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| 117-hres-1525 | 117 | hres | 1525 | Condemning antisemitism by public figures. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] | NJ | D | G000583 | 86 | This resolution condemns the increase in anti-Semitism in the public sphere. | 2022-12-23T12:15:25Z | |
| 117-s-5289 | 117 | s | 5289 | Ethical Use of Facial Recognition Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-15 | 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 federal agencies from using facial recognition software until the enactment of legislation that implements certain guidance on its use, as recommended by a specialized commission created under this bill. | 2023-08-07T16:15:22Z | |
| 117-hr-9564 | 117 | hr | 9564 | Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] | CA | D | T000472 | 5 | Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the right of adults to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct with other adults. | 2023-08-04T21:22:06Z | |
| 117-s-5252 | 117 | s | 5252 | Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-14 | 2022-12-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 3 | Right to Private Conduct Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the right of adults to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct with other adults. | 2023-08-04T21:22:06Z | |
| 117-s-5218 | 117 | s | 5218 | Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-12-08 | 2022-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 11 | Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2022 This bill specifies that damages in certain civil rights lawsuits may include all types of compensatory damages, including for emotional harm. | 2023-08-03T19:30:22Z | |
| 117-hres-1488 | 117 | hres | 1488 | Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3] | IL | D | N000192 | 43 | This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year. | 2022-12-29T08:18:16Z | |
| 117-sres-838 | 117 | sres | 838 | A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6781-6782) | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 13 | This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States. | 2023-08-04T15:15:21Z | |
| 117-hr-9219 | 117 | hr | 9219 | Justice for All Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-10-21 | 2022-10-21 | 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 | 1 | Justice for All Act of 2022 This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or race-related characteristics in schools, businesses, federally funded programs, and other settings. It also provides statutory authority for and expands the types of civil actions that may be brought for violations. For example, the bill expands provisions under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 so as to (1) prohibit federally funded programs from discriminating based on sex or religion; and (2) prohibit public accommodations, including stores and transit services, from discriminating based on sex. The bill defines sex to include sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics. It also expands the definition of race to include traits that have been historically associated with race (e.g., natural hair textures). The expanded definitions apply to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act (discrimination in public and private housing), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (discrimination based on sex in federally funded educational programs). Further, the bill provides statutory authority for disparate impact or intentional discrimination claims under the aforementioned acts, as well as the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (discrimination based on age by federally funded programs) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (discrimination based on disability by federally funded programs). The bill also includes other provisions that address (1) profiling by law enforcement officers, (2) employer liability with respect to civil rights violations, (3) predispute arbitration agreements in civil rights cases, and (4) governmental immunity in suits involving constitutional violations. | 2023-08-03T15:45:22Z | |
| 117-hres-1436 | 117 | hres | 1436 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that New York State's Concealed Carry Improvement Act is unconstitutional. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-10-14 | 2022-10-14 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22] | NY | R | T000478 | 9 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the courts should find New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act unconstitutional and that all states should pass legislation supporting Second Amendment rights. | 2023-03-08T14:45:22Z | |
| 117-hres-1416 | 117 | hres | 1416 | Condemning the growing hostility towards Christians and individuals of faith in the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] | WI | R | G000576 | 2 | This resolution condemns hostility by the U.S. government, public institutions, and the media towards Christians and individuals of faith. This resolution also calls on (1) the President to refrain from taking actions inconsistent with the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and the U.S. Constitution; and (2) state and local governments to overturn existing laws and oppose new laws that impact Americans' ability to exercise their religion, including laws on sexual orientation and gender identity. | 2023-09-03T17:45:24Z | |
| 117-hres-1392 | 117 | hres | 1392 | Recognizing "Banned Books Week" and the sweeping attacks on books in the United States today, acknowledging the central role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and urging recognition of the illegitimate tactics being used to ban books in K-12 classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-09-22 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] | MD | D | R000606 | 28 | This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States. | 2023-07-31T20:45:19Z | |
| 117-hres-1381 | 117 | hres | 1381 | Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2022, 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 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-21 | 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. | 2022-12-29T12:48:48Z | |
| 117-hr-8795 | 117 | hr | 8795 | Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-09-09 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] | NY | D | T000486 | 0 | Wayne Ford Racial Impact Statement Act of 2022 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to prepare a minority impact assessment for each bill or joint resolution that establishes or modifies a crime, criminal penalties, or pretrial, sentencing, or probation procedures, or that could otherwise affect the number of people who are federally incarcerated, and that is under the jurisdiction of specified congressional subcommittees; GAO must also prepare assessments for similar proposed rules. Assessments must include information relating to the fiscal and demographic impact of proposed changes on prisons, prison populations, and the criminal justice system. | 2023-07-31T17:45:22Z | |
| 117-hr-8691 | 117 | hr | 8691 | Reverend James Lawson, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-08-09 | 2022-08-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] | CA | D | K000389 | 4 | Reverend James Lawson, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr. in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of civil rights through nonviolent methods in the United States. | 2022-12-29T19:03:40Z | |
