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| 116-hjres-109 | 116 | hjres | 109 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-18 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3] | MI | L | A000367 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing equality before the law. | 2023-01-11T13:44:08Z | |
| 116-sres-806 | 116 | sres | 806 | A resolution defending the free exercise of religion. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-18 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7808) | Senate | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] | FL | R | S001217 | 18 | This resolution affirms the Senate's support for the rights, liberties, and protections enshrined in the Constitution and commits to vigorously defend the right of all people of the United States to engage in the free exercise of religion. | 2023-01-11T13:43:45Z | |
| 116-sres-808 | 116 | sres | 808 | A resolution congratulating the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7829-7830; text: CR S7810) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 9 | This resolution congratulates the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States. | 2021-12-29T21:58:47Z | |
| 116-hr-8979 | 116 | hr | 8979 | Qualified Immunity Abolition Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-16 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hall, Kwanza [D-GA-5] | GA | D | H001092 | 0 | Qualified Immunity Abolition Act This bill eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations. The bill provides that under the statute allowing a civil action alleging deprivation of rights under color of law, it shall not be a defense or immunity to any such action that (1) the defendant was acting in good faith or believed that his or her conduct was lawful at the time it was committed; (2) the rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution or laws were not clearly established at the time of their deprivation; or (3) the state of the law was such that the defendant could not reasonably have been expected to know whether his or her conduct was lawful. | 2023-01-11T13:43:58Z | |
| 116-s-5025 | 116 | s | 5025 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-16 | 2020-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 0 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act This bill establishes a museum program on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during World War II and permanently reauthorizes the Japanese American Confinement Sites preservation program. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program of grants to a Japanese American museum to educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of such confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice. | 2023-01-11T13:43:47Z | |
| 116-hres-1263 | 116 | hres | 1263 | Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-15 | 2020-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 0 | This resolution honors the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to working alongside the center and others to advance ideas and policies that promote, uplift, and enrich the Black community and all of America. | 2023-01-11T13:43:54Z | |
| 116-sres-800 | 116 | sres | 800 | A resolution congratulating the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-11 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7448-7449) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 8 | This resolution congratulates the National Urban League on 110 years of service empowering African Americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just, equitable, and inclusive United States. | 2023-01-11T13:43:45Z | |
| 116-s-5010 | 116 | s | 5010 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-10 | 2020-12-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 1 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative shall serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families; develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families; serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments; provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:43:48Z | |
| 116-hr-8856 | 116 | hr | 8856 | To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-03 | Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] | GA | D | J000288 | 42 | 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 the Freedom Riders, in recognition of their contribution to civil rights by fighting for equality in interstate travel. | 2023-01-11T13:44:02Z | |
| 116-sconres-50 | 116 | sconres | 50 | A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-03 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7219) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 12 | This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, that the nation owes a debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) urges the establishment of a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities. | 2023-01-11T13:43:45Z | |
| 116-hres-1234 | 116 | hres | 1234 | Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance of memorializing the lives lost this year to antitransgender violence. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-11-20 | 2020-11-20 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] | MA | D | K000379 | 34 | This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year. The resolution also recognizes that alarming trends of increased violence against transgender Americans, particularly against transgender women of color, are unacceptable. The resolution supports efforts to study, respond to, and prevent violence against transgender people. Finally, the resolution affirms the principle that every person is endowed with basic human rights and also recognizes the bravery and resilience of the transgender community as it fights for equal dignity and respect. | 2023-01-11T13:44:13Z | |
| 116-s-4915 | 116 | s | 4915 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-11-18 | 2020-11-18 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7078-7079) | Senate | Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] | HI | D | H001042 | 0 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative shall, among other things serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families; develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families; serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments; provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; and enforce federal laws that protect service members and veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:44:10Z | |
| 116-hres-1225 | 116 | hres | 1225 | Celebrating the National Urban League on its 110th year of service to the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-11-17 | 2020-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] | CA | D | B001270 | 47 | This resolution congratulates the National Urban League on its 110 years of service and commends its efforts to continue addressing systemic racism and economic inequality and fighting for the rights of all Americans to live with freedom, dignity, and prosperity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:13Z | |
| 116-hres-1215 | 116 | hres | 1215 | Honoring the life and achievements of Lucretia Mott and the 140th anniversary of her death. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] | PA | D | D000631 | 0 | This resolution honors the the life of Lucretia Mott and her achievements as a suffragette and abolitionist and expresses appreciation for her service to her country. | 2023-01-11T13:44:13Z | |
| 116-hr-8730 | 116 | hr | 8730 | Reverend James Lawson, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-11-05 | 2020-11-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000389 | 5 | Reverend James Lawson, Jr. 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 Reverend James Morris Lawson, Jr. in recognition of his contributions to the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:44:18Z | |
