CIVIL RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Commission on Civil Rights; Discrimination; Human Rights
Addresses
Ending Abusive and Exploitive Child Labor: President Clinton, S7209-S7211 [17JN], E1272-E1274 [16JN]
James Farmer—A Great American Spirit: Representative Owens, H8865 [27SE]
Presidential Medal of Freedom: George J. Mitchell, S4213 [27AP]
Articles and editorials
ABA Poll Says 47 Percent of Americans Doubt Racial Fairness of Courts, E644 [14AP]
Auto-Parts Maker Making Progress as Spinoff From GM Nears, E935 [12MY]
Base Officials Investigate Racial Epithets Drawn on Sleeping Marine, E1128 [27MY]
Basketball Coaches Sue Texas City, Police Over Detainment, E1129 [27MY]
Bell Atlantic Workers Sue Company for $100 Million, E1403 [24JN]
Biloxi Not Sure What To Do With Historic House, E935 [12MY]
Black Ag Department Managers Pursue Discrimination Complaint, E715 [21AP]
Black Doctors' Organization Pulls Convention From Seattle, Considers Baltimore, E466 [17MR]
Black Marine Beaten, Paralyzed by White Men To Face Attackers, E633 [13AP]
Black Parents Face Special Challenges Raising a Son To Be a Man, E699-E701 [20AP]
Business & Race—Samplers and Getaways Help Push Black Books, E445 [16MR]
Children Grow Emotionally as They Enact History's Struggles, E866 [5MY]
Civil Rights Tour, E522 [23MR]
Commitment Was the Hallmark of Rev. E.A. Freeman's Life, E104 [2FE]
Confederate Group Battles for Its Flag, E547 [24MR]
Congress Supports Award for Parks, E1109 [26MY]
Congressional Black Caucus Begins Police Brutality Hearings, E1402 [24JN]
Couple, Foundation, Admit Campaign Violations in Settlement, E803 [28AP]
Court Asked To Review Hopwood Case, E1110 [26MY]
Defendants Deny Woman's Claim of Racial Discrimination in House Deal, E467 [17MR]
Defense Begins Case in Trial of Two White Supremacists, E1129 [27MY]
Economic Uses of Democracy, E859 [5MY]
Fire That Damaged Black Church Was Set, E925 [11MY]
Florida To Become Battleground State on Racial, Gender Preferences, E855 [4MY]
Formal Ceremony Will Decry Racism in Oregon's History, E1059 [20MY]
47 Percent in Poll View Legal System as Unfair to Poor and Minorities, E756 [22AP]
Four Men Plead Guilty to Cross Burning, E1129 [27MY]
Free Speech at Heart of Case Involving Student Denied Law License, E496 [18MR]
Get Past Politics, Approve Bill Lann Lee Nomination, H1874 [13AP]
Girls Expand Sports Horizons, E1601 [20JY]
Hate Crime Sentencing, E867 [5MY]
In Their Own Voices, African Americans Tell the History of Bigotry, E714 [21AP]
John Minor Wisdom, Appeals Court Judge Who Helped End Segregation, Dies at 93, E987 [17MY]
JUCO Campuses Hold Joint Graduation, E936 [12MY]
Judge Clears Way for Trial of Five Whites in 1970 Killing of Black Man, E924 [11MY]
Jury Awards $720,000 to Couple in Cross-Buring Case, E671 [15AP]
Jury Convicts Man of Cross-Burning at Home of Interracial Couple, E644 [14AP]
King Pins for Truth and Reconciliation—Thomas and Sally, H1322-H1326 [16MR]
Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Louisiana Hate Crime, E644 [14AP]
Mayor Opposes Desegregation Program, E1129 [27MY]
Missing Point of Affirmative Action—Black Hens Shouldn't Cater to White Foxes, E866 [5MY]
Mississippians To Get Chance To Tell History, E757 [22AP]
New Avenues Aiding Hate Group Numbers, E634 [13AP]
NHL Can't Substantiate Racial Allegation, E803 [28AP]
Officers Accused of Using Racial Slurs, Breaking Boy's Arm, E496 [18MR]
Plan To Change Confederate Park to Cancer Memorial Draws Complaints, E935 [12MY]
Police Brutality and Racial Profiling—Facts Are Scarce, E966 [14MY]
Program Helps Young People Shed Tattoos and the Life They Represent, E645 [14AP]
Prosecutor—Black Man's Murder Intended To Draw Attention to New Hate Group, E633 [13AP]
Prosecutors Say Racial Hate Was Motive for Man Indicted in Fatal Shooting, E867 [5MY]
Racial Beating Case Judge Receives Death Threat, E445 [16MR]
Racial Profiling Bill Heads to House, E1129 [27MY]
Reports—State Officials Will Admit That Racial Profiling Exists, E1128 [27MY]
Retiring Rabbi Teaches Peace, Not Retribution, H5035 [29JN]
Robert C. Weaver, 89, First Black Cabinet Member, Dies, S503 [19JA], S3154 [23MR]
Robert C. Weaver Dies—First Black Cabinet Member, S503 [19JA]
School Officials Says Racial Tension a Problem Among Students, E756 [22AP]