| 117-sres-749 | 117 | sres | 749 | A resolution recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-08-06 | 2022-08-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4165; text: CR S4215-4216) | Senate | Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | WI | D | B001230 | 1 | This resolution condemns the attack at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, recognizes the resilience of the Sikh community, and calls for unwavering resolve to prevent and seek justice for acts of hate and terrorism. | 2022-12-10T05:20:07Z | |
| 117-hres-1313 | 117 | hres | 1313 | Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] | WI | R | S001213 | 7 | This resolution condemns the attack at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, recognizes the resilience of the Sikh community, and calls for unwavering resolve to prevent and seek justice for acts of hate and terrorism. | 2022-12-29T19:03:38Z | |
| 117-s-4735 | 117 | s | 4735 | Lifting Local Communities Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-08-02 | 2022-08-02 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 6 | Lifting Local Communities Act This bill specifies that religious organizations are eligible to apply for and receive federal funds to provide services for social services programs (i.e., programs for low-income individuals) on the same basis as private, nonreligious organizations. Additionally, government entities may not discriminate against private organizations on the basis of religion when selecting funding recipients. | 2023-06-02T22:03:51Z | |
| 117-s-4688 | 117 | s | 4688 | Reproductive Freedom for All Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-08-01 | 2022-08-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3806-3808) | Senate | Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] | VA | D | K000384 | 3 | Reproductive Freedom for All Act This bill establishes a general right of all persons to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference. It specifically provides statutory authority for the Supreme Court's prior holdings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. In Roe, the Court held that the Constitution protects a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. In Casey, the Court reaffirmed this holding and additionally held that state abortion regulations may not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability (i.e., an undue burden). However, a state may (1) restrict abortions after viability, except when a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman; and (2) enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking an abortion, except for unnecessary health regulations that present a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking an abortion. Additionally, the bill provides statutory authority for the Court's holdings in Griswold v. Connecticut (the right of married couples to obtain contraception), Eisenstadt v. Baird (the right of single persons to obtain contraception), Carey v. Population Services International (the right of minors to obtain contraception), and Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt (that certain state restrictions on abortion facilities and providers created an undue burden). The bill allows the Department of Justice or any person adversely affected by a state law that violates this bill to seek injunctive relief. It also specifies that the bill does not affect laws regarding conscience protection. | 2023-06-08T19:45:25Z | |
| 117-hres-1303 | 117 | hres | 1303 | Establishing the Marxist roots of critical race theory and detail the threat this divisive ideology poses to the American republic. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-29 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9] | NC | R | B001311 | 14 | This resolution declares that critical race theory is a form of Marxist ideology, is counter to the U.S. form of government, and poses a threat to the country, its citizens, and the free world. | 2022-12-29T18:33:47Z | |
| 117-hres-1270 | 117 | hres | 1270 | 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 | 2022-07-26 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 1 | This resolution (1) recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in advancing independent living for individuals with disabilities; (2) pledges continued efforts to address remaining barriers for individuals with disabilities; and (3) calls on federal agencies to provide additional resources for individuals with disabilities with respect to economic self-sufficiency, community-based services, housing, and transportation. | 2023-08-17T19:30:25Z | |
| 117-hres-1282 | 117 | hres | 1282 | Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-26 | 2022-07-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] | MN | D | M001143 | 16 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of Disability Pride Month. | 2022-12-29T18:33:47Z | |
| 117-sres-719 | 117 | sres | 719 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "Disability Pride Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-26 | 2022-07-26 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3697) | Senate | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] | MN | D | K000367 | 2 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of July 2022 as Disability Pride Month. | 2022-12-29T18:48:36Z | |
| 117-s-4576 | 117 | s | 4576 | Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-20 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 10 | Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Act This bill increases the authorization of appropriations for the Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) grant program, which supports the preservation of U.S. confinement sites that were used to detain Japanese Americans during World War II (i.e., internment camps). It also establishes a program within JACS to provide grants to Japanese American nonprofits to educate individuals about the historical significance of these events. | 2023-03-08T19:57:59Z | |
| 117-sres-714 | 117 | sres | 714 | 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 | 2022-07-20 | 2022-07-20 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3547-3548) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 35 | This resolution (1) recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in advancing independent living for individuals with disabilities; (2) pledges continued efforts to address remaining barriers for individuals with disabilities; and (3) calls on federal agencies to provide additional resources for individuals with disabilities with respect to economic self-sufficiency, community-based services, housing, and transportation. | 2022-12-29T18:48:36Z | |
| 117-hres-1233 | 117 | hres | 1233 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-19 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4] | LA | R | J000299 | 57 | This resolution condemns recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches and calls on the current presidential administration to use appropriate law enforcement authorities to support their safety. | 2022-12-29T18:33:49Z | |
| 117-s-4556 | 117 | s | 4556 | Respect for Marriage Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-19 | 2022-07-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3380) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 43 | Respect for Marriage Act This bill provides statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages. Specifically, the bill repeals and replaces provisions that define, for purposes of federal law, marriage as between a man and a woman and spouse as a person of the opposite sex with provisions that recognize any marriage that is valid under state law. (The Supreme Court held that the current provisions were unconstitutional in United States v. Windsor in 2013.) The bill also repeals and replaces provisions that do not require states to recognize same-sex marriages from other states with provisions that prohibit the denial of full faith and credit or any right or claim relating to out-of-state marriages on the basis of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, or national origin. (The Supreme Court held that state laws barring same-sex marriages were unconstitutional in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015; the Court held that state laws barring interracial marriages were unconstitutional in Loving v. Virginia in 1967.) The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. | 2023-11-10T04:56:30Z | |