| 116-hr-8698 | 116 | hr | 8698 | Justice for All Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-10-27 | 2020-10-27 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13] | MI | D | T000481 | 2 | Justice for All Act of 2020 This bill reaffirms the availability of discrimination claims under specified civil rights statutes based on disparate impact. Specifically, the bill restores and expands protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act of 1968, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The bill, among other things prohibits actions which have a discriminatory effect, regardless of any discriminatory intent; prohibits the use of compelled arbitration clauses; eliminates qualified immunity for government employees and prohibits racial and gender profiling in police investigations; awards victims of disparate impact discrimination compensation and attorney's fees; and defines sex for purposes of civil rights to include sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, sex stereotypes, or any sex-related traits. | 2023-01-11T13:44:28Z | |
| 116-hr-8637 | 116 | hr | 8637 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-10-20 | 2020-10-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6] | CA | D | M001163 | 32 | Japanese American Confinement Education Act This bill establishes a museum program on the historical importance of Japanese American confinement during World War II and permanently reauthorizes the Japanese American Confinement Sites preservation program. The bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish a program of grants to a Japanese American museum to educate individuals in the United States on the historical importance of such confinement and the commitment of the United States to equal justice. | 2023-01-11T13:44:30Z | |
| 116-hr-8619 | 116 | hr | 8619 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-10-16 | 2020-10-16 | Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 1 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After the award the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. | 2023-01-11T13:44:31Z | |
| 116-hr-8478 | 116 | hr | 8478 | Online Accessibility Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-10-01 | 2020-10-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13] | NC | R | B001305 | 1 | Online Accessibility Act This bill sets forth requirements for consumer-facing websites and mobile applications owned or operated by a private entity and guidance regarding standards for website accessibility by the disabled. Specifically, the bill prohibits the exclusion of an individual, by reason of disability, from participation in or being denied the full and equal benefits of the services of such a website or application or from being subjected to discrimination by a private owner or operator of such a website or application. Such a website or application shall be considered compliant if it is in substantial compliance with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level A and Level AA standard established by the Accessibility Guidelines Working Group. A noncompliant entity shall provide an alternative, equivalent means of access by individuals with disabilities. The Access Board must publish related standards. The bill sets forth provisions regarding administrative remedies and reporting of violations and enforcement by the Department of Justice and through private rights of action. | 2023-01-11T13:44:36Z | |
| 116-hr-8354 | 116 | hr | 8354 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-09-23 | 2021-01-05 | Became Public Law No: 116-288. | House | Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] | TX | D | E000299 | 7 | Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative Act of 2020 This bill establishes the Servicemembers and Veterans Initiative within the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The initiative shall serve as legal and policy advisor on DOJ's efforts to enforce criminal and civil laws that impact service members, veterans, and their families; develop policy recommendations for improved enforcement of federal law to support service members, veterans, and their families; serve as the liaison and point of contact between DOJ and the military departments; provide counsel for the Office of Justice Programs to ensure that funding decisions take into account service members, veterans, and their families; serve as a liaison and point of contact with the Consumer Protection Branch of DOJ's Civil Division with respect to the prosecution of federal crimes involving fraud that target service members; and serve as a liaison and point of contact with other DOJ components as needed to support the enforcement of other federal laws that protect service members and veterans. | 2023-01-11T13:44:04Z | |
| 116-hres-1146 | 116 | hres | 1146 | Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2020, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-09-23 | 2020-09-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of Mary Church Terrell Day and calls on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's legacy of civil rights and women's rights. | 2023-01-11T13:44:49Z | |
| 116-hres-1136 | 116 | hres | 1136 | 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 | 2020-09-22 | 2020-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] | CA | D | C001097 | 123 | This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:44:49Z | |
| 116-sres-710 | 116 | sres | 710 | A resolution commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-09-17 | 2020-09-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5714) | Senate | Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] | ND | R | C001096 | 1 | This resolution (1) demonstrates solidarity with, and support for, members of the Jewish community throughout the world; (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States; (3) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism; and (4) wishes the Jewish people a sweet new year full of peace and prosperity. | 2023-01-11T13:44:38Z | |
| 116-s-4593 | 116 | s | 4593 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-09-16 | 2020-09-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] | NC | R | B001135 | 42 | Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2020 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the posthumous presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. After the award the medal shall be given to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. | 2023-01-11T13:44:46Z | |
| 116-hr-8196 | 116 | hr | 8196 | Protect Black Women and Girls Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-11 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | K000385 | 16 | Protect Black Women and Girls Act of 2020 This bill establishes an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of Black women and girls to identify and assess the efficacy of policies and programs of federal, state, and local governments designed to improve outcomes for such individuals and to make recommendations to improve such policies and programs. The task force shall (1) cover issues involving Black women and girls in education, economic development, health care, justice and civil rights, and housing; and (2) submit recommendations at specified intervals to Congress, the President, and each state or local government on policies, practices, programs, and incentives that may be adopted to improve outcomes. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights shall conduct a comprehensive study and collect data with respect to the effects on Black women and girls of a wide range of specified economic, health, criminal justice, and social services factors. | 2023-01-11T13:45:01Z | |
| 116-hres-1104 | 116 | hres | 1104 | Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | This resolution honors the legacy of those who furthered freedom in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 slaves attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the Pearl.) | 2023-01-11T13:44:51Z | |
| 116-sres-679 | 116 | sres | 679 | A resolution expressing appreciation and support for essential employees with disabilities or who are blind during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-08-10 | 2020-08-10 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5379-5380) | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 7 | This resolution recognizes the essential work performed by individuals with disabilities or who are blind during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. It recognizes and thanks essential employees with disabilities or who are blind for their vital contributions. | 2023-01-11T13:45:15Z | |
