openregs: legislation: 194 rows where congress = 98 and policy_area = "Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues" sorted by introduced

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bill_id	congress	bill_type	bill_number	title	policy_area	introduced_date ▲	latest_action_date	latest_action_text	origin_chamber	sponsor_name	sponsor_state	sponsor_party	sponsor_bioguide_id	cosponsor_count	summary_text	update_date
98-hjres-651	98	hjres	651	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting Federal courts from entering orders requiring the attendance of any student at a particular school.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-09-25	1984-09-27	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9]	MO	D	V000112	1	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits any Federal court from requiring a student to attend a particular public school because of race, color, creed, or sex for the purpose of achieving racial or ethnic balance.	2021-06-29T20:22:11Z
98-hr-6233	98	hr	6233	A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, against individuals who are seventy years of age or older.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-09-12	1984-09-21	Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.	House	Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	Y000031	0	Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to remove the existing 70-year upper age limit of the class to which the discrimination prohibitions apply, thus extending coverage to all individuals who are at least 40 years of age.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
98-sconres-139	98	sconres	139	A concurrent resolution condemning South Africa's arrests and detentions of political opponents.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-09-11	1984-10-03	Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.	Senate	Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]	DE	R	R000460	3	States that: (1) the United States should not lend support to any South African constitutional reform arrangements which do not address the political aspirations of that nation's black majority; (2) the Congress condemns the South African Government's arbitrary arrests and detention of peaceful opponents to such government's constitutional arrangements; (3) the Congress is dismayed by such government's decision to defy and to bypass its high court's rulings in order to suppress lawful political opposition; and (4) the South African Government should terminate such practices and release those persons who have been imprisoned for expressing their political preferences.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hjres-641	98	hjres	641	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution with respect to the right to life, except in cases of rape, incest, and life endangerment.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-08-10	1984-08-15	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Vandergriff, Tommy J. [D-TX-26]	TX	D	V000026	0	Constitutional Amendment - States that for purposes of the fifth and 14th amendments to the Constitution, the word "person" applies to all human beings without regard to age, health, function or condition of dependency. Makes such amendment inapplicable to laws permitting medical procedures required to prevent the death of the mother or when the pregnancy was caused by rape or incest.	2021-06-29T20:05:22Z
98-hres-575	98	hres	575	A resolution to congratulate the United States athletes who have participated in the games of XXIII Olympiad and urge enactment of H.R. 5490 or legislation affirming a comprehensive interpretation of title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-08-10	1984-08-22	Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.	House	Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2]	RI	R	S000136	0	Congratulates the U.S. athletes who participated in the games of the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles. Urges enactment of H.R. 5490 or legislation affirming a comprehensive interpretation of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, specified provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
98-sres-433	98	sres	433	A resolution to congratulate the United States athletes who have participated in the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and urge enactment of the Senate bill relating to the clarification of certain equal opportunity laws.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-08-10	1984-08-10	Referred to the Committee on Commerce.	Senate	Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]	MI	D	R000249	21	Congratulates the U.S. athletes who participated in the games of the XXIII Olympiad in Los Angeles. Urges the speedy enactment of S. 2568 (discrimination by Federal assistance recipients).	2025-01-14T18:51:33Z
98-sjres-336	98	sjres	336	A joint resolution to proclaim October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for all victims of terrorism throughout the world.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-07-26	1984-09-28	Became Public Law No: 98-429.	Senate	Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL]	AL	R	D000259	59	Proclaims October 23, 1984, as "A Time of Remembrance" for Americans to take time to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made in the pursuit of peace and freedom.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hconres-338	98	hconres	338	A concurrent resolution to express the sense of the Congress concerning recent statements made by Minister Louis Farrakhan.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-29	1984-06-29	Referred to House Committee on House Administration.	House	Rep. Harrison, Frank [D-PA-11]	PA	D	H000269	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress with respect to the expressions of anti-Jewish and racist sentiments such as those made by Minister Louis Farrakhan which were broadcast on June 24, 1984.	2024-02-07T11:39:48Z
98-hjres-619	98	hjres	619	A joint resolution to designate the year of 1985 as the "Year to Champion the Cause of Pay Equity for Women".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-29	1984-06-29	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44]	CA	D	B000236	23	Designates 1985 as the Year to Champion the Cause of Pay Equity for Women.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
98-hjres-624	98	hjres	624	A joint resolution to designate August 4, 1985, as "Freedom of the Press Day".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-29	1984-06-29	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	House	Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11]	CA	D	L000090	62	Designates August 4, 1985, as Freedom of the Press Day.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
98-hconres-332	98	hconres	332	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics should provide the signatories of the Helsinki Final Act with specific information as to the whereabouts, health, and legal status of Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-28	1984-07-24	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 93-0. Record Vote No: 190.	House	Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]	CO	D	W000647	81	Expresses the sense of the Congress that in light of the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should: (1) provide the signatories of the Helsinki Final Act with information on the whereabouts, health, and legal status of Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner; (2) void all charges against Yelena Bonner and issue her an exit visa in order to obtain medical care outside of the Soviet Union; and (3) allow them to live in the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the Soviet Government's continued refusal to provide such information and to issue Yelena Bonner an exits visa; and (2) call upon all other signatory nations of the Helsinki Final Act to join in such protests.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-sconres-128	98	sconres	128	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics should provide the United States Government with specific information as to the whereabouts, health, and legal status of Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-28	1984-06-28	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA]	MA	D	T000393	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Final Act) and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should provide the U.S. Government with information on the whereabouts, health, and legal status of Andrei Sakharov and Yelena Bonner. Urges the Soviet Union to void all charges against Yelena Bonner, issue her an exit visa in order to obtain medical care outside of the Soviet Union, and allow them to live in the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the Soviet Union's continued refusal to provide such information and to issue Yelena Bonner an exit visa; and (2) call upon all other signatory nations of the Final Act to join in such protests.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hconres-331	98	hconres	331	A concurrent resolution to condemn the closing of ABC Color, the only independent newspaper in Paraguay, and to urge the Government of Paraguay to permit the reopening of that newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-27	1984-07-27	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8]	MD	D	B000160	2	States that the Congress condemns the closing of ABC Color (a newspaper in Paraguay) and urges Paraguay to reopen such newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hr-5909	98	hr	5909	Public School Civil Rights Act of 1984	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-21	1984-06-21	Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.	House	Rep. Bethune, Ed [R-AR-2]	AR	R	B000422	1	Public School Civil Rights Act of 1984 - Eliminates inferior Federal court jurisdiction to issue any order requiring the assignment or transportation of students to public schools on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Permits individuals and school boards to seek relief from court orders made prior to this Act unless the court makes certain findings, including: (1) that the acts giving rise to the order intentionally and specifically caused the segregation; (2) that no other remedy would work; and (3) that the benefits of the order outweigh its economic, social, and educational costs. Lists remedies which remain available for unconstitutional segregation.	2025-08-29T17:39:52Z
