal charges; (3) the date any such charges were filed; (4) whether DOJ has declined to prosecute or participate in an investigation of a referred case; and (5) any activity on reopened cases. DOJ may award grants to civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities for expenses associated with investigating offenses under the Emmett Till Act. | 2023-01-11T13:31:33Z | |
| 114-s-2854 | 114 | s | 2854 | Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-04-26 | 2016-12-16 | Became Public Law No: 114-325. | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 19 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on December 7, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill reauthorizes the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act of 2007 (Emmett Till Act) and expands the responsibilities of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to include the investigation and prosecution of criminal civil rights statutes violations that occurred before 1980 and resulted in a death. (Currently, Emmett Till Act investigations are limited to violations that occurred before 1970.) The bill expresses the sense of Congress that all authorities with jurisdiction should: (1) meet regularly with civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, and DOJ-designated entities to coordinate information sharing and discuss the status of DOJ's Emmett Till Act work; (2) support the full accounting of all victims whose deaths or disappearances were the result of racially motivated crimes; (3) hold accountable under federal and state law individuals who were perpetrators of, or accomplices in, unsolved civil rights murders and disappearances; (4) keep families regularly informed about the status of the investigations; and (5) expeditiously comply with Freedom of Information Act requests and develop a singular, publicly accessible repository of these disclosed documents. In investigating a complaint, DOJ may coordinate activities with entities that DOJ determines to be appropriate. DOJ may reopen and review cases closed without an in-person investigation conducted by DOJ or the FBI. DOJ must hold meetings with the Civil Rights Division, the FBI, the Community Relations Service, civil rights organizations, institutions of higher education, DOJ-designated entities, and state and local law enforcement to discuss the status of its Emmett Till Act work. In an annual report to Congress, DOJ must indicate: the number of cases referred by a civil r… | 2023-04-24T20:39:51Z | |
| 114-sres-410 | 114 | sres | 410 | A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-04-04 | 2016-04-04 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1642) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 15 | 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!", which is Spanish for "Yes, we can!", as a symbol of unity and hope for each individual who seeks justice. | 2023-01-11T13:33:05Z | |
| 114-hres-662 | 114 | hres | 662 | Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-03-23 | 2016-03-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] | CA | D | C001097 | 46 | 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!") | 2023-01-11T13:31:47Z | |
| 114-sres-405 | 114 | sres | 405 | A resolution designating Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the site of the centennial commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, in coordination with Vision 2020. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-03-17 | 2016-03-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1600) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 0 | Recognizes the crucial role that the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution played in advancing women's rights and in promoting the democratic values at the core of the United States. Designates Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the site of the national centennial commemoration of ratification of the 19th Amendment. Commends the efforts of Vision 2020 to orchestrate, lead, and coordinate that occasion in Philadelphia and to continue the fight for equality for women. | 2023-01-11T13:31:42Z | |
| 114-sres-409 | 114 | sres | 409 | A resolution recognizing March 2016 as "National Women's History Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-03-17 | 2016-03-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1607; text as passed Senate: CR S1602-1603) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 27 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates March 2016 as National Women's History Month. Recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States. | 2021-12-17T16:04:22Z | |
| 114-hr-4719 | 114 | hr | 4719 | COMPLI Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-03-07 | 2016-04-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9] | CA | D | M001166 | 0 | Correcting Obstructions to Mediate, Prevent, and Limit Inaccessibility Act or the COMPLI Act This bill amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to prohibit persons aggrieved by certain public accommodation violations from commencing a civil action for discrimination unless they: (1) provide the owner or operator of the accommodation with a written notice that is specific enough to identify the violation; (2) specify in the notice that the owner or operator has 90 days to remove or correct the violation before an action will be brought; and (3) refrain from sending demand letters, requests for settlement, or other communications to the owner or operator during such 90-day period. An owner or operator of a public accommodation who is provided such a notice must notify the public of the alleged violation and the steps being taken to remedy it. Owners or operators are entitled to an additional 30 days to comply if they make a good faith effort but are unable to correct the violation within the original 90-day period. A civil action for discrimination based on such a violation may not be commenced while a civil action relating to the same violation is pending. | 2023-01-11T13:31:54Z | |