| 116-hr-7951 | 116 | hr | 7951 | Qualified Immunity Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-08-07 | 2020-08-07 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3] | IN | R | B001299 | 2 | Qualified Immunity Act of 2020 This bill codifies the defense of qualified immunity for law enforcement officers in any case under provisions regarding civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, a law enforcement officer subject to such an action in his or her individual capacity shall not be found liable if the officer establishes that the right, privilege, or immunity secured by the Constitution or federal law was not clearly established at the time of the deprivation, or that at this time, the state of the law was not sufficiently clear that every reasonable law enforcement officer would have understood that the conduct alleged constituted a violation of the Constitution or federal law; or a court of competent jurisdiction had issued a final decision on the merits holding, without reversal, vacatur, or preemption, that the specific conduct alleged to be unlawful was consistent with the Constitution and federal laws. A law enforcement agency or unit of local government that employed a law enforcement officer subject to such an action shall not be liable if the officer is found not liable and to have been acting within the scope of his or her employment. | 2023-01-11T13:45:30Z | |
| 116-hr-7875 | 116 | hr | 7875 | Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-30 | 2020-07-30 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] | OK | R | H001082 | 25 | Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act This bill requires states and local governments to enforce orders limiting public gatherings under emergency declarations equally. Specifically, the bill (1) prohibits states and units of local government that issue orders that limit gatherings to a certain number of people pursuant to a national emergency or similar state emergency declaration from discriminating in the enforcement of such order, in the case of persons who are exercising a right protected under the First Amendment; and (2) authorizes a private right of action in U.S. district court by a person who is harmed by a violation of this provision. | 2023-01-11T13:45:46Z | |
| 116-hr-7828 | 116 | hr | 7828 | Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-29 | 2020-07-29 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 0 | Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020 This bill makes an employer of a law enforcement officer acting under color of law vicariously liable, in the same manner and to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent acts of its employees, for that officer's acts or omissions committed within the scope of employment that deprive individuals of their constitutional rights. The bill prohibits the assertion of a claim of immunity in such actions against law enforcement officers. | 2023-01-11T13:45:48Z | |
| 116-s-4340 | 116 | s | 4340 | SACRED Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-28 | 2020-07-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | TX | R | C001098 | 1 | Safeguarding Americans from Coronavirus and Religious Exercise Discrimination Act or the SACRED Act This bill makes a state or local jurisdiction that discriminates against religious individuals or religious institutions ineligible to receive or use funds allocated, appropriated, or authorized to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, a state or local jurisdiction violates this bill's prohibition if it (1) enforces, or announces the intent to enforce, any law, regulation, policy, order, proclamation, or decree related to COVID-19 that discriminates against religious individuals or religious institutions; or (2) provides, or shows an intention to provide, funds to a separate jurisdiction that is ineligible to receive or use those funds because the jurisdiction has committed a violation. The Department of Justice shall determine whether a state or local jurisdiction is ineligible to receive or use such funds. | 2023-01-11T13:45:34Z | |
| 116-sres-661 | 116 | sres | 661 | A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-28 | 2020-07-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4533; text: CR S4548) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 33 | This resolution addresses issues related to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourages all Americans to celebrate the advancement of inclusion and equality of opportunity made possible by its enactment; pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the national goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for individuals with disabilities; pledges to work with states to improve access to home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities; and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information, resources, and technical assistance regarding such services that enable individuals with disabilities to live independently. | 2021-12-29T21:58:28Z | |
| 116-hres-1066 | 116 | hres | 1066 | Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-24 | 2020-07-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 1 | This resolution addresses issues related to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, the resolution recognizes the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourages all Americans to celebrate the advancement of inclusion and equitable opportunities made possible by its enactment; pledges to continue to work on a bipartisan basis to identify and address the remaining barriers that undermine the national goals of equality of opportunity, independent living, economic self-sufficiency, and full participation for individuals with disabilities; pledges to work with states to increase access to home- and community-based services for individuals with disabilities; and calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to provide information, resources, and technical assistance regarding such services that enable individuals with disabilities to live independently. | 2023-01-11T13:45:44Z | |
| 116-hr-7742 | 116 | hr | 7742 | Defending Freedom Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-23 | 2020-07-23 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] | OH | R | D000626 | 1 | Defending Freedom Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review the actions of federal, state, and local government officials taken during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic that may violate the Bill of Rights. DOJ shall (1) report to Congress on its efforts to document, remedy, and prosecute infringements of the Bill of Rights; (2) explain non-prosecution of any violations; and (3) refer cases outside of its jurisdiction to the appropriate prosecutorial body. | 2023-01-11T13:45:51Z | |
| 116-hres-1056 | 116 | hres | 1056 | Supporting the designation of a National Day of Civility. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-20 | 2020-07-20 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13] | FL | D | C001111 | 16 | This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Civility. The resolution encourages a national campaign to promote civility and calls on all Americans to practice civility. | 2023-01-11T13:45:44Z | |
| 116-sres-647 | 116 | sres | 647 | A resolution recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-02 | 2020-07-02 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4231) | Senate | Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] | MA | D | W000817 | 21 | This resolution recognizes the forthcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The resolution, among other things acknowledges the historical significance of this event as one of the largest single instances of state-sanctioned violence against black people in American history; honors the lives and legacies of the estimated 300 black individuals who were killed during the massacre and the nearly 9,000 who were left homeless and penniless; condemns efforts to cover up the truth and shield the white community, especially government officials, from accountability; condemns the continued legacy of racism and white supremacy against black people in the United States, particularly in the form of police brutality; encourages education about the massacre, the history of white supremacy that fueled the massacre, and subsequent attempts to deny or cover up the massacre, in all elementary and secondary education settings and in institutions of higher education; and recognizes the commitment of Congress to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice. | 2023-01-11T13:45:32Z | |