98-hjres-599	98	hjres	599	A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1984, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-20	1984-06-29	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.	House	Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]	IL	R	P000444	65	Designates August 1, 1984, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation reasserting the American commitment to full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Accords. Requests the President to raise the issue of noncompliance with such provisions with the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries at every available opportunity.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-sjres-317	98	sjres	317	A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1984, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-20	1984-06-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]	AZ	D	D000185	25	Designates August 1, 1984, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation reasserting the American commitment to full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Accords. Requests the President to raise the issue of noncompliance with such provisions with the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries at every available opportunity.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hconres-320	98	hconres	320	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should withdraw the determination that the Government of Haiti is making a concerted and significant effort to improve the human rights situation in Haiti by implementing essential political reforms.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-13	1984-06-22	Referred to Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs.	House	Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]	NY	D	O000159	23	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should withdraw the determination that Haiti is making a significant effort to improve the human rights situation there by implementing essential political reforms.	2025-01-23T13:14:35Z
98-sconres-119	98	sconres	119	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning infringements of religious freedom by the Governments of the Warsaw pact states.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-06-08	1984-10-04	Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	23	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Condemns the infringement of religious freedom by the Warsaw Pact states. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should raise the failure of the Warsaw Pact states to fulfill commitments on religious freedom undertaken in the Helsinki Final Act and to respect international law on human rights in the area of religion at every appropriate international forum, including all of the meetings of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, and appropriate gatherings of the United Nations.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-sres-392	98	sres	392	A resolution to mark the 90th Anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Elijah Mays.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-05-24	1984-05-24	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	0	Calls attention to August 1, 1984, as the 90th birthday of Benjamin Elijah Mays, if he had lived, and urges the observation of the date with appropriate ceremonies and activities.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hconres-309	98	hconres	309	A concurrent resolution to condemn the closing of ABC Color, the only independent newspaper in Paraguay, and to urge the Government of Paraguay to permit the reopening of that newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-05-17	1984-06-29	For Further Action See H.Con.Res.331.	House	Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8]	MD	D	B000160	2	States that the Congress condemns the closing of ABC Color (a newspaper in Paraguay) and urges Paraguay to reopen such newspaper and to guarantee freedom of the press.	2025-01-23T13:14:35Z
98-hconres-304	98	hconres	304	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Elena Bonner should be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union for the purpose of seeking medical treatment, urging that the President protest the continued violation of human rights in the Soviet Union, including the rights of Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-05-10	1984-05-18	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-0. Record Vote No: 104.	House	Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]	MA	D	F000339	8	Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should permit Elena Bonner to obtain medical treatment outside of that country and allow her and Andrei Sakharov to live in the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the detention of and charges against Elena Bonner and the continued refusal of an exit visa to her, and to call upon the Soviet Union to meet Doctor Sakharov's hunger strike demands; and (2) call upon other signatory nations of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to join in such protests and urge that the Sakharovs be allowed to emigrate to the country of their choice.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-sconres-113	98	sconres	113	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Elena Bonner should be allowed to emigrate from the Soviet Union for the purpose of seeking medical treatment, urging that the President protest the continued violation of human rights in the Soviet Union, including the rights of Andrei Sakharov and Elena Bonner, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-05-10	1984-05-16	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA]	MA	D	T000393	7	Expresses the sense of the Congress that, in accordance with the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and other specified human rights agreements, the Soviet Union should permit Elena Bonner to obtain medical treatment outside of that country and allow her and Andrei Sakharov to live in the country of their choice. Urges the President to: (1) protest the detention of and charges against Elena Bonner and the continued refusal of an exit visa to her, and to call upon the Soviet Union to meet Doctor Sakharov's hunger strike demands; and (2) call upon other signatory nations of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to join in such protests and urge that the Sakharovs be allowed to emigrate to the country of their choice.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-sres-386	98	sres	386	A resolution entitled the "Mandela Freedom Resolution".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-05-03	1984-10-10	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]	MI	D	L000261	12	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Republic of South Africa should release Nelson Mandela from prison and should revoke Winnie Mandela's banning order; (2) the President should use his position to secure the release of Nelson and Winnie Mandela; and (3) the President of the Senate is requested to transmit a copy of this resolution to the President and to the Prime Minister of the Republic of South Africa.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hr-5569	98	hr	5569	Sex Discrimination in the United States Code Reform Act of 1983	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-05-02	1984-05-09	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15]	NY	R	G000417	93	Sex Discrimination in the United States Code Reform Act of 1983 - Title I: Armed Forces, Soldiers' Home, Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service, and Merchant Marine - Amends Federal laws dealing with the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title II: Elimination of Gender-Based Distinctions Under the Social Security Act and the Railroad Retirement Act - Eliminates gender-based distinctions in the social security and railroad retirement programs. Title III: Amendments to United States Code - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Walsh-Healey Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the Federal criminal code and other Acts (dealing with Indian affairs, transportation, public lands, Saint Elizabeth's Hospital, contract law, the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, longshoremen and harbor workers, conservation programs, internee benefits, and the spouses of former presidents, among other subjects) to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date for the provisions of this Act.	2025-08-29T17:40:50Z
