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| 94-s-3868 | 94 | s | 3868 | A bill to amend title VIII of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968 with respect to the awarding of attorney's fees and the authority of the Development to initiate a civil action to enforce the provisions of such title. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-09-29 | 1976-09-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce Federal prohibitions against discriminatory housing practices. Allows Federal courts to award private plaintiffs bringing suit to enforce such prohibitions reasonable attorney fees whether or not such individuals are finally able to bear the cost. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-15288 | 94 | hr | 15288 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain forms of economic coercion based on religion, race, national origin, sex, or certain other factors. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-08-26 | 1976-08-26 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Pressler, Larry [R-SD-1] | SD | R | P000513 | 0 | Prohibits economic coercion by business enterprises or their representatives based upon religion, race, national origin, sex, or lawful support or dealings with foreign countries. Authorizes any person aggrieved under this Act, or the Attorney General, to bring a civil action against the violator in a United States district court. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 246) | 2024-08-01T19:33:07Z | |
| 94-hr-14856 | 94 | hr | 14856 | Antidiscrimination Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-07-26 | 1976-07-26 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 1 | Antidiscrimination Act - Prohibits any affirmative action program required by law from prescribing (1) quotas, or (2) goals or objectives designed to establish quotas, or (3) programs designed to expand applicant pools and participation, regarding the statistical composition of any entity of a Federal contractor or grantee. Prohibits any court of the United States or Federal agency from making a finding of discrimination based solely on composition of a work force or membership. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief unless an act of discrimination has been committed. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief to enforce the establishment of quotas or goals designed to establish quotas. Prohibits any department of the Federal Government from requiring employers, labor organizations, Federal grantees, or contractors, to collect data regarding race, color, religion, national origin, or sex of employees or participants. | 2025-09-02T18:49:33Z | |
| 94-hr-14508 | 94 | hr | 14508 | A bill to amend title VIII of the act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968 with respect to the awarding of attorney's fees and the authority of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce the provisions of such title. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-06-22 | 1976-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] | MD | D | S000716 | 18 | Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce Federal prohibitions against discriminatory housing practices. Allows Federal courts to award private plaintiffs bringing suit out to enforce such prohibitions reasonable attorney fees whether or not such individuals are financially able to bear the cost. | 2024-08-01T19:32:33Z | |
| 94-hr-14284 | 94 | hr | 14284 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-06-09 | 1976-06-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] | OH | R | M001031 | 2 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act - Title I: Confidentiality of Financial, Toll, and Credit Records - Prohibits any United States entity or representative from obtaining copies of, or access to, information contained in the financial records, toll records, or credit records of any customer of a financial institution, communication common carrier, credit card issuer, or consumer reporting agency. Removes such prohibition if the records are described with sufficient particularity, if the customer has authorized disclosure, and if disclosure is obtained in response to an administrative supoena, search warrant, or judicial subpoena. Sets forth procedures for obtaining customer authorization, administrative subpoenas search warrants, and subpoenas. Requires financial institutions, communication common carriers, credit card issuers, and consumer reporting agencies to keep records of all examinations of customer records, including the identity of the person examining such records, the governmental agency or department such person represents, and a copy of the authorization. Stipulates that any action under this title may be brought in any appropriate U.S. district court without regard to the amount in controversy, or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, within three years from the date on which the violation occurs or the date of discovery of such violation, whichever is later. Imposes liability on any person or entity who knowingly obtains or discloses information in violation of this title, making such person or entity liable to the customer to whom the disclosed information relates for actual damages, such punitive damages as the court may allow if the violation was willful, and the costs of litigation. Makes injunctive relief available to any person aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of this Act. Title II: Mail Covers - Defines a "mail cover" as the procedures initiated at the request of a law enforcement authority by which a systematic inspection is made of any data appearing on the outside… | 2025-09-02T18:49:09Z | |
| 94-hr-14162 | 94 | hr | 14162 | National Commission on Alternatives to Busing Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-06-03 | 1976-06-03 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8] | VA | D | H000241 | 0 | National Commission on Alternatives to Busing Act - Establishes a 15 member National Commission on Alternatives to Busing to: (1) study the availability to local educational agencies for achieving desegregation of the elementary and secondary schools administered by such agencies and for assuring equal educational opportunity for students within such schools; and (2) organize and convene a national conference to solicit and receive the opinions and recommendations of interested persons. Enumerates various alternatives to busing which the Commission shall investigate and evaluate. Designates the conference required to be convened under this Act as the National Conference on Alternatives to Busing. Requires the Commission to transmit a report to the President and the Congress two years after the enactment of this Act setting forth their findings and recommendations and a detailed statement of the proceedings of the national conference. Terminates the Commission one year after the submission of its report. | 2025-09-02T18:49:13Z | |
| 94-hr-13902 | 94 | hr | 13902 | A bill to amend title VIII of the act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968 with respect to the awarding of attorneys' fees and the authority or the Department of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce the provisions of such title. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-05-19 | 1976-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] | MD | D | S000716 | 24 | Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce Federal prohibitions against discriminatory housing practices. Allows Federal courts to award private plaintiffs bringing suit out to enforce such prohibitions reasonable attorney fees whether or not such individuals are financially able to bear the cost. | 2024-08-01T19:32:01Z | |
| 94-s-3349 | 94 | s | 3349 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-04-29 | 1976-04-29 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 9 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act - Title I: Confidentiality of Financial, Toll, and Credit Records - Prohibits any United States entity or representative from obtaining copies of, or access to, information contained in the financial records, toll records, or credit records of any customer of a financial institution, communication common carrier, credit card issuer, or consumer reporting agency. Removes such prohibition if the records are described with sufficient particularity, if the customer has authorized disclosure, and if disclosure is obtained in response to an administrative supoena, search warrant, or judicial subpoena. Sets forth procedures for obtaining customer authorization, administrative subpoenas and summons, search warrants, and judicial subpoenas. Requires financial institutions, communication common carriers, credit card issuers, and consumer reporting agencies to keep records of all examinations of customer records, including the identity of the person examining such records, the governmental agency or department such person represents, and a copy of the authorization. Stipulates that any action under this title may be brought in any appropriate U.S. district court without regard to the amount in controversy, or in any other court of competent jurisdiction, within three years from the date on which the violation occurs or the date of discovery of such violation, whichever is later. Imposes liability on any person or entity who knowingly obtains or discloses information in violation of this title, making such person or entity liable to the customer to whom the disclosed information relates for actual damages, such punitive damages as the court may allow if the violation was willful, and the costs of litigation. Makes injunctive relief available to any person aggrieved by a violation or threatened violation of this Act. Title II: Mail Covers - Defines a "mail cover" as the procedures initiated at the request of a law enforcement authority by which a systematic inspection is made of any data appea… | 2025-09-02T18:52:24Z | |