| 114-sres-379 | 114 | sres | 379 | A resolution celebrating Black History Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-29 | 2016-02-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1101; text as passed Senate: CR S1088-1089) | Senate | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] | NY | D | G000555 | 45 | (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 to commemorate 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 a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." | 2021-12-17T16:04:07Z | |
| 114-hres-626 | 114 | hres | 626 | Recognizing the significance of the 74th 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 | 2016-02-25 | 2016-02-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] | CA | D | T000472 | 21 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:32:03Z | |
| 114-sres-372 | 114 | sres | 372 | A resolution celebrating Black History Month | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-24 | 2016-02-24 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1000-1001) | Senate | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] | NY | D | G000555 | 46 | Recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate 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 a nation "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." | 2023-01-11T13:31:57Z | |
| 114-sres-373 | 114 | sres | 373 | A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Executive Order 9066 and expressing the sense of the Senate that policies that discriminate against any individual based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion of that individual would be a repetition of the mistakes of Executive Order 9066 and contrary to the values of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-24 | 2016-02-24 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1001-1003; text of measure as introduced: CR S1001) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 33 | Recognizes the historical significance of: (1) February 19, 1942, as the date on which President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which restricted the freedom of Japanese Americans; and (2) February 19, 1976, as the date on which President Gerald Ford issued Presidential Proclamation 4417, which formally terminated such executive order. Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American community in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness about the unjust measures taken to restrict the freedom of Japanese Americans during World War II. Expresses the sense that: (1) such Day is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of upholding justice and civil liberties for all people of the United States and to oppose hate, xenophobia, and bigotry; and (2) policies that discriminate against any individual based on the actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion of that individual would be a repetition of the mistakes of Executive Order 9066 and contrary to U.S. values. Recognizes the positive contributions that people of every race, ethnicity, religion, and national origin have made to the United States. Confirms the dedication of the Senate to the rights and dignity of all people of the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:31:57Z | |
| 114-hr-4552 | 114 | hr | 4552 | Gas Pump Access Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-12 | 2016-02-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13] | FL | R | J000296 | 5 | Gas Pump Access Act of 2016 This bill declares that it shall be a prohibited form of discrimination against individuals with disabilities in a place of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for a gas station or convenience store to fail to clearly display at each self-service gas pump a decal that includes its telephone number and the words "Call for Assistance." A gas station or convenience store that is open for business to the public with at least two attendants on duty must provide gas pumping assistance to a qualified individual with a disability who makes a request for such assistance. But it shall not be considered discrimination for a gas station or convenience store with one attendant on duty to fail to provide such requested gas pumping assistance if such attendant notifies the individual that assistance cannot be provided because there is only one attendant on duty. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Justice must promulgate regulations necessary to ensure compliance with this bill and make graphics for the decals publicly available on their websites. | 2023-01-11T13:32:07Z | |
| 114-hr-4539 | 114 | hr | 4539 | 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-11 | 2016-09-06 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612. | House | Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] | VA | D | S000185 | 65 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 5, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the 400 Years of African-American History Commission to develop and carry out activities throughout the United States to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia, in 1619. The commission must: plan programs to acknowledge the impact that slavery and laws that enforced racial discrimination had on the United States; encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, artistic, religious, and economic organizations to organize and participate in anniversary activities; assist states, localities, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; and coordinate for the public scholarly research on the arrival of Africans in the United States and their contributions to this country. (Sec. 5) The commission may provide: (1) grants to communities and nonprofit organizations for the development of programs; (2) grants to research and scholarly organizations to research, publish, or distribute information relating to the arrival of Africans in the United States; and (3) technical assistance to states, localities, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration. (Sec. 7) The commission must prepare a strategic plan and submit a final report to Congress that contains a summary of its activities, an accounting of funds it received and expended, and its recommendations. (Sec. 8) The commission shall terminate on July 1, 2020. | 2023-01-11T13:32:08Z | |