98-hres-492	98	hres	492	A resolution commending Amistad Promotions, Inc., for promoting understanding of the history and customs of Afro-Americans.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-30	1984-05-09	Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.	House	Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18]	FL	D	P000218	0	Commends Amistad Promotions, Incorporated, and its supporters for their efforts in publicizing the history and achievements of the Afro-American people and strongly recommends public support for their efforts.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
98-hr-5439	98	hr	5439	Secondary School Equality of Access Act of 1984	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-12	1984-05-03	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]	CA	D	E000064	3	Secondary School Equality of Access Act of 1984 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to make it unlawful for any public authority to discriminate against any group of students seeking to meet together in a public secondary school on the grounds of the content of speech which occurs or may occur at such meeting. Permits any aggrieved person to obtain relief in a civil action.	2025-08-29T17:39:57Z
98-hr-5490	98	hr	5490	Civil Rights Act of 1984	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-12	1984-07-23	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1060.	House	Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-22]	IL	D	S000423	179	(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #270 (375-32)) Civil Rights Act of 1984 - Amends the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination by any recipient of Federal financial assistance. (Currently, discrimination is prohibited only in a program or activity receiving Federal assistance.) Defines the term "recipient" to extend comprehensive coverage for purposes of the four Acts to any State or local governmental unit, any public or private agency or entity, and any subunit, successor, assignee, or transferee of any such unit, agency, or entity. Provides that Members of Congress and the Federal judiciary may be considered recipients of Federal financial assistance for the purpose of extending coverage of the four civil rights Acts. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed as changing the status of historically black colleges and universities.	2026-03-13T20:55:53Z
98-s-2568	98	s	2568	Civil Rights Act of 1984	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-12	1984-06-26	Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1137 Pt. 2.	Senate	Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]	MA	D	K000105	62	Civil Rights Act of 1984 - Amends the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination by any recipient of Federal financial assistance. (Currently, discrimination is prohibited only in a program or activity receiving Federal assistance.) Defines the term "recipient" to extend comprehensive coverage for purposes of the four Acts to any State or local governmental unit, any public or private agency or entity, and any subunit successor, assignee, or transferee of any such unit, agency, or entity.	2025-08-29T17:40:43Z
98-sres-367	98	sres	367	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate in support of "Solidarity Sunday".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-11	1984-04-25	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	47	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Congress fully supports Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry and encourages Americans to participate.	2021-06-29T21:29:16Z
98-hr-5387	98	hr	5387	A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to abolish the practice of denying pension benefit accruals to employees over 65 years of age.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-05	1984-05-03	Executive Comment Requested from EEOC.	House	Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25]	CA	D	R000485	0	Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to prohibit any employee retirement or pension plan from suspending an employee's benefit accrual or reducing the rate of accrual because of age.	2026-03-13T20:55:53Z
98-hr-5345	98	hr	5345	Equal Access Act	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-04	1984-08-11	For Further Action See H.R.1310.	House	Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]	WA	D	B000620	39	Equal Access Act - Prohibits federally-funded public secondary schools which allow non-school-sponsored groups of students to meet from discriminating against any meeting of students on the basis of religious content if: (1) the meeting is voluntary and student initiated; (2) there is no government sponsorship; and (3) no unlawful activity is permitted.	2025-08-29T17:39:00Z
98-hr-5346	98	hr	5346	Age Discrimination in Employment Amendments of 1984	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-04-04	1984-05-03	Executive Comment Requested from EEOC.	House	Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19]	NY	D	B000432	0	Age Discrimination in Employment Amendments of 1984 - Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to remove the existing 70-year upper age limit of the class to which the discrimination prohibitions apply, thus extending coverage to all individuals who are at least 40 years of age. Prohibits any employee benefit plan from suspending an employee's benefit accrual or reducing the rate of accrual because of age before accruing the maximum normal retirement benefit.	2026-03-13T20:55:53Z
98-hconres-278	98	hconres	278	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the failure of the Justice Department to enforce the civil rights laws.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-22	1984-03-27	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]	MA	D	M000133	2	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Department of Justice has failed to adequately enforce the civil rights laws and must enforce these laws in order to protect the oppressed citizens of our country. States that the Justice Department requires leadership willing to enforce the civil rights laws of the United States.	2021-06-29T19:56:12Z
98-sjres-262	98	sjres	262	A joint resolution to designate March 16, 1985, as "Freedom of Information Day".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-20	1984-03-20	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR]	OR	R	P000009	25	Designates March 16, 1985, as Freedom of Information Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hres-463	98	hres	463	A resolution directing the Secretary of State to provide certain information to the House of Representatives concerning death squads in El Salvador.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-15	1984-04-09	Placed on House Calendar No: 170.	House	Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5]	MA	D	S000286	0	Requires the Secretary of State to furnish to the House of Representatives information with respect to the death squads in El Salvador.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-hjres-515	98	hjres	515	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to voluntary silent prayer in public schools and equal access to public school facilities.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-14	1984-03-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3]	WI	R	G000524	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group silent prayer or meditation in public schools. States that no person shall be required to participate in prayer or meditation. Prohibits the United States, any State, or local government or school board from encouraging any particular prayer. States that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit equal access in the use of public school facilities by all voluntary student groups.	2021-06-29T20:04:40Z
98-hjres-513	98	hjres	513	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-08	1984-03-12	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-8]	FL	R	Y000031	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be deemed to prohibit the voluntary offering, reading, or listening to nondenominational prayers or biblical scriptures in any governmental institution or public school. States that nothing in the Constitution shall be deemed to prohibit making reference to God or a Supreme Being in any governmental or public document, proceeding, ceremony, institution, or school or upon any coinage, currency, or obligation of the United States. Provides that nothing in this article shall constitute an establishment of religion.	2021-06-29T20:04:39Z
