Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Equality before the law

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: S.2415 Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2007

2007-12-05T00:00:00Z

A bill to require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy to address the vulnerabilities of women and girls in countries for which the United States provides assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4223 To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.761 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violation of the human rights of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Sigma Huda, and others, by the caretaker government of Bangladesh.

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violation of the human rights of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Sigma Huda, and others, by the caretaker government of Bangladesh.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.757 Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

2007-10-18T00:00:00Z

Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3728 International Women's Freedom Act of 2007

2007-10-02T00:00:00Z

To express United States foreign policy with respect to, and to strengthen United States advocacy on behalf of, individuals persecuted and denied their rights in foreign countries on account of gender, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3096 Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2007

2007-07-19T00:00:00Z

To promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.431 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within the United States.

2007-05-23T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the 40th anniversary of Loving v. Virginia legalizing interracial marriage within the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2446 Afghanistan Freedom and Security Support Act of 2007

2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

To reauthorize the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.139 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.

2007-05-01T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.40 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

Bill Introduced: S.J.Res.10 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1713 Protection Against Transmission of HIV for Women and Youth Act of 2007

2007-03-27T00:00:00Z

To require the President and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator to establish a comprehensive and integrated HIV prevention strategy to address the vulnerabilities of women and girls in countries for which the United States provides assistance to combat HIV/AIDS, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1062 Security and Victory in Iraq Act of 2007

2007-02-15T00:00:00Z

To require the President to report to Congress on the extent to which the Government of Iraq is fully cooperating with United States stability efforts in Iraq and is making demonstrable progress toward achieving stability and security for the people of Iraq and denying terrorists a sanctuary in Iraq, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.31 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.

2007-02-13T00:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.150 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.

2007-02-08T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.70 Iraq War Policy resolution

2007-02-05T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.109 Recognizing the historical significance of the Pinedale Assembly Center, the reporting site for 4,823 Japanese Americans who were unjustly interned during World War II.

2007-01-30T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the historical significance of the Pinedale Assembly Center, the reporting site for 4,823 Japanese Americans who were unjustly interned during World War II.

Bill Introduced: H.R.618 Right to Life Act

2007-01-22T00:00:00Z

To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.17 Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.

2007-01-05T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of the United States should grieve for the loss of life that defined the Third Reich and celebrate the continued education efforts for tolerance and justice, reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the fight against intolerance and prejudice in any form, and honoring the legacy of transparent procedure, government accountability, the rule of law, the pursuit of justice, and the struggle for universal freedom and human rights.