| 117-hr-8404 | 117 | hr | 8404 | Respect for Marriage Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-18 | 2022-12-13 | Became Public Law No: 117-228. | House | Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10] | NY | D | N000002 | 218 | Respect for Marriage Act This act provides statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages. Specifically, the act replaces provisions that define, for purposes of federal law, marriage as between a man and a woman and spouse as a person of the opposite sex with provisions that recognize any marriage between two individuals that is valid under state law. (The Supreme Court held that the current provisions were unconstitutional in United States v. Windsor in 2013.) The act also replaces provisions that do not require states to recognize same-sex marriages from other states with provisions that prohibit the denial of full faith and credit or any right or claim relating to out-of-state marriages on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. (The Supreme Court held that state laws barring same-sex marriages were unconstitutional in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015; the Court held that state laws barring interracial marriages were unconstitutional in Loving v. Virginia in 1967.) The act allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The act does not (1) affect religious liberties or conscience protections that are available under the Constitution or federal law, (2) require religious organizations to provide goods or services to formally recognize or celebrate a marriage, (3) affect any benefits or rights that do not arise from a marriage, or (4) recognize under federal law any marriage between more than two individuals. | 2023-09-05T17:28:34Z | |
| 117-hr-8394 | 117 | hr | 8394 | Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-15 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] | NY | D | O000172 | 0 | Lawrence v. Texas Codification Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the right of individuals of the same sex to engage in private, consensual sexual conduct. Specifically, the bill prohibits any state from enacting a law or regulation that infringes on any individual's right to enter into a consensual sexual relationship in the confines of their home and private life, including with respect to individuals of the same sex. (The Supreme Court held that state laws criminalizing private, consensual sexual relationships between individuals of the same sex were unconstitutional in Lawrence v. Texas in 2003.) The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action for violations. It also establishes a private right of action through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights). | 2022-12-29T18:18:47Z | |
| 117-hr-8396 | 117 | hr | 8396 | Loving v. Virginia Codification Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-15 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] | NY | D | O000172 | 0 | Loving v. Virginia Codification Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for interracial marriages. Specifically, the bill prohibits any state from enacting a law or regulation that infringes on the right to marry or not marry a person of another race. (The Supreme Court held that state laws barring interracial marriages were unconstitutional in Loving v. Virginia in 1967.) The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action for violations. It also establishes a private right of action through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights). | 2022-12-29T18:18:47Z | |
| 117-s-4539 | 117 | s | 4539 | Month of Life Celebration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-14 | 2022-07-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] | IA | R | E000295 | 15 | Month of Life Celebration Act This bill adds the Month of Life to the statutory list of patriotic and national observances. It also requires the President to annually issue a proclamation that (1) reaffirms the dignity of human life, (2) supports life inside and outside the womb and the life of the pregnant individual, and (3) commits to assist parents and children. | 2022-12-29T18:33:45Z | |
| 117-sres-705 | 117 | sres | 705 | A resolution congratulating the pro-life movement on its historic victory in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-13 | 2022-07-13 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3275-3276) | Senate | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] | TN | R | B001243 | 17 | This resolution congratulates the pro-life movement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion), recognizes the role of states as laboratories of democracy, and expresses a commitment to ensuring the safety of pro-life supporters, government officials, and court personnel in the wake of the Court's ruling. | 2022-12-29T18:48:36Z | |
| 117-s-4504 | 117 | s | 4504 | Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-12 | 2022-07-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] | NV | D | C001113 | 40 | Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 This bill prohibits anyone from interfering with a person's ability to access out-of-state reproductive health care. (Reproductive health care is defined as medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to pregnancy, the termination of a pregnancy, contraception services, and other reproductive care.) Specifically, the bill prohibits anyone from restricting, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging anyone who receives, provides, or assists with out-of-state reproductive health care that is legal in the state in which it is provided. The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The bill specifically waives any applicable governmental immunity and preempts any contravening state laws. | 2022-12-29T18:33:46Z | |
| 117-hconres-96 | 117 | hconres | 96 | Recognizing the historical significance of the 70th anniversary of the Miller v. Board of Education of District of Columbia decision. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-05 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] | CA | D | T000472 | 1 | This concurrent resolution recognizes the significance of the 70th anniversary of Miller v. Board of Education of District of Columbia, in which the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia held that the District had a duty to provide equal educational facilities within the District for Black deaf children as for White deaf children (in accordance with the Supreme Court's holding in Missouri ex rel. Gaines v. Canada that a state may not provide educational facilities within its boundary for one race and send the other outside the state to receive the same course of instruction). | 2023-07-31T14:45:21Z | |
| 117-hres-1218 | 117 | hres | 1218 | Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-05 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 54 | This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice. | 2023-03-02T20:30:29Z | |