| 116-hres-1038 | 116 | hres | 1038 | Recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-01 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 84 | This resolution recognizes the forthcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. The resolution, among other things acknowledges the historical significance of this event as one of the largest single instances of state-sanctioned violence against black people in American history; honors the lives and legacies of the estimated 300 black individuals who were killed during the massacre and the nearly 9,000 who were left homeless and penniless; condemns efforts to cover up the truth and shield the white community, especially government officials, from accountability; condemns the continued legacy of racism and white supremacy against black people in the United States, particularly in the form of police brutality; encourages education about the massacre, the history of white supremacy that fueled the massacre, and subsequent attempts to deny or cover up the massacre, in all elementary and secondary education settings and in institutions of higher education; and recognizes the commitment of Congress to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice. | 2023-01-11T13:45:45Z | |
| 116-s-4142 | 116 | s | 4142 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-07-01 | 2020-07-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 2 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act This bill eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations. The bill provides that under the statute allowing a civil action alleging deprivation of rights under color of law, it shall not be a defense or immunity to any such action that (1) the defendant was acting in good faith or believed that his or her conduct was lawful at the time it was committed; (2) the rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution or laws were not clearly established at the time of their deprivation; or (3) the state of the law was such that the defendant could not reasonably have been expected to know whether his or her conduct was lawful. | 2023-01-11T13:45:42Z | |
| 116-hres-1027 | 116 | hres | 1027 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the wrongs and hardships of Black women are often equal to those experienced by Black men yet receive less attention and justice, and that any legislation passed in the House of Representatives to remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-26 | 2020-06-26 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | W000822 | 22 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the harm, trauma, and deaths of black women must be recognized alongside those of black men; the position of black women is unique in this country and therefore deserves specific, focused intervention to bring about equality of access, opportunity, and justice; any legislation passed in the House to remedy racial inequities, especially those in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for black women; and the creation of a commission to study the status of black women and girls would aid in reducing social and systemic barriers and identifying reforms that would encourage more fair and equal treatment. | 2023-01-11T13:46:21Z | |
| 116-s-4036 | 116 | s | 4036 | Reforming Qualified Immunity Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-23 | 2020-06-23 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 0 | Reforming Qualified Immunity Act This bill modifies the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations. The bill provides that under the statute allowing a civil action alleging deprivation of rights under color of law, it shall not be a defense or immunity to any such action that (1) the defendant was acting in good faith or believed that his or her conduct was lawful at the time it was committed; (2) the rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution or laws were not clearly established at the time of their deprivation; or (3) the state of the law was such that the defendant could not reasonably have been expected to know whether his or her conduct was lawful. A defendant sued in his or her individual capacity shall not be liable if specified conditions apply (concerning the defendant's belief that conduct was lawful or judicial decisions addressing the validity of laws), such as when the defendant establishes that, at the time the deprivation occurred, the conduct alleged to be unlawful was specifically authorized or required by a federal or state statute or regulation. A municipality or other unit of local government shall be liable for a violation by an agent or employee of the municipality or unit of local government acting within the scope of his or her employment. | 2023-01-11T13:46:10Z | |
| 116-hres-1014 | 116 | hres | 1014 | Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-22 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 62 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. | 2023-01-11T13:46:21Z | |
| 116-s-4019 | 116 | s | 4019 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-22 | 2020-06-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 56 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill designates Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday. | 2023-01-11T13:46:12Z | |
| 116-hr-7232 | 116 | hr | 7232 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-18 | 2020-06-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 158 | Juneteenth National Independence Day Act This bill establishes Juneteenth Independence Day as a federal holiday. | 2022-02-09T01:11:21Z | |
| 116-hr-7272 | 116 | hr | 7272 | Mamie Till-Mobley Memorial Stamp Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-18 | 2020-06-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 13 | Mamie Till-Mobley Memorial Stamp Act This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till (who was kidnapped and lynched in 1955). | 2022-02-08T23:54:58Z | |
| 116-hres-1008 | 116 | hres | 1008 | Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-18 | 2020-08-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations. | House | Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] | VA | D | C001078 | 19 | This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, among other things encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community; calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity; urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and calls on Customs and Border Protection to immediately halt any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage. | 2023-01-11T13:46:21Z | |
| 116-hres-1009 | 116 | hres | 1009 | Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-18 | 2020-06-18 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] | PA | D | S001205 | 31 | This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists. Specifically, the resolution calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers; calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance. | 2023-01-11T13:46:21Z | |
| 116-sres-626 | 116 | sres | 626 | A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-17 | 2020-06-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 2 | This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, among other things encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community; calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity; urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and calls on Customs and Border Protection to immediately halt any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage. | 2023-01-11T13:46:04Z | |
| 116-sres-627 | 116 | sres | 627 | A resolution recognizing June 2020 as "LGBTQ Pride Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-17 | 2020-06-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066-3067) | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 46 | This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. The resolution recognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the laws of the United States and international treaties. Additionally, the resolution encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June. | 2023-01-11T13:46:04Z | |