| 114-hr-4543 | 114 | hr | 4543 | Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-11 | 2016-02-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 6 | Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act This bill 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, including: (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. By December 1, 2017, the commission must recommend appropriate activities in a final report to Congress. | 2023-01-11T13:32:08Z | |
| 114-s-2548 | 114 | s | 2548 | 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-11 | 2016-09-13 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626. | Senate | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | VA | D | K000384 | 6 | 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes the 400 Years of African-American History Commission to develop and carry out activities throughout the United States to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Africans in the English colonies at Point Comfort, Virginia, in 1619. The commission must: plan programs to acknowledge the impact that slavery and laws that enforced racial discrimination had on the United States; encourage civic, patriotic, historical, educational, artistic, religious, and economic organizations to organize and participate in anniversary activities; assist states, localities, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration; and coordinate for the public scholarly research on the arrival of Africans in the United States and their contributions to this country. (Sec. 5) The commission may provide: (1) grants to communities and nonprofit organizations for the development of programs; (2) grants to research and scholarly organizations to research, publish, or distribute information relating to the arrival of Africans in the United States; and (3) technical assistance to states, localities, and nonprofit organizations to further the commemoration. (Sec. 7) The commission must prepare a strategic plan and submit a final report to Congress that contains a summary of its activities, an accounting of its received and expended funds, and its recommendations. (Sec. 9) The commission shall terminate on July 1, 2020. | 2023-01-11T13:32:00Z | |
| 114-hres-610 | 114 | hres | 610 | 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 | 2016-02-09 | 2016-03-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness. | House | Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] | OH | D | B001281 | 50 | Recognizes Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and reflect on the significant contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Honors the contributions of African-American service members, including the 88 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military bravery, heroism, and valor. | 2023-01-11T13:32:03Z | |
| 114-hres-601 | 114 | hres | 601 | Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-03 | 2016-02-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 44 | Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race. Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals. | 2023-01-11T13:32:03Z | |
| 114-hconres-110 | 114 | hconres | 110 | Original NAACP Resolution of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-02 | 2016-02-02 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 24 | Original NAACP Resolution of 2016 Recognizes the 107th 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. | 2023-01-11T13:32:13Z | |
| 114-hres-596 | 114 | hres | 596 | Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-02 | 2016-02-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 0 | Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race. Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals. | 2023-01-11T13:32:04Z | |
| 114-hres-597 | 114 | hres | 597 | Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-02-02 | 2016-02-25 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H945-947) | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 24 | Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016 Recognizes: (1) the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history, and (2) that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages: (1) 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, and (2) states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans. | 2023-01-11T13:32:04Z | |
| 114-s-2464 | 114 | s | 2464 | Life at Conception Act of 2016 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-01-21 | 2016-01-26 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353. | Senate | Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY] | KY | R | P000603 | 11 | Life at Conception Act of 2016 This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child, a prohibition on in vitro fertilization, or a prohibition on use of birth control or another means of preventing fertilization. | 2021-12-17T16:20:42Z | |
| 114-sconres-27 | 114 | sconres | 27 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and is protected for all Americans by the text of the Constitution, and recognizing the 230th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-01-19 | 2016-01-19 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S95) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 13 | Honors the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2016. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with one's beliefs for people of any faith or of no faith; all Americans can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2023-01-11T13:32:14Z | |
| 114-hconres-108 | 114 | hconres | 108 | Affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and is protected for all Americans by the text of the Constitution, and recognizing the 230th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2016-01-13 | 2016-02-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] | VA | R | F000445 | 6 | Honors the 230th anniversary of the passage of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day. Affirms that: religious freedom includes the right to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with one's beliefs for people of any faith or of no faith; all Americans can be unified in supporting religious freedom because it is a fundamental human right; and the American people will remain forever unshackled in matters of faith. | 2023-01-11T13:32:19Z | |
