Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Racial discrimination

Bill Introduced: H.R.6934 Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2008

2008-09-17T00:00:00Z

To amend and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

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.Res.1061 Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.

2008-03-31T00:00:00Z

Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1055 Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights, and for other purposes.

2008-03-14T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the enduring value of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) as a cornerstone of global efforts to combat racial discrimination and uphold human rights, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5633 Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008

2008-03-13T00:00:00Z

To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit certain discriminatory uses of consumer reports and consumer information in connection with certain personal lines of insurance, and for other purposes.

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 End Racial Profiling Act of 2007

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.