| 117-hres-1216 | 117 | hres | 1216 | Expressing support for the designation of June as the "Month of Life". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-07-01 | 2022-07-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House | Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3] | WV | R | M001205 | 50 | This resolution supports the designation of a Month of Life. | 2022-12-29T18:33:49Z | |
| 117-hres-1209 | 117 | hres | 1209 | Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-06-28 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] | WA | D | J000298 | 98 | This resolution expresses support for implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other specified areas. | 2023-04-13T13:45:24Z | |
| 117-hres-1212 | 117 | hres | 1212 | Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-06-28 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] | MD | D | R000606 | 0 | This resolution expresses the sense that every person has the right to travel freely within the United States and that no one should be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking, providing, or assisting with out-of-state health care services that are legal in the jurisdiction in which they are delivered. It also expresses the sense that those whose rights are violated may seek relief through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights). | 2022-12-29T17:33:53Z | |
| 117-hr-8212 | 117 | hr | 8212 | Stop Child Abuse Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-23 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Oversight and Reform, 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. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] | TX | R | N000026 | 14 | Stop Child Abuse Act This bill nullifies the executive order titled Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals, which was issued on June 15, 2022. The order directed several executive agencies to establish initiatives that support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex individuals in a variety of settings, including health care, education, housing, and social services. | 2023-07-31T17:30:27Z | |
| 117-hres-1198 | 117 | hres | 1198 | Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-06-22 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 110 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQIA+ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. | 2022-12-29T17:33:54Z | |
| 117-hres-1182 | 117 | hres | 1182 | Recognizing June 19, 2022, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-06-16 | 2022-06-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000032 | 39 | This resolution recognizes the historical significance to the nation of Juneteenth Independence Day (commemorating the end of slavery in the United States). | 2023-03-06T21:30:24Z | |
| 117-hres-1183 | 117 | hres | 1183 | Denouncing domestic terrorist violence against religious organizations and domestic terrorist violence against groups and organizations providing pregnancy support for expectant mothers, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-06-16 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] | TX | R | B001291 | 33 | This resolution denounces domestic terrorist violence against religious organizations and organizations that provide pregnancy support. | 2022-12-29T17:33:54Z | |
| 117-sres-679 | 117 | sres | 679 | A resolution commemorating June 19, 2022, as "Juneteenth National 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 | 2022-06-15 | 2022-06-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2961; text: CR S2974) | Senate | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] | TX | R | C001056 | 50 | This resolution commemorates June 19, 2022, as Juneteenth National Independence Day to recognize and observe the end of slavery in the United States. | 2022-09-17T04:16:05Z | |
| 117-sres-652 | 117 | sres | 652 | A resolution recognizing June 2022 as "LGBTQ Pride Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-26 | 2022-05-26 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2756-2757) | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 49 | This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. 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. | 2022-12-29T17:03:54Z | |
| 117-hr-7856 | 117 | hr | 7856 | EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-19 | 2022-05-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7] | MI | R | W000798 | 0 | EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) vote on whether to commence, intervene, or otherwise participate in certain types of litigation, including cases involving issues in which the commission has taken a position that is contrary to the corresponding judicial precedent. (The EEOC adopted a similar resolution in January 2021.) The commission must post information relating to such cases and associated votes on its website. | 2023-07-31T17:00:24Z | |
| 117-hres-1136 | 117 | hres | 1136 | Establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-19 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] | AZ | R | L000589 | 29 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) for purposes of federal law, a person's sex means the person's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and policies. | 2023-03-22T16:31:23Z | |
| 117-s-4270 | 117 | s | 4270 | EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-19 | 2022-05-19 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 3 | EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) vote on whether to commence, intervene, or otherwise participate in certain types of litigation, including cases involving issues in which the commission has taken a position that is contrary to the corresponding judicial precedent. (The EEOC adopted a similar resolution in January 2021.) The commission must post information relating to such cases and associated votes on its website. | 2023-07-31T20:15:19Z | |
| 117-sres-644 | 117 | sres | 644 | A resolution establishing a Women's Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-19 | 2022-05-19 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2624) | Senate | Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] | MS | R | H001079 | 3 | This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) for purposes of federal law, an individual's sex means the individual's biological sex at birth; and (2) distinctions between the sexes are justified in certain settings, laws, and policies. | 2023-03-22T16:31:25Z | |
| 117-hres-1125 | 117 | hres | 1125 | Condemning rising antisemitism. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23] | FL | D | W000797 | 10 | This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn anti-Semitism in all forms. It also calls for renewed efforts to combat anti-Semitism domestically, globally, and online. | 2022-12-30T00:18:37Z | |
| 117-hres-1128 | 117 | hres | 1128 | Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-17 | 2022-05-31 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E569) | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 40 | This resolution supports the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia, and Intersexphobia. The resolution encourages (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and agender (LGBTQIA+) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gender and sexuality alliances; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBTQIA+; and (4) funding organizations, aid efforts, and governments to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBTQIA+ people. | 2022-12-30T00:18:36Z | |
| 117-s-4163 | 117 | s | 4163 | CONSCIENCE Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-05-09 | 2022-05-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] | FL | R | R000595 | 1 | Conscience Objections to Negligent State COVID-19 Inoculation Edicts Need Constitutional Enforcement Act or the CONSCIENCE Act This bill generally prohibits state and local governmental COVID-19 vaccine mandates that do not provide religious exemptions. The bill applies to any mandates adopted before, on, or after the bill's date of enactment. | 2023-07-31T17:00:23Z | |