| 116-hres-1001 | 116 | hres | 1001 | Recognizing June 19, 2020, as this yearâs observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 214 | This resolution recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. | 2022-02-09T03:57:08Z | |
| 116-hres-1005 | 116 | hres | 1005 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 0 | This resolution 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, or intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols. | 2022-02-08T23:24:08Z | |
| 116-sres-620 | 116 | sres | 620 | A resolution designating June 19, 2020, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2979; text: CR S2976) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 57 | This resolution designates June 19, 2020, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. | 2021-12-29T21:58:20Z | |
| 116-sres-622 | 116 | sres | 622 | A resolution condemning attacks against members of the media and reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press and peaceful assembly to the health of democracy in the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-15 | 2020-06-15 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2977) | Senate | Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] | MA | D | M000133 | 12 | This resolution condemns violence committed against people of the United States exercising their right to free speech and peaceful assembly, including journalists, and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to freedom of the press and peaceful assembly as pillars of democracy. The resolution calls on local, state, and federal authorities to take steps to ensure that members of the media are able to safely perform their duties without interference, censorship, threats of violence, or physical harm and to explicitly exempt the news media from any curfew regulations. The resolution calls on authorities and officials to (1) identify and thoroughly investigate instances in which government officials or members of police forces have restricted media access to the demonstrations or where violence was perpetrated against members of the media, and (2) ensure that such perpetrators are appropriately disciplined and charged. | 2023-01-11T13:46:04Z | |
| 116-hres-999 | 116 | hres | 999 | Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-11 | 2020-06-11 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] | PA | D | S001205 | 20 | This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists. Specifically, the resolution calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers; calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance. | 2023-01-11T13:46:20Z | |
| 116-hconres-100 | 116 | hconres | 100 | Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 169 | This concurrent resolution (1) affirms, on the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first slave ship, the U.S. debt of remembrance not only to those who lived through the injustices of slavery but also to their descendants; and (2) proposes a U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to properly acknowledge, memorialize, and be a catalyst for progress, including toward permanently eliminating persistent racial inequities. | 2022-02-09T02:27:58Z | |
| 116-hr-7085 | 116 | hr | 7085 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Amash, Justin [L-MI-3] | MI | L | A000367 | 66 | Ending Qualified Immunity Act This bill eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations. The bill provides that under the statute allowing a civil action alleging deprivation of rights under color of law, it shall not be a defense or immunity to any such action that (1) the defendant was acting in good faith or believed that his or her conduct was lawful at the time it was committed; (2) the rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution or laws were not clearly established at the time of their deprivation; or (3) the state of the law was such that the defendant could not reasonably have been expected to know whether his or her conduct was lawful. | 2022-02-09T03:11:44Z | |
| 116-hr-7115 | 116 | hr | 7115 | Restoration of Civil Rights Act of 2019 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] | TX | D | V000131 | 1 | Restoration of Civil Rights Act of 2019 This bill expands remedies under provisions regarding civil actions for deprivation of rights under color of law. Specifically, the bill provides that any person against whom such an action is filed for an act or omission taken in the person's official capacity may not raise as a defense that such act or omission did not violate a clearly established statutory or constitutional right; in any action filed in which a person is held liable for an act or omission taken in the person's official capacity, any state or territory (including the District of Columbia) of which the person is an employee shall be vicariously liable if the act or omission of the person is attributable to violations of the Fourteenth Amendment by the state or territory; any person who is an employee or contractor of a state or territory and is found to be liable for acts or omissions occurring in the course and scope of such person's employment or agreement is entitled to indemnification if the act or omission is taken in the person's official capacity and attributable to violations of the Fourteenth Amendment by the state or territory; and a U.S. Attorney may bring a civil action for a violation on behalf of any U.S. citizen or other person within the jurisdiction before the appropriate federal district court for appropriate relief. | 2022-02-08T23:16:58Z | |
| 116-hres-990 | 116 | hres | 990 | Recognizing racism as a national crisis and the need for a truth and reconciliation process. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-04 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] | OH | D | B001281 | 67 | This resolution recognizes racism as a national public health crisis and supports the creation of a truth and reconciliation process to address historic, enduring systemic and structural racism against black people. | 2023-01-11T13:46:20Z | |
| 116-hres-992 | 116 | hres | 992 | Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-04 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 33 | This resolution condemns racism and invidious discrimination as evil and antithetical to the U.S. Constitution and declares unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination in America. The resolution declares that the House of Representatives shall pass legislation establishing a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. The department shall be charged with ending racism and invidious discrimination, developing and coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination, with a budget the equivalent of at least 10% of the Defense Department's budget. The department shall be headed by a Secretary of Reconciliation, who shall make semi-annual progress reports to Congress. | 2023-01-11T13:46:20Z | |
| 116-sconres-39 | 116 | sconres | 39 | A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the constitutional rights of Americans to peaceably assemble, exercise freedom of speech, and petition the Government for redress of grievances must be respected; that violence and looting are unlawful, unacceptable, and contrary to the purpose of peaceful protests; and that Congress condemns the President of the United States for ordering Federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in Washington, DC on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those peaceful protestors. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-06-04 | 2020-06-04 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2737) | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 46 | This concurrent resolution condemns the President for ordering federal officers to use gas and rubber bullets against the Americans who were peaceably protesting in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia on the night of June 1, 2020, thereby violating the constitutional rights of those protestors. | 2023-01-11T13:46:06Z | |