| 94-hjres-926 | 94 | hjres | 926 | Joint resolution calling for a White House Conference to evaluate the busing experience of the United States over the past 2 decades. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-04-27 | 1976-04-27 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | S000124 | 9 | Directs the President to convene a White House Conference to evaluate the success of compulsory busing to achieve integration. Requires the President to issue a comprehensive report including policy recommendations for alternative positive steps for equalizing educational opportunity and providing excellence in education for all Americans. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hr-12993 | 94 | hr | 12993 | Civil Rights Amendments | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-04-02 | 1976-04-02 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 0 | Civil Rights Amendments - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of marital status with respect to public accommodations, public facilities, public education, and federally assisted opportunities. Sets forth procedures for the enforcement of prohibitions under such Act. Amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to prohibit such discrimination in education programs receiving Federal financial assistance. Prohibits such discrimination in housing sale, rental, financing, and brokerage services. Sets forth penalties of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year for intimidation or discrimination in housing or if injury results, a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years or both, or if death results imprisonment for any term of years or for life. | 2025-09-02T18:48:36Z | |
| 94-hr-12603 | 94 | hr | 12603 | Antidiscrimination Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-03-17 | 1976-03-17 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5] | NY | R | W000780 | 0 | Antidiscrimination Act - Prohibits any affirmative action program required by law from prescribing (1) quotas, or (2) goals or objectives designed to establish quotas, or (3) programs designed to expand applicant pools and participation, regarding the statistical composition of any entity of a Federal contractor or grantee. Prohibits any court of the United States or Federal agency from making a finding of discrimination based solely on composition of a work force or membership. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief unless an act of discrimination has been committed. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief to enforce the establishment of quotas or goals designed to establish quotas. Prohibits any department of the Federal Government from requiring employers, labor organizations, Federal grantees, or contractors, to collect data regarding race, color, religion, national origin, or sex of employees or participants. | 2025-09-02T18:48:25Z | |
| 94-hr-12548 | 94 | hr | 12548 | Commission on School Integration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-03-16 | 1976-03-16 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 3 | Commission on School Integration Act - Establishes a thirteen-member Commission on School Integration for the purpose of studying specified aspects of school integration, including: (1) the goals of racial integration and the effectiveness of methods used to achieve it; and (2) the impact of compulsory integration through busing. Directs that one member of the Commission be appointed by each chief judge of the eleven United States Court of Appeals circuits, the remaining two members to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United State Supreme Court. Makes provision for pay, travel expenses, and staffing for the Commission. Details the powers of the Commission, including the power to hold hearings and to issue subpenas. Permits the Commission to secure directly from any Federal department or agency any information necessary to carry out this Act. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to each House of Congress a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, not later than one year after the Commission's organization. Terminates the Commission ninety days after submission of such report. | 2025-09-02T18:48:25Z | |
| 94-hr-12364 | 94 | hr | 12364 | Law Enforcement Assistance Amendments | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-03-09 | 1976-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Jordan, Barbara [D-TX-18] | TX | D | J000266 | 0 | Law Enforcement Assistance Amendments - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to prohibit any individual's exclusion, on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex, from programs funded under such Act. Directs the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to notify the State chief executive of any violation of this prohibition, and to suspend payments to the State government under such Act if compliance is not secured within 60 days of notification. Stipulates that payments shall be resumed only if: (1) the violating State or local government unit enters into a compliance agreement approved by the Administration and the Attorney General; (2) the violating government complies fully with the final order or judgment of a Federal court; or (3) after a hearing, the Administration fails to demonstrate noncompliance. Authorizes the United States Attorney General, State or local government officials, and individuals aggrieved by violations of this Act to institute a civil action for preventive relief in a United States court. | 2025-09-02T18:48:12Z | |
| 94-hr-12383 | 94 | hr | 12383 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain forms of economic coercion based on religion, race, national origin, sex, or certain other factors. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-03-09 | 1976-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 0 | Prohibits economic coercion by business enterprises or their representatives based upon religion, race, national origin, sex, or lawful support or dealings with foreign countries. Authorizes any person aggrieved under this Act, or the Attorney General, to bring a civil action against the violator in a United States district court. (Amends 18 U.S.C. 246) | 2024-08-01T19:30:53Z | |
| 94-hr-12344 | 94 | hr | 12344 | A bill to amend title VIII of the act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968 with respect to the awarding of attorney's fees and the authority of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce the provisions of such title. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-03-04 | 1976-03-04 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] | MD | D | S000716 | 0 | Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a civil action to enforce Federal prohibitions against discriminatory housing practices. Allows Federal courts to award private plaintiffs bringing suit out to enforce such prohibitions reasonable attorney fees whether or not such individuals are financially able to bear the cost. | 2024-08-01T19:30:53Z | |
| 94-s-3069 | 94 | s | 3069 | Antidiscrimination Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-03-02 | 1976-03-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY] | NY | R | B001026 | 8 | Antidiscrimination Act - Prohibits any affirmative action program required by law from prescribing (1) quotas, or (2) goals or objectives designed to establish quotas, or (3) programs designed to expand applicant pools and participation, regarding the statistical composition of any entity of a Federal contractor or grantee. Prohibits any court of the United States or Federal agency from making a finding of discrimination based solely on composition of a work force or membership. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief unless an act of discrimination has been committed. Prohibits such court or agency from granting relief to enforce the establishment of quotas or goals designed to establish quotas. Prohibits any department of the Federal Government from requiring employers, labor organizations, Federal grantees, or contractors, to collect data regarding race, color, religion, national origin, or sex of employees or participants. | 2025-09-02T18:52:15Z | |
| 94-hr-12144 | 94 | hr | 12144 | Civil Rights Amendments | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-02-26 | 1976-02-26 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6] | SC | D | J000099 | 0 | Civil Rights Amendments - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of marital status with respect to public accommodations, public facilities, public education, and federally assisted opportunities. Sets forth procedures for the enforcement of prohibitions under such Act. Amends the Education Amendments of 1972 to prohibit such discrimination in education programs receiving Federal financial assistance. Prohibits such discrimination in housing sale, rental, financing, and brokerage services. Sets forth penalties of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year for intimidation or discrimination in housing or if injury results, a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than ten years or both, or if death results imprisonment for any term of years or for life. | 2025-09-02T18:48:12Z | |
| 94-hr-11826 | 94 | hr | 11826 | Commission on School Integration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-02-10 | 1976-02-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 9 | Commission on School Integration Act - Establishes a thirteen-member Commission on School Integration for the purpose of studying specified aspects of school integration, including: (1) the goals of racial integration and the effectiveness of methods used to achieve it; and (2) the impact of compulsory integration through busing. Directs that one member of the Commission be appointed by each chief judge of the eleven United States Court of Appeals circuits, the remaining two members to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United State Supreme Court. Makes provision for pay, travel expenses, and staffing for the Commission. Details the powers of the Commission, including the power to hold hearings and to issue subpenas. Permits the Commission to secure directly from any Federal department or agency any information necessary to carry out this Act. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to each House of Congress a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, not later than one year after the Commission's organization. Terminates the Commission ninety days after submission of such report. | 2025-09-02T18:48:00Z | |