| 117-hjres-85 | 117 | hjres | 85 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the laws of any State, the United States, or any foreign state. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-04-29 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] | NY | D | M001206 | 0 | This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment declaring that (1) the rights enumerated in the Constitution and other rights retained by the people are the rights of natural persons; (2) the terms "people," "person," and "citizen" as used in the Constitution do not include corporate entities; and (3) corporate entities are subject to such regulation as the people, through representatives in Congress and state representatives, may determine reasonable, consistent with the powers of Congress and the states. | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hres-1056 | 117 | hres | 1056 | Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Dolores Huerta. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] | TX | D | G000587 | 21 | This resolution supports the designation of Dolores Huerta Day to honor Dolores Huerta's contributions to advancing civil rights and equality. | 2022-12-29T23:18:19Z | |
| 117-hres-1044 | 117 | hres | 1044 | Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022 as "Venture Smith Freedom Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 1 | This resolution supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day to recognize the 257th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom from slavery. | 2022-12-29T23:18:20Z | |
| 117-hres-1050 | 117 | hres | 1050 | Addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] | NJ | D | W000822 | 12 | This resolution supports the need for and use of certain policy frameworks to incorporate the experiences of Black women into public policies. | 2022-12-29T23:18:20Z | |
| 117-sres-591 | 117 | sres | 591 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-07 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2100) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 0 | This resolution supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day on April 10 to recognize the 257th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom from slavery. | 2022-12-29T23:48:34Z | |
| 117-hconres-84 | 117 | hconres | 84 | Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-31 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10] | VA | D | W000825 | 38 | This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and gender-diverse people. | 2022-12-29T21:33:28Z | |
| 117-hres-1018 | 117 | hres | 1018 | Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29] | CA | D | C001097 | 49 | 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!"). | 2023-04-12T12:31:00Z | |
| 117-hres-1019 | 117 | hres | 1019 | Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2022, as "Dr. John E. Fryer Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] | PA | D | E000296 | 15 | This resolution expresses support for the designation of Dr. John E. Fryer Day and encourages governmental support for the teaching of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history. | 2023-03-08T19:58:54Z | |
| 117-sconres-35 | 117 | sconres | 35 | A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] | HI | D | S001194 | 19 | This concurrent resolution supports the goals and ideals of the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It celebrates the accomplishments and leadership of transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and gender-diverse people. | 2022-12-29T22:48:20Z | |
| 117-sres-572 | 117 | sres | 572 | A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] | NJ | D | M000639 | 26 | 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!"). | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-sres-574 | 117 | sres | 574 | A resolution designating May 2, 2022, as "Dr. John E. Fryer Day". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 1 | This resolution designates May 2, 2022, as Dr. John E. Fryer Day and encourages governmental support for the teaching of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history. | 2022-12-29T22:48:19Z | |
| 117-hres-1008 | 117 | hres | 1008 | Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-28 | 2022-03-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5] | CA | D | T000460 | 94 | 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. | 2022-12-29T22:18:23Z | |
| 117-s-3902 | 117 | s | 3902 | Prohibiting Religious Exemption and Accommodations Databases Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] | KS | R | M001198 | 11 | Prohibiting Religious Exemption and Accommodations Databases Act This bill prohibits federal agencies from disclosing to other agencies or organizations any information relating to the religious beliefs, identity, or affiliation of an individual with a religious accommodation, including with respect to a COVID-19 vaccine requirement. The bill specifically incorporates such information into the Privacy Act of 1974 (which restricts how agencies may disclose or share records that identify individuals in the absence of written consent) and exempts related records from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (which provides the public a right to access federal agency information). | 2022-12-29T22:33:29Z | |
| 117-sres-537 | 117 | sres | 537 | A resolution designating March 2022 as "National Women's History Month". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-03-07 | 2022-03-07 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1013-1014; text: CR S1019) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 44 | This resolution designates March 2022 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. | 2022-09-03T12:05:57Z | |
| 117-hr-6860 | 117 | hr | 6860 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-28 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] | NY | D | C001067 | 202 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2022 This bill prohibits government entities and insurance providers from denying community-based services to individuals with disabilities that require long-term service or support that would enable such individuals to live in the community and lead an independent life. Specifically, these entities may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of community-based services by such actions as imposing prohibited eligibility criteria, cost caps, or waiting lists or failing to provide a specific community-based service. Additionally, community-based services must be offered to individuals with such disabilities prior to institutionalization. Institutionalized individuals must be notified regularly of community-based alternatives. The bill requires the Department of Justice to issue regulations requiring government entities and insurance providers to offer community-based long-term services to individuals with such disabilities who would otherwise qualify for institutional placement. Government entities must ensure sufficient availability of affordable, accessible, and integrated housing that is not a disability-specific residential setting or a setting where services are tied to tenancy. Regulations shall also (1) require government entities and insurance providers to perform self-evaluation on current services, policies, and practices and concerning compliance with requirements of this bill; and (2) require government entities to submit a transition plan. The bill provides funds for FY2022 for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide technical assistance with respect to transition plans. The bill allows civil actions by individuals subjected to, or about to be subjected to, a violation of its requirements. | 2022-12-30T04:33:54Z | |