| 114-s-2427 | 114 | s | 2427 | Disability Integration Act of 2015 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-18 | 2015-12-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 10 | Disability Integration Act of 2015 This bill prohibits states or local governments that provide institutional placements for individuals with disabilities who need long-term assistance with daily living activities or health-related tasks, and prohibits insurance providers that fund such long-term services, from denying community-based services that would enable such individuals, as an alternative to institutionalization, to live in the community and lead an independent life. States, local governments, or insurance providers may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of community-based services by: (1) imposing prohibited eligibility criteria, cost caps, waiting lists, or payment structures; (2) failing to provide a specific community-based service; or (3) requiring an individual to receive a service in a congregate or disability-specific setting. Community-based services must be offered to individuals with such disabilities prior to institutionalization. Institutionalized individuals must be notified regularly of community-based alternatives. States, local governments, and public insurance providers must assess: (1) transportation barriers that prevent individuals from receiving services in integrated settings, and (2) the availability of integrated employment opportunities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must issue regulations requiring states, local governments, or insurance providers to offer community-based long-term services as an alternative to institutional placement. State and local governments, in conjunction with housing agencies, must ensure sufficient availability of affordable, accessible, and integrated housing that is not a disability-specific residential setting or a setting where services are tied to tenancy. Such regulations must also require states and local governments to begin implementing a transition plan to achieve the requirements of this Act within 12 years after its enactment. For 10 years after issuance of the… | 2023-01-11T13:32:20Z | |
| 114-hconres-103 | 114 | hconres | 103 | Expressing the sense of the Congress that it runs contrary to America's values to take away the constitutional rights of American citizens without due process, and that any legislation that would do so would be unconstitutional and should not be considered. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2] | NC | R | E000291 | 2 | Expresses the sense of Congress that legislation that would take away the constitutional rights of American citizens without due process runs contrary to America's values, would be unconstitutional, and should not be considered. | 2023-01-11T13:32:31Z | |
| 114-hres-569 | 114 | hres | 569 | Condemning violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslims in the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-17 | 2016-01-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8] | VA | D | B001292 | 145 | Expresses condolences for the victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes. Declares that the House of Representatives: confirms its dedication to the rights and dignity of all citizens; denounces the increase of hate speech and hate crimes targeted against mosques, Muslims, or those perceived to be Muslim; and recognizes the positive contributions made by the U.S. Muslim community to U.S. society. Declares that the civil rights and liberties of all U.S. citizens, including Muslims in the United States, should be protected. Urges law enforcement authorities to work to prevent hate crimes and to prosecute the perpetrators of such crimes. Reaffirms the inalienable rights of every citizen to live without fear and intimidation and to practice freedom of faith. | 2023-01-11T13:32:24Z | |
| 114-hr-4238 | 114 | hr | 4238 | To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act and the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to modernize terms relating to minorities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-11 | 2016-05-20 | Became Public Law No: 114-157. | House | Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] | NY | D | M001188 | 76 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This bill amends: (1) the Department of Energy Organization Act to revise the definition of "minority" to mean any U.S. citizen who is an Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native; and (2) the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to revise the definition of "minority group members" (who own minority group enterprises) to mean U.S. citizens who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islanders, African American, Hispanic, Native American, or Alaska Natives. | 2023-04-24T20:39:45Z | |
| 114-hres-561 | 114 | hres | 561 | Expressing support for support of transgender acceptance. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-10 | 2016-01-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] | CA | D | H001034 | 26 | Recognizes the systematic and structural challenges facing the transgender community and the need for action to improve safety and opportunity for transgender people. Expresses support for such community and allies through the LGBT Equality Caucus and Transgender Equality Task Force. | 2023-01-11T13:32:24Z | |
| 114-hr-4204 | 114 | hr | 4204 | Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-09 | 2015-12-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3] | NJ | R | M001193 | 11 | Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill 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 to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. The medal shall be presented jointly to representatives of the Alice Paul Institute and the Sewall-Belmont House. | 2023-01-11T13:32:29Z | |