| 94-hjres-788 | 94 | hjres | 788 | Joint resolution calling for a White House Conference to evaluate the busing experience of the United States over the past two decades. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-01-29 | 1976-01-29 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] | NY | D | S000124 | 0 | Directs the President to convene a White House Conference to evaluate the success of compulsory busing to achieve integration. Requires the President to issue a comprehensive report including policy recommendations for alternative positive steps for equalizing educational opportunity and providing excellence in education for all Americans. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hr-11613 | 94 | hr | 11613 | Commission on School Integration Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-01-29 | 1976-01-29 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18] | NY | D | K000302 | 0 | Commission on School Integration Act - Establishes a thirteen-member Commission on School Integration for the purpose of studying specified aspects of school integration, including: (1) the goals of racial integration and the effectiveness of methods used to achieve it; and (2) the impact of compulsory integration through busing. Directs that one member of the Commission be appointed by each chief judge of the eleven United States Court of Appeals circuits, the remaining two members to be appointed by the Chief Justice of the United State Supreme Court. Makes provision for pay, travel expenses, and staffing for the Commission. Details the powers of the Commission, including the power to hold hearings and to issue subpenas. Permits the Commission to secure directly from any Federal department or agency any information necessary to carry out this Act. Requires the Commission to transmit to the President and to each House of Congress a report containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations, not later than one year after the Commission's organization. Terminates the Commission ninety days after submission of such report. | 2025-09-02T18:47:54Z | |
| 94-hr-11488 | 94 | hr | 11488 | Economic Coercion Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-01-26 | 1976-01-26 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hutchinson, Edward [R-MI-4] | MI | R | H001011 | 0 | Economic Coercion Act - Prohibits economic coercion by any business enterprise or representative of such enterprise based upon race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Authorizes any person aggrieved under this Act, or the Attorney General, to bring a civil action against the violator, in a United States District Court. | 2025-09-02T18:47:46Z | |
| 94-hres-976 | 94 | hres | 976 | A resolution expressing appreciation and admiration to Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-01-26 | 1976-01-26 | Measure passed House. | House | Rep. O'Neill, Thomas P., Jr. [D-MA-8] | MA | D | O000098 | 2 | Expresses the sense of the House that appreciation and admiration be expressed to Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. and wishes for him to continue to prosper in good health. | 2024-08-01T19:20:58Z | |
| 94-hres-981 | 94 | hres | 981 | Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives praising the work of Clarence Mitchell, Jr. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-01-26 | 1976-01-26 | Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19] | NY | D | R000053 | 16 | Commends the work of Clarence M. Mitchell, Junior, in leading the fight for passage of legislation to achieve full equality for all Americans and assistance to those most in need. Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to the principles which guided our Founding Fathers. | 2024-08-01T19:20:59Z | |
| 94-sres-353 | 94 | sres | 353 | A resolution honoring the Honorable Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr., and expressing gratitude for his contributions to the enhancement of life in America. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1976-01-26 | 1976-01-26 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] | MN | D | H000953 | 36 | Honors Clarence M. Mitchell, Junior, for his contributions to the establishment of justice and equality in America. Expresses gratitude for his efforts to improve the quality of life for all Americans. | 2024-08-01T19:34:06Z | |
| 94-hr-10425 | 94 | hr | 10425 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-10-29 | 1975-10-29 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mosher, Charles A. [R-OH-13] | OH | R | M001031 | 2 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act - States that it is the purpose of this Act to prohibit any interception of communication, other electronic surveillance, surreptitious entry, mail opening, or the inspection of and procuring of the records of telephone, bank, credit, medical, or other business or private transactions, of any individual without a court order issued upon probable cause that a crime has been or is about to be committed, supported by oath or affirmation and particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. Provides that whoever, being an officer, agent, or employee of the United States or any department or agency thereof willfully: (1) searches any private dwelling used and occupied as a dwelling without a warrant directing such search or maliciously and without reasonable cause searches any other building or property without a search warrant; (2) procures or inspects the records of telephone calls, bank, credit, medical, or other business or private transactions of any individual without a search warrant or the consent of the individual; (3) opens any foreign or domestic mail not directed to him without a search warrant directing such opening or without the consent of the sender or addressee of such mail; or (4) intercepts, endeavors to intercept, or procures any other person to intercept any wire or oral communication except as authorized by law; shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. Requires that within 30 days after the date of an order authorizing or approving the interception of a wire or oral communication (or each extension thereof) entered under authority of law, or the denial of an order approving an interception, the person seeking such order shall report to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and to the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and House of Representatives: (1) the fact that an order or extension was applied for; (2) the kind of order or extension applied for; (3) the fact … | 2025-09-02T18:47:16Z | |
| 94-hr-10389 | 94 | hr | 10389 | Civil Rights Amendments | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-10-28 | 1975-10-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | O000134 | 0 | Civil Rights Amendments - Defines the term "affectional or sexual perference" to mean for purposes of the Civil Rights Act having or manifesting an emotional or physical attachment to another consenting person or persons of either gender, or having or manifesting a perference for such attachment. Prohibits discrimination based upon such affectional or sexual preference in the following areas: (1) public accomodations; (2) public education; (3) equal employment opportunities; (4) the sale, rental and financing of housing; and (5) education programs which receive Federal financial assistance. | 2025-09-02T18:47:15Z | |
| 94-hr-9951 | 94 | hr | 9951 | A bill to amend the Privacy Act of 1974 to allow the disclosure of information regarding individual constituents to Members of Congress. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-10-01 | 1975-10-01 | Referred to House Committee on Government Operations. | House | Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7] | KY | D | P000230 | 0 | Revises the Privacy Act of 1974 to allow the disclosure of information regarding individual constitutents to individual Members of Congress. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 94-s-2433 | 94 | s | 2433 | Traffic and Vehicular Arrests Evidence Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-30 | 1975-09-30 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Hathaway, William D. [D-ME] | ME | D | H000346 | 0 | Traffic and Vehicular Arrests Evidence Act - Provides that a warrantless search of a person or his property incident to an arrest for traffic or vehicular law violations is prohibited, but that this provision shall not be construed to: (1) prohibit a warrantless search of the person or the area within his immediate control if the arresting officer has probable cause to believe that the search will produce evidence of the traffic or vehicular violation with which the person has been charged, and if the arresting officer conducts a search limited in scope to an intrusion that is appropriate to the discovery of the evidence that is sought; or (2) prohibit the arresting officer from conducting a search limited in scope to an intrusion that is appropriate to the discovery of any hidden weapons if he reasonably believes that the person arrested is armed and will endanger him as he is making the arrest. Provides that a warrantless search of a person or his property incident to any pretrial custody, detention, imprisonment, or other incarceration of that person which follows from his arrest on charges of traffic or vehicular law violations is prohibited, except that a limited search for weapons under such circumstances is permissible. Defines the terms used in this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:51:52Z | |