98-s-2399	98	s	2399	A bill to expand the scope of the prohibition of discrimination against qualified handicapped persons by recipients of Federal financial assistance.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-08	1984-03-08	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	3	Amends the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to prohibit discrimination against handicapped persons in any program or activity conducted by any recipient of Federal financial assistance.	2025-04-21T12:24:17Z
98-hjres-503	98	hjres	503	A 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	1984-03-05	1984-03-05	Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.	House	Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]	AR	R	H000124	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons to participate in voluntary prayer in public buildings.	2021-06-29T20:04:36Z
98-sjres-253	98	sjres	253	A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate September 16, 1984 as "Ethnic American Day".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-02	1984-09-10	Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.	Senate	Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD]	SD	R	P000513	33	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Authorizes and requests the President to designate September 30, 1984, as Ethnic American Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hr-4996	98	hr	4996	Religious Speech Protection Act	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-03-01	1984-04-05	For Further Action See H.R.5345.	House	Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]	WA	D	B000620	29	Religious Speech Protection Act - Prohibits federally funded public secondary schools which allow non-school-sponsored groups of students to meet from discriminating against any meeting of students on the basis of religious content if: (1) the meeting is voluntary and student initiated; (2) there is no government sponsorship; and (3) no unlawful activity is permitted.	2025-08-29T17:40:13Z
98-hconres-265	98	hconres	265	A concurrent resolution to encourage the people of Paraguay in their efforts to reclaim and exercise their basic human rights.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-29	1984-03-15	Referred to Subcommittee on International Development Institutions and Finance.	House	Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3]	OH	D	H000074	56	Encourages the people of Paraguay in their efforts to reclaim and exercise their human rights. Declares that the United States should: (1) encourage Paraguay to set a date for the onsite visit of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights; and (2) use more public diplomacy on behalf of human rights in Paraguay. Declares that until all political prisoners are released and Paraguayans are guaranteed the right to return and remain in their country, the United States should: (1) not provide security assistance to Paraguay; and (2) oppose loans and financial assistance for Paraguay by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and by the Inter-American Development Bank, except assistance which serves the human needs of the Paraguayans.	2025-01-23T13:14:35Z
98-hr-4982	98	hr	4982	Public School Civil Rights Act of 1984	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-29	1984-03-05	Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.	House	Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22]	TX	R	P000583	0	Public School Civil Rights Act of 1984 - Eliminates inferior Federal court jurisdiction to issue any order requiring the assignment or transportation of students to public schools on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Permits individuals and school boards to seek relief from court orders made prior to this Act unless the court makes certain findings, including: (1) that the acts giving rise to the order intentionally and specifically caused the segregation; (2) that no other remedy would work; and (3) that the benefits of the order outweigh its economic, social, and educational costs. Lists remedies which remain available for unconstitutional segregation.	2025-08-29T17:38:58Z
98-hr-4991	98	hr	4991	Coast Guard Equity for Women Act	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-29	1984-09-05	Favorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.	House	Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]	AK	R	Y000033	0	Coast Guard Equity for Women Act - Amends Federal law regarding the Coast Guard to eliminate gender-based distinctions.	2025-08-29T17:40:20Z
98-hr-4946	98	hr	4946	A bill to amend the laws of the United States to eliminate gender-based distinctions, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-27	1984-03-08	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3]	KY	D	M000291	0	Title I: Armed Forces, Soldiers' Home, Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service, and Merchant Marine - Amends Federal laws dealing with the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Coast Guard to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title II: Elimination of Gender-Based Distinctions Under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance Program, Railroad Retirement and the Work Incentive Program - Eliminates gender-based distinctions in the social security and railroad retirement programs. Title III: Amendments to United States Code - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Walsh-Healey Act, the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the Federal criminal code and other Acts dealing with Indian affairs, transportation, public lands and provisions relating to Saint Elizabeth Hospital and contract law to eliminate gender-based distinctions. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date for the provisions of this Act.	2021-06-29T21:09:35Z
98-hr-4947	98	hr	4947	A bill to require the head of each Federal administrative and executive agency to conduct a review of agency regulations, to rewrite current regulations with sex-based distinctions, and to refrain from promulgating future regulations which contain gender-based distinctions.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-27	1984-02-29	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3]	KY	D	M000291	0	Requires the head of each executive agency to conduct a review of all rules, regulations, and policies of the agency which result in different treatment based on gender. Directs each agency head to report annually to the Congress on such review. Provides that such report shall include proposals to make agency rules and regulations neutral as to sex. Requires all agency rules, regulations, and programs to the extent practicable be neutral as to sex.	2021-06-29T21:09:36Z
98-hconres-260	98	hconres	260	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union should allow Igor Ogurtsov to be released from internal exile and allowed to emigrate to the West without renouncing his views.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-21	1984-03-02	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.	House	Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27]	NY	R	W000752	119	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the exile of Igor Ogurtsov; and (2) urge the Soviet Union to provide Igor Ogurtsov with medical care, grant his release from exile, and accept his application for an exit visa and allow him to emigrate without forcing him to renounce his views (in accordance with a specified international treaty).	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-hr-4886	98	hr	4886	A bill to specify further those actions of nonmarket economy countries in discouraging of preventing emigration that will make those countries ineligible for trade benefits under title IV of the Trade Act of 1974.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-21	1984-02-27	Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.	House	Rep. Schulze, Richard T. [R-PA-5]	PA	R	S000146	0	Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to exclude from most-favored nation treatment, from credit programs and credit and investment guarantee programs, and from commercial agreements those nonmarket economy countries which discriminate or condone discrimination because of religious beliefs or which permit or condone harassment of citizens who want to emigrate.	2024-02-07T16:32:33Z
98-sjres-231	98	sjres	231	A joint resolution to provide for the awarding of a gold medal to Elie Wiesel in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-09	1984-02-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.	Senate	Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]	CT	D	D000388	41	Authorizes the President, on behalf of Congress, to present to Elie Wiesel a gold medal in recognition of his humanitarian efforts and outstanding contributions to world literature and human rights. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to provide for the public sale of bronze duplicates of such medal.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