| 117-s-3713 | 117 | s | 3713 | Reproductive Choice Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-28 | 2022-02-28 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S838) | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 1 | Reproductive Choice Act This bill provides statutory authority for certain Supreme Court holdings on abortion rights and restrictions in the cases of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. In Roe, the Court held that the Constitution protects a woman's decision to terminate her pregnancy. In Casey, the Court reaffirmed this holding and additionally held that state abortion regulations may not place a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before fetal viability (i.e., an undue burden). However, a state may (1) restrict abortions after viability, except when a pregnancy endangers the life or health of the woman; and (2) enact regulations to further the health or safety of a woman seeking an abortion, except for unnecessary health regulations that present a substantial obstacle to a woman seeking an abortion. The bill provides statutory authority for these holdings. It also specifies that the bill does not affect laws regarding conscience protection. | 2022-12-29T21:33:29Z | |
| 117-hr-6836 | 117 | hr | 6836 | Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-25 | 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. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] | NY | D | E000297 | 10 | Robert Parris Moses Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Robert Parris Moses in recognition of his achievements and contributions to American education and civil rights. | 2022-12-30T04:33:55Z | |
| 117-hres-942 | 117 | hres | 942 | Original Black History Month Resolution of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 150 | Original Black History Month Resolution of 2022 This resolution recognizes the importance of commemorating Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements of Black Americans throughout history. | 2022-12-30T04:33:52Z | |
| 117-hres-944 | 117 | hres | 944 | Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-25 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5] | FL | D | L000586 | 32 | This resolution recognizes Claudette Colvin as an integral figure of the civil rights movement and honors her actions leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the related Supreme Court ruling that found segregation on buses to be unconstitutional. | 2022-12-30T04:33:52Z | |
| 117-hr-6818 | 117 | hr | 6818 | Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-22 | 2022-02-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] | IL | D | R000515 | 5 | Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 This bill extends the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board until 2026 (or 2027 if the board opts for an additional one-year extension). The board reviews the decisions of federal agencies to postpone the disclosure of civil rights cold case records (i.e., unsolved civil rights cases from 1940-1979). | 2023-05-11T15:46:24Z | |
| 117-hconres-73 | 117 | hconres | 73 | 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 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] | CT | D | H001081 | 6 | This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. | 2022-12-30T04:04:45Z | |
| 117-hr-6758 | 117 | hr | 6758 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-18 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] | IL | D | C001117 | 7 | Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2022 This bill prohibits courts from awarding damages to plaintiffs in civil actions using a calculation for projected future earning potential that takes into account a plaintiff's race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. The bill requires the Department of Labor to develop guidance for economists to develop future earnings tables that do not rely on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. Additionally, Labor and the Department of Justice must develop guidance for states on how to calculate future earnings in state tort proceedings in a manner that is free of such biases. The Judicial Conference of the United States must report on damages awarded under federal law for personal injury, employment discrimination, tort damages, and cases involving protected classes of individuals sharing a common characteristic or identity who are legally protected against discrimination. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts must submit recommendations to ensure that future earnings calculations that take into account age and disability do not conflict with federal equal protection laws. The bill requires the Federal Judicial Center to train federal judges on how to implement this bill. | 2022-12-30T04:18:54Z | |
| 117-hr-6766 | 117 | hr | 6766 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-18 | 2022-02-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] | CT | D | D000216 | 27 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2022 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Constance Baker Motley in recognition of her contributions and service to the United States in advancing civil rights as an attorney, elected official, and judge. | 2023-03-29T15:04:00Z | |
| 117-sconres-29 | 117 | sconres | 29 | A concurrent resolution 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 | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-17 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S796) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 8 | This concurrent resolution recognizes that people with disabilities experience barriers to access every day and pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects. | 2022-12-29T21:33:29Z | |
| 117-sres-521 | 117 | sres | 521 | A resolution celebrating Black History Month. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-17 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S800; text: CR S792-793) | Senate | Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001288 | 56 | 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." | 2022-09-02T21:48:32Z | |
| 117-s-3655 | 117 | s | 3655 | Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-16 | 2022-12-05 | Became Public Law No: 117-222. | Senate | Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] | GA | D | O000174 | 4 | Civil Rights Cold Case Investigations Support Act of 2022 This act extends the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board until 2026 (or 2027 if the board opts for an additional one-year extension). The board reviews the decisions of federal agencies to postpone the disclosure of civil rights cold case records (i.e., unsolved civil rights cases from 1940-1979). | 2023-11-09T21:58:56Z | |
| 117-hres-917 | 117 | hres | 917 | Condemning the atrocities that occurred in Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912 in which over 1,100 Black Americans were terrorized and driven out by white supremacist mobs, including dozens of Black Americans who owned land in the county, and reaffirming the House of Representatives' commitment to combating white supremacy, hatred, and injustice. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-09 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7] | GA | D | B001312 | 7 | This resolution condemns the lynching of Rob Edwards, Oscar Daniel, and Ernest Knox and the actions of white supremacist mobs that drove out the Black population of Forsyth County, Georgia, in 1912. It also expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migrations of Black Americans throughout U.S. history. | 2022-12-30T04:33:53Z | |
