Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Racial discrimination

Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.94 A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6518 Justice Integrity Act of 2008

2008-07-16T00:00:00Z

To increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.

Bill Introduced: S.3245 Justice Integrity Act of 2008

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.381 Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1291 Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.

Bill Introduced: S.3141 Preventing Student Loan Discrimination Act

2008-06-17T00:00:00Z

A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5896 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

To restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.

Bill Introduced: S.2918 Environmental Justice Enforcement Act of 2008

2008-04-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile legal rights and remedies under civil rights statutes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.289 Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary.

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.442 A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.

2008-02-04T00:00:00Z

A resolution commemorating the life of A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.286 Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5156 John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System Act

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

To require a study of the feasibility of establishing the John Lewis Civil Rights Trail System, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4849 Equal Rights for Health Care Act Title 42

2007-12-19T00:00:00Z

To prohibit discrimination in Federal assisted health care services and research programs on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4611 ERPA

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

To prohibit racial profiling.

Bill Introduced: S.2481 ERPA

2007-12-13T00:00:00Z

A bill to prohibit racial profiling.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.68 To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.

2007-12-11T00:00:00Z

To acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the United States Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.396 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

2007-12-07T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the hanging of nooses should be thoroughly investigated by Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.826 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

2007-11-14T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the hanging of nooses is a horrible act when used for the purpose of intimidation and which under certain circumstances can be a criminal act that should be thoroughly investigated by Federal law enforcement authorities and that any criminal violations should be vigorously prosecuted.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4065 Taking Action to Keep Employees Accountable in Immigration Matters Act of 2007

2007-11-01T00:00:00Z

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.214 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.

2007-09-18T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.