98-sjres-234	98	sjres	234	A joint resolution to designate the week of February 11, 1984 through February 18, 1984, as "League of United Latin American Citizens Week".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-09	1984-02-09	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]	TX	D	B000401	0	Designates the week of February 11 through February 18, 1984, as League of United Latin American Citizens Week.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-sconres-94	98	sconres	94	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the president of Syria should permit Jewish emigration.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-08	1984-10-11	Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	6	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of Syria should permit Syrian Jews to emigrate from Syria to the United States.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hres-430	98	hres	430	A resolution entitled: "The Mandela Freedom Resolution".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-07	1984-09-18	Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13]	MI	D	C000919	181	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the: (1) Republic of South Africa should release Nelson Mandela from prison and should revoke Winnie Mandela's banning order; (2) President should use his position to secure the release of Nelson and Winnie Mandela; and (3) Speaker of the House is requested to transmit a copy of this resolution to the President and to the Republic of South Africa.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-hconres-251	98	hconres	251	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the president of Syria should permit Jewish emigration to the United States.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-02	1984-07-25	Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.	House	Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10]	NY	D	S000148	69	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of Syria should permit Syrian Jews to emigrate from Syria to the United States.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-sconres-90	98	sconres	90	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the president of Syria should permit Jewish immigration.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-02-01	1984-02-01	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	1	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of Syria should permit Syrian Jews to emigrate from Syria.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hconres-246	98	hconres	246	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the president of Syria should permit Jewish emigration.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-01-31	1984-02-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.	House	Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10]	NY	D	S000148	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President of Syria should permit Syrian Jews to emigrate from Syria.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-sjres-218	98	sjres	218	A 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	1984-01-27	1984-02-08	Star Print ordered S.J.Res. 218.	Senate	Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]	TN	R	B000063	2	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons to participate in voluntary prayer in public buildings.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-sjres-212	98	sjres	212	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to voluntary silent prayer or meditation.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1984-01-24	1984-01-24	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	3	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group silent prayer or meditation in public schools. Prohibits the United States or any State from requiring any person to participate in such prayer or to encourage any particular prayer. States that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit equal access in the use of public school facilities by all voluntary student groups.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hconres-236	98	hconres	236	A concurrent resolution on behalf of the independent Soviet peace movement.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-18	1983-12-09	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.	House	Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]	MA	D	M000133	89	Expresses the support of Congress with respect to the right of Soviet peace groups to freely express their views and to organize within the Soviet Union. Calls upon the Soviet Union to: (1) honor its obligations under the World Disarmament Campaign Resolution by allowing the flow of information on peace and disarmament; (2) cease its harassment of peace groups in its country; and (3) honor its obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-hjres-438	98	hjres	438	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-18	1983-11-28	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]	NJ	R	S000522	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex. Exempts military draft or veterans' preference from the application of this amendment. States that this amendment shall not be construed to grant or secure any right relating to abortion nor be construed to relate to private or parochial educational institutions.	2021-06-29T20:03:36Z
98-hres-384	98	hres	384	A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the blackout of press coverage in Grenada.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-18	1983-11-30	Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.	House	Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]	WA	D	L000486	0	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. Government officials should honor and uphold the protections of the press provided by the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution and insure the right of the press to provide uncensored reports of all future nonconfidential military activities of the United States.	2025-01-16T12:12:20Z
98-sres-294	98	sres	294	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Soviet Union should allow Igor V. Ogurtsov to be released from exile and allowed to emigrate to the West without renouncing his views, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-18	1984-06-27	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI]	MI	D	R000249	40	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the exile of Igor Ogurtsov; and (2) urge the Soviet Union to provide Igor Ogurtsov with medical care, grant his release from exile, and accept his application for an exit visa and allow him to emigrate without forcing him to renounce his views (in accordance with a specified international treaty).	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hjres-434	98	hjres	434	A joint resolution to designate March 16 of every year as "Freedom of Information Day".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-17	1984-03-12	Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	House	Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2]	CO	D	W000647	215	(Measure passed House, amended) Designates March 16, 1985, as Freedom of Information Day.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hjres-430	98	hjres	430	A joint resolution suggesting an amendment to the Constitution requiring that the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment shall apply fully to sex discrimination.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-16	1983-11-18	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17]	CA	R	P000097	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that neither the United States nor any State shall deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws on account of sex.	2021-06-29T20:03:34Z
98-sconres-85	98	sconres	85	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on allowing Vladimir Feltsman freedom to travel.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-10	1983-11-17	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	28	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should allow Vladimir Feltsman to travel with his family to perform in the United States.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hjres-408	98	hjres	408	A joint resolution designating November 12, 1983, as "Anti-Defamation League Day" in honor of the league's seventieth anniversary.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-11-01	1983-11-16	Became Public Law No: 98-155.	House	Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]	CA	D	P000121	238	(Measure passed House, amended) Designates November 12, 1983, as Anti-Defamation League Day in Honor of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Anti-Defamation League.	2024-02-06T20:04:02Z