| 117-hres-919 | 117 | hres | 919 | 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 | 2022-02-09 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 34 | 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. (Invidious discrimination generally refers to discrimination based on a classification that is arbitrary or irrational and not related to a legitimate purpose.) The resolution also expresses the intention of the House of Representatives to pass legislation establishing a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. The department shall be charged with developing and coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination. | 2022-12-30T04:33:53Z | |
| 117-hres-906 | 117 | hres | 906 | Recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-03 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41] | CA | D | T000472 | 0 | This resolution recognizes the importance of establishing a national Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution. It also encourages all people to reflect on the importance of political leadership and vigilance and on the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency. | 2022-12-30T04:33:53Z | |
| 117-hres-894 | 117 | hres | 894 | Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-02-01 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] | NC | D | A000370 | 2 | 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. | 2022-12-30T04:33:54Z | |
| 117-hres-891 | 117 | hres | 891 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the article of amendment (commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment") to the Constitution is valid. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-28 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] | CA | D | S001175 | 188 | This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the proposed constitutional amendment known as the Equal Rights Amendment has been duly proposed by Congress and ratified by the states and is therefore valid as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. (The proposed amendment prohibits the United States or any state from denying or abridging equal rights under the law on account of sex.) | 2022-12-30T03:48:59Z | |
| 117-hres-883 | 117 | hres | 883 | Recognizing National Sanctity of Human Life Day. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-20 | 2022-01-21 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13] | NC | R | B001305 | 30 | This resolution supports the designation of National Sanctity of Human Life Day. | 2022-12-30T03:48:59Z | |
| 117-sres-494 | 117 | sres | 494 | A resolution memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-20 | 2022-01-20 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S383) | Senate | Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN] | IN | R | B001310 | 7 | This resolution supports the recognition of a Day of Tears and encourages memorializing those who have lost their lives to abortion by lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff on January 22 every year. | 2022-12-30T04:04:45Z | |
| 117-s-3508 | 117 | s | 3508 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 40 | Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2022 This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Constance Baker Motley in recognition of her contributions and service to the United States in advancing civil rights as an attorney, elected official, and judge. | 2023-03-29T15:04:02Z | |
| 117-sconres-27 | 117 | sconres | 27 | 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 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-13 | 2022-01-13 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S223) | Senate | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] | MT | R | D000618 | 13 | This concurrent resolution calls for honoring the 236th anniversary of the enactment of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom on Religious Freedom Day, January 16, 2022. 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. | 2022-12-30T04:04:46Z | |
| 117-s-3448 | 117 | s | 3448 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2022-01-10 | 2022-01-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] | GA | D | W000790 | 28 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides 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. | 2022-12-30T03:48:58Z | |
| 117-hr-6327 | 117 | hr | 6327 | Constitutional Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-20 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 2 | Constitutional Accountability Act This bill extends civil liability to federal, state, and local government entities and officials for constitutional violations committed by law enforcement officers. Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors (e.g., law enforcement) for violations of constitutional rights (also known as Section 1983 lawsuits); the Supreme Court has also found an implied cause of action against federal law enforcement officers in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations). However, under the judicial doctrine of qualified immunity, government officials performing discretionary duties are generally shielded from civil liability except when their actions violate clearly established rights of which a reasonable person would have known. Additionally, under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, federal and state government entities generally cannot be sued without their consent. Further, the Supreme Court has held that a local government entity cannot be sued for an injury inflicted by its employees. The bill provides a statutory civil cause of action against and extends liability to federal, state, and local government entities and officials for violations of constitutional rights committed by law enforcement officers in their employment, regardless of any immunity that would otherwise apply. | 2022-12-30T03:18:58Z | |
| 117-s-3415 | 117 | s | 3415 | Constitutional Accountability Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 0 | Constitutional Accountability Act This bill extends civil liability to federal, state, and local government entities and officials for constitutional violations committed by law enforcement officers. Current law provides a statutory civil cause of action against state and local government actors (e.g., law enforcement) for violations of constitutional rights (also known as Section 1983 lawsuits); the Supreme Court has also found an implied cause of action against federal law enforcement officers in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations). However, under the judicial doctrine of qualified immunity, government officials performing discretionary duties are generally shielded from civil liability except when their actions violate clearly established rights of which a reasonable person would have known. Additionally, under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, federal and state government entities generally cannot be sued without their consent. Further, the Supreme Court has held that a local government entity cannot be sued for an injury inflicted by its employees. The bill provides a statutory civil cause of action against and extends liability to federal, state, and local government entities and officials for violations of constitutional rights committed by law enforcement officers in their employment, regardless of any immunity that would otherwise apply. | 2022-12-30T03:34:00Z | |