| 114-hres-549 | 114 | hres | 549 | Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-03 | 2016-01-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] | WA | D | D000617 | 153 | Expresses support for: (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBT Equality Day. Acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. | 2023-01-11T13:32:25Z | |
| 114-hr-4146 | 114 | hr | 4146 | To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-01 | 2015-12-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19] | CA | D | L000397 | 5 | This bill authorizes the Department of Education to provide grants for public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. In awarding such grants, priority shall be given to Italian American historical and cultural organizations. | 2023-01-11T13:32:31Z | |
| 114-hr-4147 | 114 | hr | 4147 | To apologize for the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-01 | 2016-01-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19] | CA | D | L000397 | 5 | This bill declares that Congress apologizes on behalf of the nation for violations of the civil liberties and constitutional rights of Italian Americans during World War II. | 2023-01-11T13:32:31Z | |
| 114-s-2336 | 114 | s | 2336 | REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2015 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-12-01 | 2015-12-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 6 | Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2015 or the REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2015 This bill 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. The bill directs: (1) the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department 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) DOJ to transmit to Congress and make publicly available the results of such review with related recommendations. DOJ and HHS must: (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. DOJ, HHS, and DOD must transmit to the President and Congress any proposals necessary to implement adjustments to federal laws, policies, or regulations. The bill prohibits this Act from being construed to discourage the prosecution of individuals who intentionally transmit or attempt to transmit HIV to another individual. | 2023-01-11T13:32:24Z | |
| 114-hr-4137 | 114 | hr | 4137 | To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including reporting during the Civil Rights movement, as well as social and political commentary. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-11-30 | 2015-11-30 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] | OH | D | R000577 | 39 | This bill 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 Simeon Saunders Booker, Jr., in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including his reporting during the civil rights movement and his social and political commentary. | 2023-01-11T13:29:19Z | |
| 114-sres-322 | 114 | sres | 322 | A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the refusal of Rosa Louise Parks to give up her seat on a bus on December 1, 1955. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-11-30 | 2015-11-30 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8195; text as passed Senate: CR S8193) | Senate | Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] | MI | D | S000770 | 16 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the refusal of Rosa Louise Parks to give up her seat on a bus on December 1, 1955. | 2021-12-17T16:03:13Z | |
| 114-hr-3962 | 114 | hr | 3962 | Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-11-05 | 2015-12-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. | House | Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] | WA | D | D000617 | 4 | Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015 This bill prohibits a federal entity from using unmanned aircraft or other mobile aerial-view devices (MAVDs) to: (1) surveil property, persons, or their effects; or (2) gather evidence pertaining to known or suspected criminal conduct, or conduct that violates a law or regulation. Exceptions allow MAVDs to be used by federal entities to: surveil national borders or national waters to prevent or deter illegal entry of persons or illegal substances; prevent imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm to a specific individual, counter an imminent risk of a terrorist attack by a specific individual or organization, prevent imminent destruction of evidence, or counter an imminent or actual escape of a criminal or terrorist suspect; monitor or research environmental, geologic, or weather-related damage and events, including forest fires, erosion, floods, wildlife, habitats, or illegal vegetation on public lands; or acquire information about an individual who consents to the use of an MAVD. Law enforcement officials or agencies may use an MAVD to surveil specific property, persons, or their effects pursuant to a search and seizure warrant. The bill: (1) prohibits a federal entity actor from making an intentional effort to identify an individual from, or associate an individual with, the information collected under certain exceptions to the prohibition on the use of MAVDs; and (2) bars disclosure of collected information except to another federal entity or state, tribal, or local government agency that agrees to be bound by the restrictions in this Act. Such identification and disclosure restrictions shall not apply if there is probable cause that the information collected is evidence of specific criminal activity and a warrant is obtained. Federal entities are prohibited from: (1) soliciting or awarding contracts to surveil by MAVD for a federal entity, unless the federal entity has existing authority for such surveillance; or (2)… | 2023-01-11T13:29:25Z | |
| 114-hres-514 | 114 | hres | 514 | Protecting Religious Freedom in America. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-11-04 | 2015-12-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2] | WV | R | M001195 | 27 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Government: (1) should not infringe upon the ability of American citizens to act in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs, and (2) condemns any behavior by the states that limits the ability of individuals to express such beliefs. | 2023-01-11T13:29:19Z | |