98-hconres-200	98	hconres	200	Commission on Civil Rights Resolution	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-10-28	1983-11-10	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]	CA	D	E000064	81	Commission on Civil Rights Resolution - Establishes within the legislative branch an eight member Commission on Civil Rights (Commission). Provides rules of procedure for Commission hearings. Requires the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations of citizens' being denied their right to vote by reason of their color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin; (2) study and collect information concerning discrimination or a denial of equal protection; (3) appraise Federal laws and policy with respect to discrimination and the denial of equal protection; and (4) serve as a national clearinghouse for such information. Prohibits the Commission from investigating any membership practice or internal operation of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club or religious organization. Prohibits the Commission from collecting or studying information with respect to abortion. Directs the Commission to appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to denials of equal protection involving Americans who are members of eastern - and southern - European ethic groups.	2025-08-29T17:39:34Z
98-sconres-78	98	sconres	78	Commission on Civil Rights Resolution	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-10-25	1983-10-25	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	53	Commission on Civil Rights Resolution - Establishes within the legislative branch an eight member Commission on Civil Rights (Commission). Provides rules of procedure for Commission hearings. Requires the Commission to: (1) investigate allegations of citizens' being denied their right to vote by reason of their color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin; (2) study and collect information concerning discrimination or a denial of equal protection; (3) appraise Federal laws and policy with respect to discrimination and the denial of equal protection; and (4) serve as a national clearinghouse for such information. Prohibits the Commission from investigating any membership practice or internal operation of any fraternal organization, college or university fraternity or sorority, private club or religious organization. Prohibits the Commission from collecting or studying information with respect to abortion. Directs the Commission to appraise the laws and policies of the Federal Government with respect to denials of equal protection involving Americans who are members of eastern - and southern - European ethic groups.	2025-08-29T17:41:03Z
98-hr-4172	98	hr	4172	Religious Speech Protection Act	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-10-20	1983-11-04	Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.	House	Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3]	WA	D	B000620	11	Religious Speech Protection Act - Prohibits federally funded public secondary schools which allow students to meet during noninstructional periods from discriminating against any meeting of students on the basis of religious content.	2025-08-29T17:40:37Z
98-sres-242	98	sres	242	A resolution to obtain Senate access to Federal records on Martin Luther King, Jr.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-10-07	1983-10-07	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC]	NC	R	H000463	1	Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to obtain access to Federal records on Martin Luther King, Junior, for the confidential examination of the Senate. Provides for the establishment of a Select Committee on Martin Luther King, Junior, if determined necessary by the Senate leadership.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hr-4110	98	hr	4110	Civil Liberties Act of 1983	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-10-06	1984-09-12	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12]	TX	D	W000763	106	Civil Liberties Act of 1983 - Title I: Recognition of Injustice and an Apology on Behalf of the Nation - States that the Congress accepts the findings of the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians and recognizes that a grave injustice was done to both citizens and resident aliens of Japanese ancestry by the evacuation, relocation, and internment of civilians during World War II. Title II: United States Citizens of Japanese Ancestry and Resident Japanese Aliens - Requests the President to offer pardons of those convicted of violating laws during the internment period whose violation was based on a refusal to accept racially discriminatory treatment. Provides that Federal departments and agencies that review applications for restitution of positions, status, or entitlement lost during the internment period shall review such applications giving full consideration to the findings of the Commission. Establishes within the Treasury a Civil Liberties Public Education Fund. Authorizes appropriations for the Fund. Requires the Attorney General to pay $20,000 each from the Fund in compensation to surviving internees. Establishes a Board of Directors which shall be responsible for making disbursement from the Fund. Provides that disbursement from the Fund shall be used to: (1) sponsor research and public educational activities dealing with the internment; (2) fund studies of similar civil liberties abuses; (3) prepare and distribute hearings and findings of the Commission; and (4) promote the general welfare of the ethnic Japanese community in the United States. Title III: The Aleuts - Requires the Attorney General to identify, locate, and pay a sum of $5,000 each to surviving internees of Alaskan Aleut ancestry. Establishes within the Treasury the Aleutian Islands Education and Restoration Fund. Authorizes appropriations for the Fund. Provides for a Board of Directors to be responsible for making disbursements from the Fund. Authorizes disbursements for community and individual purposes that w…	2025-08-29T17:40:48Z
98-hconres-186	98	hconres	186	A concurrent resolution declaring the sense of the Congress regarding periods of silence in the public schools.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-10-05	1983-10-21	Referred to Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.	House	Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]	NJ	D	H000930	0	Declares the sense of Congress that the Constitution of the United States does not preclude the use of, and that public school authorities should recognize the value of, discretionary periods of silence for silent prayer, meditation, contemplation, or introspection in the public schools.	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
98-hconres-180	98	hconres	180	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning human rights in the People's Republic of China.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-09-29	1983-10-07	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.	House	Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4]	SC	R	C000079	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the People's Republic of China should take steps to establish a more democratic society which would be more protective of human rights.	2025-01-23T13:18:47Z
98-hconres-177	98	hconres	177	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Soviet Union should allow pianist Vladimir Feltsman freedom to travel with his family, to the United States to perform.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-09-28	1983-11-18	Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	House	Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31]	NY	R	K000086	232	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Soviet Union should allow Vladimir Feltsman to travel with his family to perform in the United States.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-s-1832	98	s	1832	A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to extend the life of the Commission on Civil Rights.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-09-13	1983-09-13	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]	PA	R	S000709	0	Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to provide that members of the Civil Rights Commission be appointed for a term of six years. Authorizes the President to remove a member only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-s-1796	98	s	1796	A bill relating to equality of rights under law regardless of sex.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-08-04	1983-08-10	Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.	Senate	Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]	WA	R	G000333	2	States that each person has the right to be free from any classification based on sex, made by the United States or any State, unless such classification is necessary to achieve a compelling interest of the United States or such State. Provides that if any person under color of Federal or State law subjects one to a classification based on sex which is not necessary to achieve a compelling governmental interest, he or she shall be liable to the person injured. Allows any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act to bring a civil action in the appropriate district court of the United States. Enables the Attorney General to bring an action for declaratory or injunctive relief.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-sres-204	98	sres	204	A resolution to express the sense of the Senate concerning Raoul Wallenberg.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-08-04	1983-11-17	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]	MI	D	L000261	3	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should take steps to ascertain the whereabouts of Raoul Wallenberg and to secure his freedom.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-s-1751	98	s	1751	Age Discrimination in Employment and Apprenticeship Amendments of 1983	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-08-03	1983-08-03	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	0	Age Discrimination in Employment and Apprenticeship Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to remove the existing 70-year upper age limit of the class to which the discrimination prohibitions apply, thus extending coverage to all individuals who are at least 40 years of age. Abolishes the exemption in the Age Discrimination in Employment Act for those employed in bona fide executive or high policymaking positions. Prohibits any employee benefit plan from suspending an employees benefit accrual or reducing the rate of accrual because of age. Amends the National Apprenticeship Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to assure that no apprenticeship program discriminates on the basis of age.	2025-08-29T17:39:04Z