Settlement Reached in California Race-Based Admissions Case, E633 [13AP]
Speedy Ruling Sought for Ayers Issue Affecting USM-Gulf Coast, E497 [18MR]
Spokane Police Stumped by Cross-Burnings, E965 [14MY]
Student Committee Urges University To Fight Hate Crimes, E804 [28AP]
Student Pleads Guilty To Sending Threatening E-Mail, E497 [18MR]
Students Work on Plans To Get Around Initiative 200, E965 [14MY]
Taft Scores Points at Meeting With Black Democrats With BC-OH, E1058 [20MY]
Thompson Doesn't Condone Councilman's Actions, E756 [22AP]
Twin Brothers Charged With Conspiring To Incite Race War, E715 [21AP]
2 in GOP Join in Fight Against Racist Group, E925 [11MY]
UC Board Expected To OK Davis Plan To Admit Top 4%, E925 [11MY]
Voting Rights of Convicted Felons, E1401 [24JN]
Waco, Oklahoma City Bombing Anniversary Keeps Nearly One-Third of Jasper Students at Home, E1128 [27MY]
What Is This Group That Has Embroiled Lott?, E466 [17MR]
White Man Sentenced to Prison for Punching Would-Be Black Neighbor, E1058 [20MY]
Worker Bias Lawsuits Flood Agriculture Dept—Minorities, Women Allege Discrimination, E1401 [24JN]
Bills and resolutions
African Americans: promote cultural education and awareness of the history of slavery (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2920 [6MY]
Aliens: deny coverage under certain anti-discrimination statutes of employed individuals that are unlawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 3170), H11143 [28OC]
Bankruptcy: exempt certain payments relative to discrimination based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, or gender (see H.R. 1588), H2373 [27AP]
Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (see S. 1083), S5586 [19MY] (see H.R. 2964), H8966 [28SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3859 [8JN]
Children and youth: prohibit sale of personal information without parental consent (see H.R. 369), H269 [19JA]
Citizenship: declare as U.S. citizens certain women who through marriage to an alien lost their citizenship (see H.R. 2493), H5456 [13JY]
Colleges and universities: require distribution of information relative to handling of sexual harassment complaints (see H.R. 2837), H8099 [9SE]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H225 [6JA]
Congress: affirm opposition to all forms of racism and bigotry (see H. Res. 121), H1407 [17MR]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see S. Res. 237), S15090 [19NO] (see H. Res. 107), H1163 [10MR]
Correctional institutions: protect female inmates from sexual misconduct (see H.R. 3158), H11067 [27OC]
Courts: applicability of certain titles of the Civil Rights Act to the judicial branch of the Federal government (see H.R. 1048), H1161 [10MR]
———simplify and expedite access to Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges have been deprived by final actions of State or Federal agencies (see S. 1028), S5264 [13MY] (see H.R. 2372), H5091 [29JN]
Crime: combat hate crimes (see S. 1406), S8952 [21JY]
———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 3), S345 [19JA] (see H.J. Res. 64), H7025 [4AU]
———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see S. 622), S2729 [16MR] (see H.R. 77), H234 [7JA] (see H.R. 1082), H1257 [11MR]
———protect the civil rights of victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 3106), H10339 [19OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: resolution of certain Montana civil rights discrimination cases (see S. Res. 233), S14806 [18NO]
Disabled: ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to vote (see S. 511), S2095 [2MR]
Discrimination: clarify intent of Congress to hold individuals responsible for discriminatory acts committed by them in employment (see H.R. 2508), H5570 [14JY]
———condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (see S. Con. Res. 53), S10391 [5AU] (see H. Con. Res. 111), H3503 [24MY]
———establish criminal liability for discrimination based on disparate treatment (see H.R. 2510), H5570 [14JY]
———prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in programs receiving Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 619), H480 [8FE]
———prohibit on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 311), H242 [7JA]
Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 74), S340 [19JA] (see H.R. 541), H417 [3FE] (see H.R. 2397), H5178 [30JN]