| 114-hr-3765 | 114 | hr | 3765 | ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-10-20 | 2016-07-07 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 6. | House | Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] | TX | R | P000592 | 61 | ADA Education and Reform Act of 2015 This bill requires the Disability Rights Section of the Department of Justice to develop a program to educate state and local governments and property owners on strategies for promoting access to public accommodations for persons with a disability. The program may include training for professionals to provide a guidance of remediation for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The bill prohibits persons from, and subjects violators to a criminal fine for, sending demand letters or other pre-suit notifications alleging a violation of ADA public accommodation requirements if the notification does not specify the circumstances under which an individual was actually denied access. The notification must specify: (1) the address of property, (2) the specific ADA sections alleged to have been violated, (3) whether a request for assistance in removing an architectural barrier was made, and (4) whether the barrier was permanent or temporary. The bill also prohibits commencement of civil action based on the failure to remove an architectural barrier to access into an existing public accommodation unless: (1) the aggrieved person has provided to the owners or operators a written notice specific enough to identify the barrier, and (2) the owners or operators fail to provide the person with a written description outlining improvements that will be made to improve the barrier or they fail to remove the barrier or make substantial progress after providing such a description. The Judicial Conference of the United States must develop a model program to promote alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve such claims. The model program should include an expedited method for determining relevant facts related to such barriers and steps to resolve accessibility issues before litigation. | 2023-01-11T13:29:39Z | |
| 114-hconres-84 | 114 | hconres | 84 | Recognizing former United States Federal Judge Frank Minis Johnson, Jr. for his role in the civil rights movement. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-10-01 | 2015-11-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 6 | Recognizes former federal judge Frank Minis Johnson, Jr., for his role in the civil rights movement. | 2023-01-11T13:29:43Z | |
| 114-hres-426 | 114 | hres | 426 | 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 | 2015-09-17 | 2015-09-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | House | Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] | CA | D | C001097 | 85 | 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. | 2023-01-11T13:29:48Z | |
| 114-sres-254 | 114 | sres | 254 | 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 | 2015-09-15 | 2015-09-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6660; text as passed Senate: CR S6657) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 28 | (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, 2015, through October 15, 2015. Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. | 2018-06-02T06:17:59Z | |
| 114-s-1980 | 114 | s | 1980 | Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-08-05 | 2015-08-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 8 | Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill 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 to recognize her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women. | 2023-01-11T13:29:57Z | |
| 114-hres-399 | 114 | hres | 399 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should consider legislation to protect traditional marriage and prevent taxpayer funding of abortion. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-29 | 2015-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] | NC | R | J000255 | 0 | Calls upon the Speaker of the House of Representatives to encourage committee chairs to schedule the following legislation for immediate consideration and, if reported favorably by their respective committees, for votes on the House floor: H.R. 2802, the First Amendment Defense Act; H. Res. 359, providing that the House of Representatives disagrees with the Supreme Court's majority opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges; H.R. 3134, the Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015; and H.R. 3197, the Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2015. | 2023-01-11T13:30:13Z | |
| 114-hconres-66 | 114 | hconres | 66 | Recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-28 | 2015-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2] | RI | D | L000559 | 83 | Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Encourages celebration of the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment. Pledges continued work on a bipartisan basis to support opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and the full participation of individuals in the United States who have disabilities. | 2023-01-11T13:30:36Z | |
| 114-hr-3232 | 114 | hr | 3232 | Unpaid Intern Protection Act of 2015 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-28 | 2015-11-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. | House | Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] | MD | D | C000984 | 3 | Unpaid Intern Protection Act of 2015 Prohibits employers from discriminating against unpaid interns on the basis of: (1) race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or age; or (2) disability if such intern can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applies procedures from the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to claims for a violation of this Act. Authorizes federal courts to grant legal and equitable relief. Prohibits states from being immune under the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution from an action in a federal court for a violation of this Act. | 2023-01-11T13:30:24Z | |