| 116-hr-6944 | 116 | hr | 6944 | To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, in recognition of her contribution to the Nation and her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBTQ community in athletics, education, and our society. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-05-19 | 2020-05-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] | CA | D | L000579 | 20 | This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King in recognition of her courageous and groundbreaking leadership advancing equal rights for women and the LGBTQ community in athletics, education, and our society. | 2023-01-11T13:42:52Z | |
| 116-sres-580 | 116 | sres | 580 | A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-05-14 | 2020-05-14 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2457) | Senate | Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] | CA | D | H001075 | 26 | This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and to call on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps. It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community, and investigate and prosecute perpetrators. The resolution recommits the United States to serving as a world leader in building more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant societies by (1) prioritizing language access and inclusivity in communication practices, and (2) combating misinformation and discrimination that put Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at risk. | 2023-01-11T13:42:35Z | |
| 116-s-3686 | 116 | s | 3686 | Parental Notification and Intervention Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-05-12 | 2020-05-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 12 | Parental Notification and Intervention Act This bill prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting in the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under age 18 without first complying with parental notification requirements, subject to exceptions and limitations. It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation. A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in federal district court to prohibit the abortion. | 2023-01-11T13:42:42Z | |
| 116-hres-955 | 116 | hres | 955 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governors and local officials across the Nation have abused their authority by infringing on the constitutional rights of Americans, ordering private businesses to close, requiring citizens to stay in their homes, and imposing draconian punishments for violations. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-05-08 | 2020-05-08 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] | AZ | R | B001302 | 9 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives in opposition to the actions of state and local officials in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. The resolution (1) condemns the decisions of state and local leaders who issued orders imposing economic restrictions based on views of which businesses and activities are essential and which are not, (2) calls on Attorney General William Barr to review all restricting orders issued by such leaders and to act against those that infringe on Americans' constitutional or statutory protections, and (3) calls upon states to restore liberty and responsibility. | 2023-01-11T13:42:47Z | |
| 116-sres-563 | 116 | sres | 563 | A resolution designating March 2020, as "National Women's History Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-05-06 | 2020-05-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2297; text: 05/07/2020 CR S2326) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 35 | This resolution designates March 2020 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States. | 2021-12-29T21:58:10Z | |
| 116-sres-559 | 116 | sres | 559 | A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-05-05 | 2020-05-05 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2243) | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 10 | This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!"). | 2023-01-11T13:42:36Z | |
| 116-hres-915 | 116 | hres | 915 | Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-04-03 | 2020-04-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] | CA | D | C001097 | 51 | This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!"). | 2023-01-11T13:43:04Z | |
| 116-hres-908 | 116 | hres | 908 | Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVIDâ19. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-03-25 | 2020-09-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] | NY | D | M001188 | 157 | This resolution calls on all public officials to condemn and denounce anti-Asian sentiment, racism, discrimination, and religious intolerance related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to take specified steps. It calls on federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Asian-American community and prosecute perpetrators. The resolution recommits U.S. leadership to (1) prioritize language access and inclusivity in communication practices, and (2) combat misinformation and discrimination that put Asian Americans at risk. | 2023-01-11T13:44:48Z | |
| 116-hr-6042 | 116 | hr | 6042 | Sanctity of Life Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-02 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4] | IA | R | K000362 | 0 | Sanctity of Life Act of 2020 This bill declares that (1) human life is deemed to exist from fertilization, without regard to race, sex, age, health, defect, or condition of dependency; and (2) "person" includes all such human life. The bill recognizes that each state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of those within the state's jurisdiction whom the state rationally regards as human beings. The bill amends the federal judicial code to remove Supreme Court and district court jurisdiction to review cases arising out of any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, or practice, or any act interpreting such a measure on the grounds that such measure (1) protects the rights of human persons between conception and birth; or (2) prohibits, limits, or regulates the performance of abortions or the provision of public funds, facilities, personnel, or other assistance for abortions. | 2022-02-08T23:17:37Z | |
| 116-hr-6054 | 116 | hr | 6054 | REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-02 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 32 | Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2020 or the REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2020 This bill concerns the burdens that federal and state laws, policies, and regulations may place upon people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The bill directs 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. DOJ must 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. This bill shall not be construed to discourage the prosecution of individuals who intentionally transmit or attempt to transmit HIV to another individual. | 2022-02-08T23:15:24Z | |
| 116-hres-881 | 116 | hres | 881 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-03-02 | 2020-03-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] | CA | D | T000460 | 115 | This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history. | 2022-02-09T03:26:29Z | |
| 116-hconres-93 | 116 | hconres | 93 | Honoring the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding, whose lifelong dedication to civil rights and service stand as an example of leadership for all people. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-28 | 2020-02-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large] | DE | D | B001303 | 0 | This concurrent resolution honors the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding. | 2022-02-08T23:20:30Z | |
| 116-hres-869 | 116 | hres | 869 | Original Black History Month Resolution of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-27 | 2020-02-27 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 29 | Original Black History Month Resolution of 2020 This resolution recognizes the importance of commemorating Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements of African Americans throughout history. | 2022-02-08T23:21:28Z | |