| 94-hr-9806 | 94 | hr | 9806 | A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and of the district courts in certain cases. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-24 | 1975-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12] | IL | R | C000873 | 0 | Withdraws jurisdiction from the Supreme Court to review any case relating to assigning or requiring any public school student to attend a particular school because of his race, creed, color, or sex. States that district courts shall not have jurisdiction in such cases. | 2024-08-01T19:28:57Z | |
| 94-hr-9835 | 94 | hr | 9835 | A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and title 5 of the National Housing Act to prevent discrimination based on marital status. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-24 | 1975-09-24 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] | MD | D | S000716 | 7 | Prohibits discrimination based on sex or marital status with respect to the sale or rental of housing under the Civil Rights Act and the National Housing Act. | 2024-08-01T19:29:00Z | |
| 94-hjres-666 | 94 | hjres | 666 | Joint resolution to provide for the recognition of Filipinos as a significant minority group in the United states. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-23 | 1975-09-23 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. McFall, John J. [D-CA-14] | CA | D | M000436 | 0 | Requires the Director of the Census to compile and publish statistics with respect to the total population of Filipinos in the United States. Provides that such information shall be provided for the 1980 census and each census thereafter. Requires that the Filipinos be considered a specific minority group for purposes of Federal programs. Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to prescribe regulations establishing a definition of the term "Filipino". | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hjres-664 | 94 | hjres | 664 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to neighborhood schools. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-19 | 1975-09-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5] | TX | R | S000841 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no public school student shall, because of his race, creed, or color, be assigned to or required to attend a particular school. | 2024-08-01T19:21:52Z | |
| 94-hr-9666 | 94 | hr | 9666 | Communications Privacy Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-17 | 1975-09-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6] | MA | D | H000230 | 20 | Communications Privacy Act - Prohibits, under the Communications Act of 1934, all disclosures of telephone records except through service of a court subpena meeting specified criteria. Requires in all cases, except where the telephone subscriber is a foreign power, that the party subpenaing the records notify the subscriber simultaneously that records of his telephone conversations are being subpenaed. Allows such notification to be postponed if the Government satisfies the court that notification would impede an ongoing criminal investigation or would hamper the Government's ability to protect national security interests. Prohibits the telephone company from responding to such a subpena for at least ten days. | 2025-09-02T18:46:56Z | |
| 94-hres-718 | 94 | hres | 718 | Resolution to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to furnish certain documents to the House of Representatives. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-17 | 1975-09-29 | Measure passed House. | House | Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] | TX | R | C000638 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to furnish the House of Representatives a list of public school systems in the United States which will be receiving Federal funds and will be engaging in the busing of schoolchildren to achieve racial balance. Provides that such information shall be provided for the period from August 1, 1975, to June 30, 1976. Requires the Secretary to furnish any documents respecting the rules and regulations of the Department with respect to the use of Federal funds, administered by the Department, for such busing. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hr-9552 | 94 | hr | 9552 | Civil Rights Attorney Fees Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-11 | 1975-09-11 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4] | MA | D | D000499 | 0 | Civil Rights Attorney Fees Act - Authorizes, under the Civil Rights Act, the awarding of reasonable attorney's fees in civil rights actions to the prevailing party (other than the United States). | 2025-09-02T18:46:50Z | |
| 94-hr-9515 | 94 | hr | 9515 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-10 | 1975-09-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mezvinsky, Edward [D-IA-1] | IA | D | M000686 | 0 | Bill of Rights Procedures Act - Increases the penalties for illegal warrantless searches by employees of Federal, State, or local governments to a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment up to 1 year, or both. Requires court orders for the interception of all forms of communications by electronic and other devices. Declares that it shall not be unlawful for a person to intercept a wire, oral, or other communication where all parties to the communication have given prior knowing, express, and written permission for such interception. Requires information concerning intercepted wire, oral, and other communications to be reported to the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and to the Senate and House of Representatives. Enumerates reporting requirements in the case of warrants sought authorizing the opening of mail. | 2025-09-02T18:46:50Z | |
| 94-hr-9451 | 94 | hr | 9451 | A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and title 5 of the National Housing Act to prevent discrimination based on marital status. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-08 | 1975-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] | MD | D | S000716 | 25 | Prohibits discrimination based on sex or marital status with respect to the sale or rental of housing under the Civil Rights Act and the National Housing Act. | 2024-08-01T19:28:43Z | |
| 94-hr-9452 | 94 | hr | 9452 | A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and title 5 of the National Housing Act to prevent discrimination based on marital status. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-08 | 1975-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Banking, Currency and Housing. | House | Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5] | MD | D | S000716 | 22 | Prohibits discrimination based on sex or marital status with respect to the sale or rental of housing under the Civil Rights Act and the National Housing Act. | 2024-08-01T19:28:43Z | |
| 94-s-2288 | 94 | s | 2288 | Civil Rights Commission Authorization Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-04 | 1975-09-04 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Scott, Hugh [R-PA] | PA | R | S000174 | 0 | Civil Rights Commission Authorization Act - Raises the authorized appropriations for the United States Commission on Civil Rights to $7,843,000 for fiscal year 1976, $1,975,000 for the transitional period, $10,276,000 for each of fiscal years 1977 and 1978, and such additional amounts necessary in each of those fiscal years for increases in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits authorized by law. | 2025-09-02T18:51:45Z | |
| 94-hjres-628 | 94 | hjres | 628 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit compelling attendance in schools other than the one nearest the residence and to insure equal educational opportunities for all students wherever located. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-03 | 1975-09-03 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1] | KY | D | H000878 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits compelling a student to attend a school other than the one nearest his residence. | 2024-08-01T19:21:52Z | |
| 94-hjres-629 | 94 | hjres | 629 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that no public school student shall, because of his race, creed, or color, be assigned to or required to attend a particular school. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-09-03 | 1975-09-03 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] | KY | D | M000291 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no public school student shall, because of his race, creed, or color, be assigned to or required to attend a particular school. Gives Congress the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. | 2024-08-01T19:21:52Z | |
| 94-sres-235 | 94 | sres | 235 | Resolution relating to proposed rules of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-08-01 | 1975-08-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN] | IN | D | B000254 | 52 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare should withdraw its proposed Consolidated Procedural Rules for Administration and Enforcement of the Department's statutory responsibilities. States that if additional positions are required for enforcement of Civil Rights laws such need should be brought to the attention of the Senate. Directs the Office of Civil Rights to continue to make efforts to detect systematic discrimination including those areas relating to discrimination based on sex and handicap. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 94-hr-8957 | 94 | hr | 8957 | Civil Rights Commission Authorization Act of 1976 | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-07-28 | 1976-05-27 | Public law 94-292. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] | CA | D | E000064 | 0 | Civil Rights Commission Authorization Act - Raises the authorized appropriations for the United States Commission on Civil Rights to $7,843,000 for fiscal year 1976, $1,975,000 for the transitional period, $10,276,000 for each of fiscal years 1977 and 1978, and such additional amounts necessary in each of those fiscal years for increases in salary, pay, retirement, and other employee benefits authorized by law. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-8805 | 94 | hr | 8805 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-07-22 | 1975-07-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:28:10Z | |