| 114-sconres-20 | 114 | sconres | 20 | A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-28 | 2015-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 35 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Encourages celebration of the advancement of freedom and the expansion of opportunity made possible by its enactment. Pledges continued work on a bipartisan basis to support opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and the full participation of individuals in the United States who have disabilities. | 2023-01-11T13:30:00Z | |
| 114-hr-3185 | 114 | hr | 3185 | Equality Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-23 | 2015-09-08 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 178 | Equality Act Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. Defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. Expands the categories of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide: exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; goods, services, or programs, including a store, a shopping center, an online retailer or service provider, a salon, a bank, a gas station, a food bank, a service or care center, a shelter, a travel agency, a funeral parlor, or a health care, accounting, or legal service; or transportation services. Prohibits "establishment" from being construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. Authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring a civil action if it receives a complaint from an individual who claims to be: denied equal utilization of a public facility owned, operated, or managed by a state (other than public schools or colleges) on account of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity; or denied admission to, or not permitted to continue attending, a public college by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity, thereby expanding DOJ's existing authority to bring such actions for complaints based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Revises public school desegregation standards to provide for the assignment of students without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. Prohibits programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance from denying benefits to, or discriminating against, person… | 2023-01-11T13:30:26Z | |
| 114-s-1858 | 114 | s | 1858 | Equality Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-23 | 2015-07-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5530-5533) | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 42 | Equality Act Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to include sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation in places of public accommodation. Defines: "sex" to include a sex stereotype, sexual orientation or gender identity, and pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; "sexual orientation" as homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality; and "gender identity" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. Expands the categories of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide: exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; goods, services, or programs, including a store, a shopping center, an online retailer or service provider, a salon, a bank, a gas station, a food bank, a service or care center, a shelter, a travel agency, a funeral parlor, or a health care, accounting, or legal service; or transportation services. Prohibits "establishment" from being construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. Authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring a civil action if it receives a complaint from an individual who claims to be: denied equal utilization of a public facility owned, operated, or managed by a state (other than public schools or colleges) on account of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity; or denied admission to, or not permitted to continue attending, a public college by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity, thereby expanding DOJ's existing authority to bring such actions for complaints based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Revises public school desegregation standards to provide for the assignment of students without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity. Prohibits programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance from denying benefits to, or discriminating against, person… | 2023-01-11T13:30:02Z | |
| 114-hres-359 | 114 | hres | 359 | Providing that the House of Representatives disagrees with the majority opinion in Obergefell et al. v. Hodges, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-10 | 2015-07-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] | IA | R | K000362 | 18 | Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) disagrees with the Supreme Court's majority opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges and its holdings that the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution requires states to license marriages between same-sex couples and requires states to recognize same-sex marriages performed out-of-state; and (2) agrees with the four dissenting opinions, which uphold the traditional definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman and the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment. Expresses the sense of the House that: the traditional definition of marriage is a union between one man and one woman; the majority opinion in Obergefell unconstitutionally and indefensibly distorts the definition of marriage; states may refuse to be bound by the holding in Obergefell; states are not required to license same-sex marriage or recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states; and individuals, businesses, churches, religious groups, and other faith-based organizations are encouraged, empowered, and protected to exercise their faith without fear of legal or government interference. | 2023-01-11T13:30:15Z | |