| 116-sconres-37 | 116 | sconres | 37 | A concurrent resolution honoring the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding, whose lifelong dedication to civil rights and service stand as an example of leadership for all people. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-27 | 2020-08-14 | Held at the desk. | Senate | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] | DE | D | C001088 | 2 | This concurrent resolution honors the life and work of Louis Lorenzo Redding. | 2023-01-11T13:45:15Z | |
| 116-sres-516 | 116 | sres | 516 | A resolution celebrating Black History Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-27 | 2020-02-27 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1231-1232) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 75 | This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an opportunity to reflect on U.S. history and to commemorate the contributions of African Americans. It 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." | 2021-12-29T21:58:01Z | |
| 116-hres-867 | 116 | hres | 867 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-26 | 2020-02-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4] | MD | D | B001304 | 1 | This resolution (1) encourages all individuals in the United States during Black History Month to celebrate U.S. history and the important accomplishments and contributions of African Americans, and (2) expresses appreciation for the contributions of and sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Women's Army Corps assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II. | 2022-02-08T23:21:28Z | |
| 116-hres-863 | 116 | hres | 863 | Reaffirming the importance of ensuring justice is provided to Malcolm X and the need to reopen the investigation into the assassination of this profound and fearless civil rights leader. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-25 | 2020-03-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 4 | This resolution recognizes Malcolm X as a leading figure in the movement for justice for African Americans and urges the Department of Justice and local law enforcement to reinvestigate his assassination. | 2022-02-09T02:44:09Z | |
| 116-s-3284 | 116 | s | 3284 | Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-02-12 | 2020-02-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] | OR | D | M001176 | 1 | Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act This bill prohibits any officer, employee, or contractor of a federal agency from engaging in specified activities with respect to facial recognition technology without a warrant until a congressional commission established by this bill recommends rules governing the use and limitations on both government and commercial use of such technology. Specifically, it prohibits any such individual from setting up a camera to be used in connection with facial recognition technology, accessing or using information obtained from such technology, or importing such technology to identify an individual in the United States until Congress enacts legislation implementing the guidelines established by the commission. The bill permits an aggrieved person to bring a civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief in the appropriate U.S. district court. No federal funds may be used by a state or local government to invest in facial recognition software, purchase facial recognition technology services, or acquire images for use in facial recognition technology systems. | 2022-02-08T23:22:56Z | |
| 116-hres-816 | 116 | hres | 816 | Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-01-28 | 2020-02-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] | NC | D | A000370 | 1 | This resolution recognizes the contribution of the Greensboro Four to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. The resolution (1) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation, and (2) encourages states to include the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in their educational curricula. | 2022-02-08T23:40:19Z | |
| 116-sconres-34 | 116 | sconres | 34 | A concurrent resolution affirming the importance of religious freedom as a fundamental human right that is essential to a free society and protected for all people of the United States under the Constitution of the United States, and recognizing the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-01-15 | 2020-01-15 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S249-250) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 16 | This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 234th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2020. The resolution affirms that religious freedom includes the right of individuals of any faith and individuals of no faith to live, work, associate, and worship in accordance with their beliefs; all people of the United States 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. | 2022-02-09T01:25:31Z | |
| 116-hr-5603 | 116 | hr | 5603 | Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] | FL | R | S001214 | 6 | Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2020 This bill requires that, for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (which prohibits discrimination based on sex in any federally funded educational program or activity), sex shall be determined on the basis of sex assigned at birth by a physician. | 2022-02-08T23:15:54Z | |
| 116-hres-782 | 116 | hres | 782 | Encouraging public schools to design and teach a curriculum about the history of anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, and the vital and historic importance of the Jewish State of Israel. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13] | NC | R | B001305 | 5 | This resolution condemns the rise of anti-Semitic attacks and calls on law enforcement officials to hold perpetrators accountable. The resolution also encourages public schools to teach about the history of anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and the historic importance of the creation of the Jewish State of Israel. | 2022-02-09T03:26:23Z | |
| 116-hres-786 | 116 | hres | 786 | Supporting the designation of January 11, 2020, as "National Martha Hughes Cannon Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-01-09 | 2020-01-10 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H171) | House | Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3] | UT | R | C001114 | 3 | This resolution recognizes the value that women bring to good governance and supports the designation of National Martha Hughes Cannon Day. | 2022-02-09T03:26:26Z | |
| 116-s-3167 | 116 | s | 3167 | CROWN Act of 2019 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2020-01-08 | 2020-01-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 20 | Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2019 or the CROWN Act of 2019 This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable laws. | 2022-02-08T23:22:52Z | |
| 116-hres-764 | 116 | hres | 764 | Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the priorities and goals of the Executive order on combating anti-Semitism. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-14 | 2020-01-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2] | KS | R | W000824 | 0 | This resolution recognizes and supports the executive order on combating anti-Semitism, signed on December 11, 2019. The resolution also expresses commitment to combating anti-Semitism through all levels of education and supports the freedom of Jewish individuals to practice their faith. | 2022-10-28T01:45:56Z | |
| 116-hconres-80 | 116 | hconres | 80 | Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] | CT | D | H001081 | 9 | This concurrent resolution recognizes the immense hardships that people with disabilities must overcome every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. | 2022-10-28T01:45:58Z | |
| 116-hr-5412 | 116 | hr | 5412 | Travel and Tourism for All Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-12 | 2020-01-28 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] | NV | D | T000468 | 1 | Travel and Tourism for All Act This bill requires the National Council on Disability, with respect to the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, to conduct a review and report on the progress of the implementation of standards related to accessibility of public accommodations and commercial facilities for persons with a disability. | 2022-10-28T01:45:57Z | |