98-hr-3743	98	hr	3743	Privacy Protection Act of 1984	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-08-02	1983-08-29	Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.	House	Rep. English, Glenn [D-OK-6]	OK	D	E000184	0	Privacy Protection Act of 1984 - Amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to establish within the executive branch the Privacy Protection Commission (Commission). Requires that the Commission be composed of three members appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Commission to develop guidelines and model regulations to implement the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. Directs the Commission to assist Federal agencies in implementing the Freedom of Information Act. Sets forth the powers of the Commission including the right to: (1) issue advisory opinions; (2) intervene in an agency or court proceeding; and (3) file comments on any proposal with regard to the Freedom of Information Act. Allows the Commission to review Federal laws, Executive orders, and judicial decisions and report on their compliance with the rights of privacy, due process of law, and the Constitution. Permits the Commission to conduct, assist, or support research, studies, and investigations in areas relating to privacy. Directs government agencies and departments to cooperate with the Commission and furnish, upon request, data, reports, and information the Commission deems necessary to carry out its function. Requires the Commission to report to the President and the Congress on its activities and within two years to submit a legislative proposal intended to remove inconsistencies in laws and practices involving privacy, confidentiality, and disclosure of information.	2025-08-29T17:38:54Z
98-sres-188	98	sres	188	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should award Benjamin Elijah Mays the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Honor of his distinguished career as an educator, civil rights leader, and theologian.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-07-29	1983-07-29	Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.	Senate	Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC]	SC	D	H000725	1	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Benjamin Elijah Mays.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-hr-3627	98	hr	3627	A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to provide that individuals appointed to the Civil Rights Commission shall serve for a term of six years and may be removed from office only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-07-21	1983-07-26	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1]	PA	D	F000235	13	Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to allow appointees to the Civil Rights Commission to serve a term of six years. Provides that a Commission member may only be removed by the President for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.	2021-06-29T20:58:11Z
98-sconres-55	98	sconres	55	A concurrent resolution expressing the grave concern of the Congress regarding the plight of Ethiopian Jews.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-07-19	1983-11-17	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Tsongas, Paul E. [D-MA]	MA	D	T000393	22	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should convey U.S. concern for the welfare of Ethiopian Jews and seek ways to assist Ethiopian Jews to emigrate freely.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hres-260	98	hres	260	A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the Soviet Union's obligations under international law to allow Lev Shapiro, his wife Elizaveta Shapiro, and their child to emigrate to Israel.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-07-11	1983-07-20	Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.	House	Rep. Fiedler, Bobbi [R-CA-21]	CA	R	F000102	4	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) urge the Soviet Union to allow Lev Shapiro and his family to emigrate to Israel; and (2) inform the Soviet Union that the United States, in evaluating its relations with other countries, will consider the extent to which those countries honor their commitments to human rights under international law.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-hr-3383	98	hr	3383	A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide increased protection for the religious observances and practices of employees.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-22	1983-07-01	Referred to Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.	House	Rep. Barnard, Doug, Jr. [D-GA-10]	GA	D	B000153	0	Amends title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Equal Employment Opportunity) to redefine "religion" so as to broaden the scope of employees' religious practices which are protected from religious discrimination by an employer. Exempts an employee's religious observance or practice from coverage of such Act if no accommodation is possible without severe pecuniary or other material loss to the employer (currently, such an exemption is based on a showing of "undue hardship" to the employer).	2025-07-21T19:44:15Z
98-hr-3387	98	hr	3387	World War II Civil Liberties Violation Redress Act	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-22	1984-09-12	Subcommittee Hearings Held.	House	Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]	WA	D	L000486	40	World War II Civil Liberties Redress Act - Directs the Attorney General to make redress payments to residents of the United States of Japanese, Aleut, or other ancestry who were interned, detained, or forcibly relocated by the United States during World War II. Provides that such payments shall not be considered income or receipts for purposes of Federal taxes or for determining eligibility for Federal benefits or assistance. Establishes within the Treasury the Japanese-American and Aleut Trust Fund to be administered by the Secretary of the Treasury. Establishes a board of directors responsible for making disbursements from the Fund. Provides that funds from the trust be distributed to benefit communities populated by eligible individuals for assisting in community services in education, health, housing, and cultural service. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations as may be necessary to carry out this Act.	2025-08-29T17:37:58Z
98-s-1520	98	s	1520	World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-22	1983-07-27	Subcommittee on Administrative Practice&Procedure. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-485.	Senate	Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]	CA	D	C000877	3	World War II Civil Liberties Violations Redress Act - Directs the Attorney General to make redress payments to residents of the United States of Japanese, Aleut, or other ancestry who were interned, detained, or forcibly relocated by the United States during World War II. Provides that such payments shall not be considered income or receipts for purposes of Federal taxes or for determining eligibility for Federal benefits or assistance. Establishes within the Treasury a World War II Liberties Redress Trust Fund. Provides that funds from the trust fund be distributed to benefit communities populated by eligible individuals for assisting in community services in education, health, housing, and cultural service. Authorizes appropriations.	2026-01-07T14:45:52Z
98-s-1444	98	s	1444	A bill to deny most-favored-nation status to any country that in the judgment of the President denies religious freedom to its citizens.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-09	1983-06-13	Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, International Trade Commission, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Treasury Department, State Department.	Senate	Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT]	MT	D	M000635	3	Declares that products from any nonmarket economy country shall not be eligible for most-favored nation treatment and that no such country shall participate in Federal programs extending credits or guarantees or be party to a commercial treaty with the United States during any period which the President determines that such country denies its citizens religious freedom.	2021-06-29T22:10:40Z
