Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Civil rights and liberties, minority issues

Bill Sent To President: H.R.360 To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

2013-05-14T20:00:00Z

To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley to commemorate the lives they lost 50 years ago in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, where these 4 little Black girls' ultimate sacrifice served as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.

May 14, 2013: Presented to President.

Bill Introduced: S.J.Res.15 A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

2013-05-08T20:00:00Z

A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Bill Introduced: S.886 District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

2013-05-06T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.129 A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

2013-05-05T20:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing the significance of May 2013 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1797 District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.189 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.

2013-04-25T20:00:00Z

Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.28 Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

2013-04-08T20:00:00Z

Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.86 A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.132 Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

2013-03-20T20:00:00Z

Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill Introduced: S.583 A bill 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.

2013-03-13T20:00:00Z

A bill 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: S.555 CINEMA Act

2013-03-12T20:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to require captioning and video description at certain movie theaters.

Bill Introduced: H.R.1091 Life at Conception Act

2013-03-11T20:00:00Z

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: S.Res.74 A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

2013-03-10T20:00:00Z

A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Bill Introduced: S.457 Alice Paul Congressional Gold Medal Act

2013-03-04T19:00:00Z

A bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Alice Paul, in recognition of her role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for 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.

2013-03-04T19:00:00Z

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.852 Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act

2013-02-26T19:00:00Z

To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm.

Bill Introduced: H.R.874 Alice Paul Women's Suffrage Congressional Gold Medal Act

2013-02-26T19:00:00Z

To award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.56 A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.

2013-02-25T19:00:00Z

A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.17 Expressing the sense of Congress that a day should be designated as "National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day".

2013-02-14T19:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress that a day should be designated as "National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day".

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.29 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.

2013-02-13T19:00:00Z

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only.