| 94-s-2146 | 94 | s | 2146 | A bill to amend title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and to preserve academic freedom. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-07-21 | 1975-07-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 1 | Equal Educational Opportunity Amendments - Specifies that the provisions of the Education Amendments relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of sex shall apply only to education programs and activities which directly receive financial assistance from the Federal Government. Prohibits any agency or department of the Federal Government from preparing, publishing, or enforcing any orders, rules, or regulations relating to voluntary athletic programs on the marital or parental status of any student at any educational institution. Permits educational institutions to adopt tests or other standards governing admission, provided such standards are reasonably related to a proper educational purpose, without violating the provisions of the Education Amendments. | 2025-04-21T12:24:17Z | |
| 94-hr-8114 | 94 | hr | 8114 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain forms of economic coercion based on religion, race, national origin, sex, or certain other factors. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-06-20 | 1975-06-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 21 | Provides that it shall be unlawful for any business enterprise or person acting on behalf or in the interest of a business enterprise to coerce, or attempt to coerce, by economic means another person, to fail to do business with, or to otherwise discriminate against any U.S. person, or any foreign person with respect to its activities in the United States, by reason of: (1) the religion, race, national origin, or sex of such U.S. or foreign person; or (2) direct or indirect support for any foreign government when such support is not in violation of U.S. laws. Prescribes a penalty of a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment for not more than three years, or for violation of such provision. Prescribes a fine not to exceed $1,000,000 if the violator is any person other than an individual. Allows any person aggrieved by a violation of the prohibition against economic coercion to bring a suit in an appropriate U.S. district court without regard to the amount in controversy. States that such person may recover threefold actual damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. Permits the Attorney General to institute an action in an appropriate district court to collect a civil penalty against any person who practices prohibited economic coercion. States that the penalty shall not exceed $50,000 if imposed upon an individual, or not more than $500,000 if imposed upon any person other than an individual. Makes it unlawful for a person to violate this Act by exercising coercion through a foreign government or a business enterprise not subject to U.S. jurisdiction. States that whoever violates such provision shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $50,000 if an individual, or not to exceed $500,000 if any person other than an individual. Defines terms used in this Act, including "persons", and states that such term shall include a corporation, trust, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, fund, or any organized group of persons whether incor… | 2024-08-01T19:27:42Z | |
| 94-hjres-523 | 94 | hjres | 523 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to nondiscrimination in public education. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-06-19 | 1975-06-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Martin, James G. [R-NC-9] | NC | R | M000183 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that no governmental or judicial authority shall prescribe attendance assignments in public schools on the basis of race or color. Gives Congress the power to enforce this article. | 2024-08-01T19:21:45Z | |
| 94-sjres-91 | 94 | sjres | 91 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to State laws relating to the termination of pregnancy. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-06-06 | 1975-06-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Scott, William Lloyd [R-VA] | VA | R | S000189 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that the power to regulate the circumstances under which pregnancy may be terminated is reserved to the States. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hr-7444 | 94 | hr | 7444 | Equal Rights for Women Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-05-22 | 1975-05-22 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | M000797 | 0 | Title I: Equal Rights for Women Act - Proposes to eliminate sex discrimination in public accomodations by requiring, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that all persons be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services and facilities of places of public accomodation without discrimination or segregation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, regardless of whether or not such discrimination is required by State laws, or ordinances. Extends the Attorney General's authority under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by authorizing him to institute suits for the elimination of discrimination on the basis of sex in public facilities and in public education. Provides, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that no person in the United States shall on the ground of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program receiving Federal financial assistance. Forbids any Federal agency to adopt regulations or policies concerning employment rights, promotions, benefits or privileges as applicable to an employee of one sex without equal application to employees of the other sex. Remodels the enforcement provisions under which the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission operates. Title II: Discrimination in Military and Veterans' Affairs - Provides that insofar as the members and veterans of the armed services are concerned, there may not be established any requirement with respect to dependency of a spouse of a female or member or veteran of an armed force or for purposes of entitlement to rights privileges or benefits, which is not provided for by law with respect to the spouse of a male member of veteran of an armed force. Title III: Social Security Act Amendments - Extends eligibility for husband's insurance benefits to husbands who are under 62 years of age. Removes the requirement that to receive such benefits a husband would have had to have received one half of his support from his wife. Lowers to 60, or 50 in the case… | 2025-09-02T18:45:57Z | |
| 94-hr-7215 | 94 | hr | 7215 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-05-21 | 1975-05-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 16 | Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:27:03Z | |
| 94-hr-6941 | 94 | hr | 6941 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers bill of rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-05-13 | 1975-05-13 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] | NJ | D | H000840 | 0 | Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:26:51Z | |
| 94-hjres-446 | 94 | hjres | 446 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit compelling attendance in schools other than the one nearest the residence and to insure equal educational opportunities for all students wherever located. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-05-07 | 1975-05-07 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23] | OH | D | M001044 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits compelling a student to attend a school other than the one nearest his residence. | 2024-08-01T19:21:44Z | |
| 94-hjres-426 | 94 | hjres | 426 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-05-01 | 1975-05-01 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that nothing in the United States Constitution shall be construed to forbid prayer in public places or in institutions of the States or of the United States or its territories or the District of Columbia, including schools, if such instruction is provided under private auspices, whether or not religious. States that the right of the people to participate in prayer or religious instruction shall not be infringed. | 2024-08-01T19:21:44Z | |