98-hres-224	98	hres	224	A resolution objecting to the scheduled hangings in South Africa on June 9, 1983, of Thelle Simon Mogoerane, Jerry Semano Mosololi, and Marcus Thabo Motaung.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-08	1983-06-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.	House	Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2]	IL	D	S000081	0	Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the granting of clemency to Thelle Simon Mogoerane, Jerry Semano Mosololi, and Marcus Thabo Motaung, scheduled to be hanged in South Africa. Urges the President to convey U.S. objections to South Africa.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-hres-225	98	hres	225	A resolution objecting to the scheduled hangings in South Africa on June 9, 1983, of Thelle Simon Mogoerane, Jerry Semano Mosololi, and Marcus Thabo Motaung.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-08	1983-06-16	Referred to Subcommittee on Africa.	House	Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2]	IL	D	S000081	0	Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the granting of clemency to Thelle Simon Mogoerane, Jerry Semano Mosololi, and Marcus Thabo Motaung, scheduled to be hanged in South Africa. Urges the President to convey U.S. objections to South Africa.	2024-02-07T11:38:03Z
98-hr-3240	98	hr	3240	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a specially struck medal to the widow of Roy Wilkins.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-07	1984-05-17	Became Public Law No: 98-285.	House	Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]	NY	D	R000053	223	(Measure passed House, amended) Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, to Mrs. Roy Wilkins a gold medal in recognition of the late Roy Wilkins. Authorizes appropriations.	2024-02-06T19:38:08Z
98-hr-3230	98	hr	3230	A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to provide that individuals appointed to the Civil Rights Commission shall serve for a term of six years and may be removed from office only for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-06	1983-06-09	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]	OH	D	L000508	26	Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to allow appointees to the Commission on Civil Rights to serve for a term of six years. Provides that a Commission member may only be removed by the President for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Extends the life of the Commission 15 years. Authorizes appropriations.	2021-06-29T20:52:44Z
98-hjres-287	98	hjres	287	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit compelling the attendance of a student in a public school other than the public school nearest the residence of such student.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-06-02	1983-06-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]	AR	R	H000124	0	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a student from being compelled to attend a public school other than the one nearest his or her residence which is located within the student's school district and provides the course of study pursued by such student.	2021-06-29T20:01:47Z
98-hjres-288	98	hjres	288	A 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	1983-06-02	1983-06-06	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3]	AR	R	H000124	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall abridge the right of persons to participate in voluntary prayer in public buildings.	2021-06-29T20:01:47Z
98-sconres-42	98	sconres	42	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress concerning infringements of religious freedom by the Governments of the Warsaw pact states.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-05-25	1983-05-25	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.	Senate	Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]	RI	D	P000193	1	Condemns the infringement of religious freedom by the Warsaw Pact states. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should raise the failure of the Warsaw Pact states to fulfill commitments on religious freedom undertaken in the Helsinki Final Act and to respect international law on human rights in the area of religion at every appropriate international forum, including the Madrid meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-hjres-279	98	hjres	279	A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the reduction of emigration from the Soviet Union.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-05-24	1984-08-01	Passed Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.	House	Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4]	MI	R	S000409	41	(Measure passed Senate, amended) Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should urge Soviet compliance with the Helsinki accords and the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights at the U.N. General Assembly and at all other appropriate international meetings as they relate to the emigration of Soviet Jews.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-s-1348	98	s	1348	A bill to authorize the President of the United States to present on behalf of Congress a specially struck gold medal to the widow of Roy Wilkins.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-05-24	1984-05-17	See H.R. 3240.	Senate	Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY]	NY	D	M001054	23	Authorizes the President to present, on behalf of the Congress, a specially struck gold medal to the widow of Roy Wilkins. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to coin and sell bronze duplicates of such medal. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-01-14T18:20:21Z
98-hjres-274	98	hjres	274	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equal rights for women and men.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-05-18	1983-05-23	Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.	House	Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large]	VT	R	J000072	0	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex. Denies application of this amendment to the powers of the Congress and the President relating to the Armed Forces, including the selection of persons and assignment to combat duty.	2021-06-29T20:01:43Z
98-sconres-31	98	sconres	31	A concurrent resolution calling upon the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to end the current repressive policies of forced labor and expressing the sense of the Congress that the exploitation of workers in forced-labor camps by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is morally reprehensible.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-05-05	1984-06-06	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 955.	Senate	Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO]	CO	R	A000219	0	Expresses the sense of the Congress that the President should express U.S. opposition to the Soviet Union's policies of forced labor. Declares that the Soviet Union should cease such practices and honor their international commitments.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z
98-sjres-96	98	sjres	96	A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1983, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-05-05	1983-07-25	Became Public Law No: 98-58.	Senate	Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ]	AZ	D	D000185	29	Designates August 1, 1983, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation reasserting the American commitment to the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki accords. Requests the President to continue to raise the issue of noncompliance with the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries.	2025-07-21T19:32:26Z
98-s-1189	98	s	1189	Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1983	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-05-02	1983-09-16	Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-461.	Senate	Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC]	SC	R	T000254	0	Civil Rights Commission Reauthorization Act of 1983 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to provide that members of the Commission on Civil Rights be appointed for a term of six years. Establishes provisional terms for the current members. Extends the life of the Commission to 2003. Authorizes appropriations.	2025-08-29T17:39:52Z
98-sres-125	98	sres	125	A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Soviet Union should allow Ida Nudel to emigrate to Israel, and for other purposes.	Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	1983-04-27	1983-06-23	Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.	Senate	Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]	MI	D	L000261	25	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should: (1) continue to express U.S. opposition to the forced exile of Ida Nudel; and (2) urge the Soviet Union to provide her with adequate medical care, grant her residence status in Moscow, and allow her to emigrate to Israel.	2025-01-14T19:00:46Z

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