| 117-s-3417 | 117 | s | 3417 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Senate | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] | CO | D | B001267 | 22 | Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2021 This bill prohibits government entities and insurance providers from denying community-based services to individuals with disabilities that require long-term service or support that would enable such individuals to live in the community and lead an independent life. Specifically, these entities may not discriminate against such individuals in the provision of community-based services by such actions as imposing prohibited eligibility criteria, cost caps, or waiting lists or failing to provide a specific community-based service. Additionally, community-based services must be offered to individuals with such disabilities prior to institutionalization. Institutionalized individuals must be notified regularly of community-based alternatives. The bill requires the Department of Justice to issue regulations requiring government entities and insurance providers to offer community-based long-term services to individuals with such disabilities who would otherwise qualify for institutional placement. Government entities must ensure sufficient availability of affordable, accessible, and integrated housing that is not a disability-specific residential setting or a setting where services are tied to tenancy. Regulations shall also (1) require government entities and insurance providers to perform self-evaluation on current services, policies, and practices and concerning compliance with requirements of this bill; and (2) require government entities to submit a transition plan. The bill provides funds for FY2022 for the Department of Health and Human Services to provide technical assistance with respect to transition plans. The bill allows civil actions by individuals subjected to, or about to be subjected to, a violation of its requirements. | 2022-12-30T03:34:00Z | |
| 117-s-3420 | 117 | s | 3420 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-16 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] | GA | D | W000790 | 0 | Freedom Riders Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides 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. | 2022-12-30T03:34:00Z | |
| 117-hr-6268 | 117 | hr | 6268 | Protect Black Women and Girls Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-14 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] | IL | D | K000385 | 15 | Protect Black Women and Girls Act of 2021 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. | 2022-12-30T03:04:02Z | |
| 117-hr-6185 | 117 | hr | 6185 | Bivens Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-08 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4] | GA | D | J000288 | 14 | Bivens Act of 2021 This bill provides individuals with a statutory right to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials (e.g., law enforcement), commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations committed by federal law enforcement officers). | 2022-12-30T03:04:05Z | |
| 117-s-3343 | 117 | s | 3343 | Bivens Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-08 | 2021-12-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] | RI | D | W000802 | 3 | Bivens Act of 2021 This bill provides individuals with a statutory right to sue and recover damages from federal officials for violations of their constitutional rights. Currently, individuals have a statutory right to bring such suits against state or local officials (e.g., law enforcement), commonly known as Section 1983 suits or Bivens actions. Although the statute does not explicitly authorize such suits against federal officials, the Supreme Court has found this right to be inferred from the Constitution in certain situations (e.g., Fourth Amendment violations committed by federal law enforcement officers). | 2023-07-31T14:45:21Z | |
| 117-hr-6099 | 117 | hr | 6099 | Recognizing the Unborn Act of 2021 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-01 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5] | CO | R | L000564 | 19 | Recognizing the Unborn Act of 2021 This bill replaces the term fetus with unborn child throughout federal law, including provisions relating to abortions and medical research. The bill also creates a default statutory definition for unborn child: a child in utero, or a member of the species Homo sapiens, at any stage of development, who is carried in the womb. | 2022-12-30T02:48:55Z | |
| 117-hr-6111 | 117 | hr | 6111 | REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2022 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-12-01 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] | CA | D | L000551 | 74 | Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2022 or the REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2022 This bill addresses federal and state laws, policies, and regulations that may burden people living with HIV/AIDS. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Defense (DOD), and the White House Office of National AIDS Policy to initiate a national review of federal (including military) and state laws, policies, regulations, and judicial precedents and decisions regarding criminal and related civil commitment cases involving people living with HIV/AIDS. DOJ must transmit to Congress and make publicly available the results of such review with related recommendations. The White House Office of National AIDS Policy must also develop and publicly release guidance to assist states with handling relevant cases. The office, 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 act with the intent to do harm to another individual by intentionally transmitting HIV. | 2022-12-30T03:04:08Z | |
| 117-hres-814 | 117 | hres | 814 | 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 | 2021-11-18 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. | House | Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3] | IL | D | N000192 | 67 | This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year. | 2022-12-30T08:18:20Z | |
| 117-hjres-64 | 117 | hjres | 64 | Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 85 | Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution This joint resolution designates a Slavery Remembrance Day annually and condemns slavery and its progenies. | 2022-12-30T07:48:43Z | |
| 117-sjres-30 | 117 | sjres | 30 | Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-11-17 | 2021-11-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] | MA | D | W000817 | 11 | Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution This joint resolution designates a Slavery Remembrance Day annually on August 20 and condemns slavery and its progenies. | 2022-12-30T02:48:56Z | |
| 117-hr-5922 | 117 | hr | 5922 | Sarah Keys Evans Congressional Gold Medal Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-11-09 | 2021-11-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | B001251 | 39 | Sarah Keys Evans Congressional Gold Medal Act This bill provides for the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to Sarah Keys Evans in recognition of her achievements relating to the desegregation of passengers on interstate buses in the 1950s. | 2022-12-30T08:03:37Z | |
| 117-hres-770 | 117 | hres | 770 | Expressing support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan impact regarding the protection of free speech as well as academic freedoms for all students and faculty. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2021-11-03 | 2022-11-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3] | NC | R | M001210 | 28 | This resolution expresses support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan protection of free speech and academic freedoms for all students and faculty. | 2022-12-30T08:18:21Z |
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