| 116-sconres-30 | 116 | sconres | 30 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly individuals with disabilities. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-12 | 2019-12-12 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7032-7033) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 13 | This concurrent resolution recognizes the importance of equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities and that many government facilities remain inaccessible to such individuals due to architectural and other barriers. The concurrent resolution also pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. | 2022-10-28T01:45:58Z | |
| 116-hr-5331 | 116 | hr | 5331 | Fairness for All Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-30 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2] | UT | R | S001192 | 8 | Fairness for All Act This bill prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, while providing certain benefits and exemptions to religious providers. An otherwise qualified religious provider shall be eligible to receive federal financial assistance for a particular service without regard to the provider's religious views or teachings. Agencies authorized to administer federal financial assistance for the support of adoption and foster care services shall issue final rules within two years of this bill's enactment to create an indirect funding program that delivers such assistance to eligible prospective parents for the purpose of obtaining adoption and foster care services through a qualified private agency that they select. The bill (1) exempts a church or religious organization from claims of employment discrimination because of sexual orientation or gender identity under specified circumstances; and (2) prohibits sanctions for certain employee speech regarding the employee's religious, political, or moral beliefs in the workplace. The bill establishes certain anti-bullying policies for public elementary and secondary schools, including cyber bullying. Any determination of the tax-exempt status of a charitable organization shall be made without regard to the organization's religious beliefs or practices concerning marriage, family, or sexuality, except insofar as such practices pertain to race or criminal sexual offenses punishable under constitutionally valid federal or state law. | 2022-10-28T01:46:02Z | |
| 116-hr-5309 | 116 | hr | 5309 | CROWN Act of 2020 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-05 | 2020-09-22 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2] | LA | D | R000588 | 63 | Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2020 or the CROWN Act of 2020 This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment. Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style. The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable laws. | 2023-01-11T13:45:06Z | |
| 116-hr-5290 | 116 | hr | 5290 | The District of Columbia Returning Citizens Coordination Act of 2019 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-12-03 | 2019-12-04 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | The District of Columbia Returning Citizens Coordination Act of 2019 This bill provides that any agency of the District of Columbia shall be treated as a federal agency for purposes of certain privacy laws with respect to communications between the agency and the District's Bureau of Prisons or Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency regarding providing public benefits or services to any person resuming or commencing residence in the District (including upon a person's release from any term of imprisonment). | 2022-10-28T01:46:07Z | |
| 116-hres-722 | 116 | hres | 722 | Supporting the goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-20 | 2019-12-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] | MA | D | K000379 | 49 | This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year. The resolution also recognizes that current trends of increased violence, particularly against transgender women of color, are unacceptable. The resolution supports efforts to study, respond to, and prevent violence against transgender people. Finally, the resolution affirms the principle that every person is endowed with basic human rights and also recognizes the bravery and resilience of the transgender community as it fights for equal dignity and respect. | 2022-10-28T02:00:27Z | |
| 116-sres-430 | 116 | sres | 430 | A resolution designating December 10, 2019, as "Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-19 | 2019-11-19 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6674) | Senate | Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] | WY | R | E000285 | 1 | This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day. | 2021-12-29T21:57:47Z | |
| 116-sres-429 | 116 | sres | 429 | A resolution recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived from the Civil Rights Act of 1866. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-18 | 2019-11-18 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6628) | Senate | Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA] | CA | D | H001075 | 7 | This resolution recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws declaring that all persons born in the United States are citizens and are equally protected by the law. | 2022-10-28T02:00:30Z | |
| 116-hres-700 | 116 | hres | 700 | Supporting the designation of December 10, 2019, as "Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large] | WY | R | C001109 | 0 | This resolution supports the designation of Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day. | 2022-11-01T05:17:27Z | |
| 116-sres-427 | 116 | sres | 427 | A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Sikh Americans, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-14 | 2019-11-14 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6612-6613) | Senate | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] | IL | D | D000563 | 2 | This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikh Americans and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith. The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday and the inspiring nature of Guru Nanak's teachings on equality and service. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikh Americans have faced. | 2022-11-01T05:17:26Z | |
| 116-hres-694 | 116 | hres | 694 | Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-13 | 2020-02-12 | Ordered to be Reported. | House | Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] | CA | D | W000187 | 59 | This resolution recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws declaring that all persons born in the United States are citizens and are equally protected by the law. | 2022-11-01T05:17:28Z | |
| 116-hres-689 | 116 | hres | 689 | Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-12 | 2019-11-12 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3] | CA | D | G000559 | 5 | This resolution recognizes the significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide. | 2022-11-01T05:02:33Z | |
| 116-hjres-79 | 116 | hjres | 79 | Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-08 | 2020-02-13 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] | CA | D | S001175 | 224 | This joint resolution eliminates the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex. The amendment was proposed to the states in House Joint Resolution 208 of the 92nd Congress, as agreed to in the Senate on March 22, 1972. The amendment shall be part of the Constitution whenever ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states. | 2022-11-01T05:02:35Z | |
| 116-hres-680 | 116 | hres | 680 | Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-11-08 | 2019-11-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6] | IN | R | P000615 | 5 | This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith. The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikhs of the United States have faced. | 2022-11-01T05:02:34Z | |
| 116-sres-393 | 116 | sres | 393 | A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-14 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339) | Senate | Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN] | IN | R | Y000064 | 1 | This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith. The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikhs of the United States have faced. | 2022-11-01T04:47:42Z |
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