| 94-hr-6559 | 94 | hr | 6559 | A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit certain forms of economic coercion based on religion, race, national origin, sex, or certain other factors. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-04-30 | 1975-04-30 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16] | NY | D | H000752 | 23 | Provides that it shall be unlawful for any business enterprise or person acting on behalf or in the interest of a business enterprise to coerce, or attempt to coerce, by economic means another person, to fail to do business with, or to otherwise discriminate against any U.S. person, or any foreign person with respect to its activities in the United States, by reason of: (1) the religion, race, national origin, or sex of such U.S. or foreign person; or (2) direct or indirect support for any foreign government when such support is not in violation of U.S. laws. Prescribes a penalty of a fine of not more than $100,000, or imprisonment for not more than three years, or for violation of such provision. Prescribes a fine not to exceed $1,000,000 if the violator is any person other than an individual. Allows any person aggrieved by a violation of the prohibition against economic coercion to bring a suit in an appropriate U.S. district court without regard to the amount in controversy. States that such person may recover threefold actual damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and other litigation costs reasonably incurred. Permits the Attorney General to institute an action in an appropriate district court to collect a civil penalty against any person who practices prohibited economic coercion. States that the penalty shall not exceed $50,000 if imposed upon an individual, or not more than $500,000 if imposed upon any person other than an individual. Makes it unlawful for a person to violate this Act by exercising coercion through a foreign government or a business enterprise not subject to U.S. jurisdiction. States that whoever violates such provision shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $50,000 if an individual, or not to exceed $500,000 if any person other than an individual. Defines terms used in this Act, including "persons", and states that such term shall include a corporation, trust, company, association, firm, partnership, society, joint stock company, fund, or any organized group of persons whether incor… | 2024-08-01T19:26:30Z | |
| 94-hr-6049 | 94 | hr | 6049 | A bill to remove the limitation on payments for consultant services in the community relations service. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-04-16 | 1975-04-16 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] | NJ | D | R000374 | 0 | Removes the limitation on payments for consultant services in the Community Relations Service of the Department of Justice authorized under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. | 2024-08-01T19:26:15Z | |
| 94-hr-5862 | 94 | hr | 5862 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officer's bill of rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-04-10 | 1975-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001221 | 0 | Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:26:13Z | |
| 94-hr-5818 | 94 | hr | 5818 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to restrict the authority for inspection of tax returns and the disclosure of information contained therein, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-04-09 | 1975-04-09 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Litton, Jerry [D-MO-6] | MO | D | L000360 | 10 | Prohibits, except as provided in this Act, the inspection of tax returns and the disclosure of information contained in such returns. Authorizes the inspection of returns by or disclosure to (1) the taxpayer or his representative; (2) employees of the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice solely for purposes of enforcement of the tax laws; (3) State agencies charged with administration of the tax laws only for that purpose; (4) the President of the United States in the performance of his official duties; and (5) the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation for statistical purposes only. Increases the criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure or receipt of information under this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:26:13Z | |
| 94-hr-5718 | 94 | hr | 5718 | A bill to insure that each admission to the service academies shall be made without regard to a candidate's sex, race, color, or religious beliefs. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-04-08 | 1975-04-08 | Referred to House Committee on Armed Services. | House | Rep. du Pont, Pierre S., IV [R-DE-At Large] | DE | R | D000558 | 11 | Requires that each admission to the military service academies shall be made without regard to a candidate's sex, race, color, or religious beliefs. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 94-hr-5476 | 94 | hr | 5476 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-25 | 1975-03-25 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mathis, Dawson [D-GA-2] | GA | D | M000244 | 0 | Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:25:54Z | |
| 94-hjres-346 | 94 | hjres | 346 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the assignment of public school students. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-21 | 1975-03-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19] | MI | R | B000890 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Allows school systems to assign pupils on the basis of neighborhood attendance areas. Directs that no provision of the Constitution shall be construed to require such systems to assign pupils in any other manner. Gives Congress the power to enforce this article. | 2024-08-01T19:21:38Z | |
| 94-hr-5338 | 94 | hr | 5338 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers' bill of rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-21 | 1975-03-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] | NY | D | B000432 | 24 | Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:25:46Z | |
| 94-hjres-334 | 94 | hjres | 334 | Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the forced busing of schoolchildren. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-19 | 1975-03-19 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Casey, Bob [D-TX-22] | TX | D | C000228 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - States that parents or guardians and the local school board have the right to designate which public elementary or secondary school a child will attend. Directs that such right shall not be impaired or denied by the Constitution or by any law or action of the United States, any State, or political subdivision. Specifies that no child shall be refused the right to attend the school of his choice because of race, color, or creed. | 2024-08-01T19:21:38Z | |
| 94-hr-5198 | 94 | hr | 5198 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to restrict the authority for inspection of tax returns and the disclosure of information contained therein. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-19 | 1975-03-19 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Litton, Jerry [D-MO-6] | MO | D | L000360 | 6 | Prohibits, except as provided in this Act, the inspection of tax returns and the disclosure of information contained in such returns. Authorizes the inspection of returns by or disclosure to (1) the taxpayer or his representative; (2) employees of the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice solely for purposes of enforcement of the tax laws; (3) State agencies charged with administration of the tax laws only for that purpose; (4) the President of the United States in the performance of his official duties; and (5) the Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation for statistical purposes only. Increases the criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure or receipt of information under this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:25:52Z | |
| 94-hjres-307 | 94 | hjres | 307 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the offering of prayer in public buildings. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-12 | 1975-03-12 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Burke, J. Herbert [R-FL-12] | FL | R | B001091 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public building which is supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of public funds, to participate in nondenominational prayer. | 2024-08-01T19:21:38Z | |
| 94-hjres-310 | 94 | hjres | 310 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the offering of prayer in public buildings. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-12 | 1975-03-12 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000116 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the Constitution shall abridge right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public building which is supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of public funds, to participate in voluntary prayer. | 2024-08-01T19:21:38Z | |
| 94-hr-4762 | 94 | hr | 4762 | A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require as a condition of assistance under such act that law enforcement agencies have in effect a binding law enforcement officers bill of rights. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-12 | 1975-03-12 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 0 | Provides, under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, that specific grants under such Act shall not be made to any State, unit of general local government, or public agency, unless there is in effect a law enforcement officer's bill of rights. States that such bill of rights must substantially provide as a minimum the rights enumerated in this Act, including: (1) the right of a law enforcement officer to engage in political activity during off-duty hours or to refrain from such activity; and (2) observance of specified standards with respect to the investigation of a law enforcement officer who is under investigation for alleged malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance of official duty, with a view to possible disciplinary action, demotion, dismissal, or criminal charges. States that such standards shall include: (1) informing the law enforcement officer of the nature of the investigation, the names of any complainants, and the identity and authority of the person conducting such investigation; (2) full recordation of the investigation; and (3) allowing the law enforcement officer to have his counsel present at any interrogation in connection with the investigation. Grants a law enforcement officer the right to recover pecuniary and other damages from persons violating any of the rights established under the bill of rights. Provides that no law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purposes of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts, or expenditures. Establishes a Law Enforcement Officers' Grievance Commission composed of representatives of the general public, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies. Gives the Commission the authority to receive, investigate, and determine grievances of any law enforcement officer, and to require testimony under oath and the production of documents. Defines terms used in this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:25:21Z | |