| 114-hr-3013 | 114 | hr | 3013 | Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2015 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-09 | 2015-07-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5] | WI | R | S000244 | 5 | Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2015 Prohibits a state or political subdivision from exercising its power of eminent domain, or allowing the exercise of such power by delegation, over property to be used for economic development or over property that is used for economic development within seven years after that exercise, if the state or political subdivision receives federal economic development funds during any fiscal year in which the property is so used or intended to be used. Prohibits the federal government from exercising its power of eminent domain for economic development. Establishes a private cause of action for any private property owner or tenant who suffers injury as a result of a violation of this Act. Prohibits state immunity in federal or state court. Sets the statute of limitations at seven years. Requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring an action to enforce this Act in certain circumstances, but prohibits an action brought later than seven years following the conclusion of any condemnation proceedings. Requires DOJ to disseminate to states and the public information on: (1) the rights of property owners and tenants under this Act, and (2) the federal laws under which federal economic development funds are distributed. Prohibits the federal government, or a state or political subdivision receiving federal economic development funds during any fiscal year, from exercising the power of eminent domain over property of a religious or other nonprofit organization because of the organization's nonprofit or tax-exempt status or any related quality. Directs DOJ, if a court determines that a violation of this Act has a disproportionately high impact on the poor or minorities, to make efforts to locate former owners and tenants to inform them of the violation and any possible remedies. | 2023-01-11T13:30:32Z | |
| 114-hr-2976 | 114 | hr | 2976 | Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2015 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-07-08 | 2015-07-08 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] | CA | D | C001036 | 37 | Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the Social Security Act (SSAct), and other federal laws (including provisions concerning workers' compensation, retirement benefits, disability and death benefits, insurance, inheritances, or immigration) to replace: (1) references to "wife" or "husband" with references to "spouse"; and (2) references to "husband and wife" or "husband or wife" with references to "married couple" or " married person." For purposes of federal laws or regulations, "marriage" is defined as a legal union between two people as spouses. The bill eliminates a definition of "spouse" that refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. Requirements concerning compensation to a surviving wife after the disability or death of a person employed at a military, air, or naval base outside the United States are revised to make surviving spouses eligible for such compensation. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, provisions concerning the amount of leave available to a husband and wife employed by the same employer are revised to apply to a married couple employed by the same employer. Requirements under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 that make disability and death benefits payable to the wife or widow of a miner are revised to make the benefits payable to the spouse or surviving spouse of a miner. IRC provisions that require a divorced wife's gross income to include the income of any trust she is entitled to receive that would otherwise be includible in the gross income of her husband, or vice versa, are revised to apply to the gross income of individuals who are divorced from their spouse. The bill revises title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the SSAct to consolidate separate provisions for a wife's insurance benefits and a husband's insurance benefits into a single standard for a spouse's insurance benefits. Criminal penalties that currently apply to persons who threaten to k… | 2023-01-11T13:30:33Z | |
| 114-hres-342 | 114 | hres | 342 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-06-25 | 2015-07-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 9 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union: through avoidance of "government speech" (as the state of Texas did in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc.) that promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation; by abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of American society; and by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols. | 2023-01-11T13:30:46Z | |
| 114-hres-344 | 114 | hres | 344 | Urging the discontinued use of the Confederate battle flag, which represents pain, humiliation, torture, and racial oppression, in remembrance of the Emanuel 9. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-06-25 | 2015-07-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | C000537 | 35 | Urges: states hanging the Confederate battle flag in public and state locations to remove the flag; states to discontinue use of the Confederate battle flag and its likeness on any property deemed governmental speech, including license plates; businesses to discontinue selling Confederate battle flags and related merchandise; and states with flags that include depictions of and symbolic references to the Confederate battle flag to remove those depictions and references. | 2023-01-11T13:30:46Z | |
| 114-hres-329 | 114 | hres | 329 | Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2015-06-18 | 2015-07-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 17 | 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, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people for equality. Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month to provide an opportunity for people in the United States to learn about discrimination and inequality that continues to face LGBTQ people. Recognizes that the United States must continue to strive to ensure that the promise of equality is realized for all Americans. | 2023-01-11T13:30:47Z |
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