| 94-hjres-293 | 94 | hjres | 293 | Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to the offering of prayer in public buildings. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-10 | 1975-03-10 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Burke, J. Herbert [R-FL-12] | FL | R | B001091 | 0 | Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons lawfully assembled, in any public building which is supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of public funds, to participate in nondenominational prayer. | 2024-08-01T19:21:37Z | |
| 94-hr-4503 | 94 | hr | 4503 | A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide a limitation of 2 years on civil actions brought to prevent unlawful employment practices. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-10 | 1975-03-10 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1] | AL | R | E000084 | 0 | Provides, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, for a two-year limitation on civil actions brought by the Attorney General or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to prevent unlawful employment practices. States that the limitation shall begin to run 30 days after a charge is filed with the Commission. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-s-1127 | 94 | s | 1127 | A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (relating to equal employment opportunity) to make certain changes in the procedures established for determining violations of the provisions of title VII. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-03-10 | 1975-03-13 | Rereferred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] | TN | R | B000851 | 0 | Provides, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that the person alleged to be aggrieved by an unlawful employment practice must file such a charge with the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, and removes provisions permitting another person or a member of such Commission to file a charge on his behalf. States that the Commission shall, not later than 120 days from the filing of the charge, make a determination whether there is reasonable cause to believe that the charge is true. Provides that the Commission can only bring a civil action against an alleged violator if no conciliation agreement is reached between such alleged violator and the person claiming to be aggreived within 30 days after a charge is filed. Takes away the power of the person or persons aggrieved to intervene in a civil action brought by the Commission or the Attorney General in an unlawful employment practice case involving a government, governmental agency, or political subdivision. States that if a charge of an unlawful employment practice is dismissed or not filed within a specified time, or no conciliation agreement has been reached, the Commission, or the Attorney General in a case involving a government, governmental agency, or political subdivision shall take no further action. Provides that notice shall be given to the aggrieved party. States that no civil action concerning an alleged unlawful employment practice may be brought by the Commission or the Attorney General after three years after the date on which a charge is filed alleging an unlawful employment practice by a private party or a government, governmental agency, or political subdivision. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hconres-159 | 94 | hconres | 159 | Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning recognition by the European Security Conference of the Soviet Union's occupation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-02-27 | 1975-02-27 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations). | House | Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000997 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States delegation to the European Security Conference should not agree to the recognition by the European Security Conference of the Soviet Union's annexation of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and it should remain the policy of the United States not to recognize in any way the annexation of the Baltic nations by the Soviet Union. | 2024-08-01T19:20:12Z | |
| 94-s-634 | 94 | s | 634 | Neighborhood School Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-02-07 | 1975-02-07 | Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. | Senate | Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] | DE | R | R000460 | 0 | Neighborhood School Act - Prohibits the use of Federal funds for: (1) the transportation of public school children because of race, color, national origin, creed, or sex without the voluntary consent of their parents, or (2) requiring or encouraging the assignment of teachers to any particular public school except by voluntary consent. | 2025-09-02T18:50:50Z | |
| 94-hr-2798 | 94 | hr | 2798 | A bill to prohibit the use of gasoline and diesel fuel for the busing of public school students. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-02-05 | 1975-02-05 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3] | TX | R | C000638 | 0 | Prohibits the use of gasoline and diesel fuel for the busing of public school students to schools farther away than the closest public school offering educational courses for the appropriate grade level of the students concerned. Exempts from the provisions of this Act, parents using gasoline or diesel fuel to transport his child to a public school. | 2024-08-01T19:24:02Z | |
| 94-hr-2818 | 94 | hr | 2818 | A bill to amend title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit federally ordered assignment of teachers or students on racial and other similar grounds. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-02-05 | 1975-02-05 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] | MD | R | H000747 | 0 | Provides, under the Civil Rights Act, that no U.S. court or any Federal official shall be empowered to compel the assignment of teachers or students to schools, classes, or courses for reason of race, religion, sex, or national origin. States that Federal grants for education shall not be conditioned upon such assignment. | 2024-08-01T19:24:00Z | |
| 94-hr-2675 | 94 | hr | 2675 | A bill to postpone the effectiveness of any U.S. district court order requiring the busing of schoolchildren until such time as all appeals, including to the Supreme Court if necessary, in connection with such order have been exhausted, and for other purposes. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-02-04 | 1975-02-04 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] | PA | D | G000105 | 0 | States that notwithstanding any other law or provision of law, in the case of any order on the part of any United States district court which requires the transfer or transportation of any students from any school attendance area prescribed by competent State or local authority, the effectiveness of such order shall be postponed until all appeals, including to the Supreme Court, in connection with such order have been exhausted or, in the event no appeals are taken, until the time for such appeals has expired. | 2024-08-01T19:23:51Z | |
| 94-hr-2582 | 94 | hr | 2582 | A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (relating to equal employment opportunity) to make certain changes in the procedures established for determining violations of the provisions of title VII. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-02-03 | 1975-02-03 | Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] | MS | R | C000567 | 0 | Makes changes in the enforcement provisions of the equal employment opportunity sections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including that: (1) persons aggrieved, not Civil Rights Commission members, shall file grievances; (2) the Commission shall make its determination within 120 days of the filing of the charge; (3) the conciliation agreement be acceptable to the respondent and aggrieved party instead of the Commission; and (4) the rights to civil actions, of persons aggrieved against governmental units be eliminated. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 94-hr-2509 | 94 | hr | 2509 | A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-31 | 1975-01-31 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4] | AL | D | B000431 | 0 | Limits the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school or public building. States that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to any case pending in any United States court on the date of enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:23:50Z | |
| 94-hr-2208 | 94 | hr | 2208 | Civil Rights Enforcement Office Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-28 | 1975-01-28 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29] | CA | D | H000367 | 0 | Civil Rights Enforcement Office Act - Creates an independent agency of the Federal Government to be known as the Civil Rights Enforcement Office States that such office shall have jurisdiction to enforce all provisions of the Constitution protecting and securing the civil rights of U.S. citizens and to enforce the Civil Rights Acts of the United States. States that in all cases in which agents of the Federal Government are the object of legal action in respect to protecting civil rights such office shall have exclusive jurisdiction. Defines "Civil rights" to include (1) the right to privacy; (2) the right of freedom of speech; (3) the right to be free from unwarranted searches and seizures; and (4) the right to full and free access to information concerning the operation of government. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the enforcement of this Act. | 2025-09-02T18:43:37Z | |
| 94-sres-35 | 94 | sres | 35 | A resolution honoring Roy Wilkins on the occasion of his being named "American of the Year" by the American Religious Town Hall Meeting. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-27 | 1975-01-27 | Measure passed Senate. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN] | MN | D | H000953 | 8 | States that the Senate honors Roy Wilkins on the occasion of his being named "American of the Year" by the American Religious Town Hall Meeting. | 2024-08-01T19:33:46Z | |
| 94-hr-1950 | 94 | hr | 1950 | Anti-busing Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-23 | 1975-01-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6] | LA | R | M000923 | 0 | Antibusing Act - Provides that no court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to make any decision, enter any judgment, or issue any other order the effect of which would be to require that pupils be transported to or from school, on the basis of their race, color, religion, or national origin. | 2025-09-02T18:43:31Z | |
| 94-hr-1971 | 94 | hr | 1971 | A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-23 | 1975-01-23 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1] | TN | R | Q000013 | 0 | Limits the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school or public building. States that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to any case pending in any United States court on the date of enactment of this Act. | 2024-08-01T19:23:29Z | |
| 94-s-283 | 94 | s | 283 | A bill to limit the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-21 | 1975-01-21 | Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] | NC | R | H000463 | 8 | Limits the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States and of the district courts to enter any judgment, decree, or order, denying or restricting, as unconstitutional, voluntary prayer in any public school or public building. States that the provisions of this Act shall not apply to any case pending in any United States court on the date of enactment of this Act. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 94-hconres-63 | 94 | hconres | 63 | Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President, acting through the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Organization, take such steps as may be necessary to place the question of human rights violations in the Soviet-occupied Ukraine on the agenda of the United Nations Organization. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-20 | 1975-01-20 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations). | House | Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37] | NY | D | N000163 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President, acting through the United States Ambassador to the United Nations Organization, take such steps as may be necessary to place the question of human rights violations in the Soviet-occupied Ukraine on the agenda of the United Nations Organization. | 2024-08-01T19:20:13Z | |
| 94-hconres-64 | 94 | hconres | 64 | Concurrent resolution requesting release of two Ukrainian intellectuals. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-20 | 1975-01-20 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations). | House | Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37] | NY | D | N000163 | 0 | States that Congress urges President Ford to utilize every appropriate means for the transmission of a request to the Government of the Soviet Union that it release from prison Valentyn Moroz and Leonid Plyuskck, and that it permit them and their immediate families to emigrate from the Soviet Union to the country of their choice. | 2024-08-01T19:20:13Z | |
| 94-hr-1719 | 94 | hr | 1719 | Equal Rights for Women Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-20 | 1975-01-20 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | M000797 | 0 | Equal Rights for Women Act - Proposes to eliminate sex discrimination in public accomodations by requiring under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all persons be entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services and facilities of places of public accomodation without discrimination or segregation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, regardless of whether or not such discrimination is required by State laws, or ordinances. Extends the Attorney General's authority under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by authorizing him to institute suits for the elimination of discrimination on the basis of sex in public facilities and in public education. Expands the jurisdiction of the Civil Rights Commission to the investigation of claims of deprivation of the right to vote on the basis of sex. Directs the Commission to include in its studies concerning equal protection of the laws under the Constitution information regarding the denial of such equal protection on the basis of sex. Requires the Commission to appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to denials of equal protection of the laws under the Constitution because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin or in the administration of justice, and before December 31, 1973 to make recommendations to the Congress for legislation to guarantee husbands and children of women employees of the Federal Government the same fringe benefits provided for wives and children of male employees in those areas where inequities exist. Asserts that the Commission will serve as a national clearinghouse for information in respect to denials of equal protection of the laws because of sex in such fields as voting, education, housing, employment, the use of public facilities, and transportation, or in the administration of justice. Raises the appropriation authorized for the Commission to $3,650,000. Provides, under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, that no person in the United States shall on the ground of sex be excluded fro… | 2025-09-02T18:43:25Z | |
| 94-hres-87 | 94 | hres | 87 | Resolution concerning the safety and freedom of Valentyn Moroz, Ukrainian historian. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-20 | 1975-01-20 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations). | House | Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11] | NJ | D | M000796 | 0 | Requests the President to express the concern of the United States Government for the safety and freedom of Valentyn Moroz, historian, writer, and spokesman for the cultural integrity of the Ukranian people. | 2024-08-01T19:20:35Z | |
| 94-hres-68 | 94 | hres | 68 | Resolution concerning the safety and freedom of Valentyn Moroz, Ukrainian historian. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-15 | 1975-01-15 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations). | House | Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34] | NY | R | H000797 | 0 | Requests the President to express the concern of the United States Government for the safety and freedom of Valentyn Moroz, historian, writer, and spokesman for the cultural integrity of the Ukranian people. | 2024-08-01T19:20:35Z | |
| 94-hconres-19 | 94 | hconres | 19 | Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the free emigration and expression of ideas by citizens of the Soviet Union. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations). | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 0 | Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should take immediate and determined steps to: (1) impress upon the Soviet Government the grave concern of the American people with the intimidation of those within the Soviet Union who do not adhere to prevailing ideology; (2) call upon the Soviet Government to permit the free expression of ideas and free emigration by all its citizens in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and (3) use the medium of current negotiations with the Soviet Union as well as informal contacts with Soviet officials in an effort to secure an end to repression of dissent. | 2024-08-01T19:20:09Z | |
| 94-hr-215 | 94 | hr | 215 | News Source and Information Protection Act | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2] | WI | D | K000020 | 2 | News Source and Information Protection Act - Provides that no newsman be required in any State or Federal proceeding to disclose information or the identity of a source of information received or obtained by him in his capacity as a newsman except as qualified by this Act. Declares that any order of a State or United States court pertaining to a claim of privilege on the part of a newsman is subject to judicial review. Provides that appeals be heard at the earliest practicable date. States that this Act should not be construed to impair any State law which secures the minimum privileges established by this Act. Provides that the protection afforded by this Act not be available to a defendant in a defamation suit with respect to the source of any allegedly defamatory information which such defendant asserts a defense based on such source. Declares that if any provision of this Act is declared invalid, the remainder shall not be affected thereby. | 2025-09-02T18:42:43Z | |
| 94-hr-521 | 94 | hr | 521 | A bill to delay the effectiveness of court orders with respect to school busing until all appeals from such orders have been taken. | Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1975-01-14 | 1975-01-14 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] | MD | R | H000747 | 0 | Provides that the effectiveness of any United States district court order which requires the busing of students for purposes of desegregation or racial balance shall be postponed until all appeals from such order have been exhausted or the time for such appeals has expired. | 2024-08-01T19:22:31Z |
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