———prevent involuntary application of arbitration to discrimination claims (see H.R. 872), H815 [25FE]
———prohibit discrimination (see H.R. 1980), H3709 [27MY]
———prohibit discrimination in the offering of benefits to designated associates of employees relative to the nature of the relationship (see H.R. 1013), H1013 [4MR]
———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 702), S3246 [24MR] (see H.R. 1271), H1696 [24MR]
———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1276), S7590 [24JN] (see H.R. 2355), H4911 [24JN]
———prohibit preferential treatment (see S. 46), S339 [19JA]
———submission of employee discrimination claims relative to mandatory binding arbitration (see S. 121), S341 [19JA]
Equal rights: constitutional amendment to ensure (see S.J. Res. 30), S9996 [2AU]
Fair Housing Act: amend (see H.R. 2836), H8099 [9SE]
FCC: develop guidelines for advertisers to prohibit discrimination against minority formatted broadcast stations (see H.R. 1948), H3693 [26MY]
———repeal unconstitutional reporting and record keeping requirements (see H.R. 1273), H1696 [24MR]
Firearms: repeal permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 3444), H12791 [18NO]
Frank M. Johnson Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3031), H9515 [6OC]
FRS: require the Board of Governors to post notices to employees relative to the applicable provisions of the Civil Rights Act (see H.R. 2424), H5332 [1JY]
Garvey, Marcus: tribute (see H. Res. 150), H2304 [26AP]
Government: ensure confidentiality of statistical information and permit limited sharing of records among designated agencies for statistical purposes (see H.R. 2885), H8467 [21SE]
Hesburg, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1332), S8084 [1JY]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1932), H3604 [25MY]
Immigration: asylum or deportation regulations relative to gender-related persecution (see H.R. 1849), H3295 [18MY]
International Claims Settlement Act: settlement of claims relative to U.S. victims of National Socialist persecution (see H.R. 2781), H7883 [5AU]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (see S. 1909), S14532 [10NO] (see H.R. 2442), H5333 [1JY]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1709), H2810 [5MY] (see H.R. 1821), H3211 [14MY]
Johnson, Frank M., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 165), S9378 [27JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: direct Library of Congress to purchase papers from estate (see S. 1791), S13165 [26OC] (see H.R. 2963), H8966 [28SE]
———placement of a plaque commemorating the ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial (see H.R. 2879), H8375 [15SE]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (see S. 322), S1076 [28JA] (see H.R. 349), H268 [19JA] (see H.R. 576), H459 [4FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: ensure that individuals enjoy the right to be free from restraint (see H.R. 3010), H9303 [4OC]
Mississippi: study the feasibility of preserving certain Civil War battlefields along the Vicksburg Campaign Trail and establishment of a Civil Rights Trail (see H.R. 3497), H12793 [18NO]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 33), H644 [11FE]
North American Slavery Memorial Council: establish (see H.R. 2288), H4665 [18JN]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 531), S2273 [4MR] (see H.R. 573), H459 [4FE]
Pensions: protect benefits of employees in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements relative to tax legislation on defined benefit plans becoming cash balance plans (see S. 1640), S11430 [24SE] (see H.R. 2902), H8468 [21SE]
Racial relations: recognize the historical significance of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and reaffirm the fundamental belief that we are all ``one Nation under God, indivisible'' (see H. Res. 176), H3295 [18MY]
Religion: support religious tolerance towards Muslims (see S. Res. 133), S8085 [1JY] (see H. Con. Res. 174), H7884 [5AU]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 67), S340 [19JA] (see H.R. 1236), H1596 [23MR]
Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 38), H816 [25FE]
Sacramento, CA: condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (see S. Res. 136), S8085 [1JY] (see H. Res. 219), H4822 [23JN] (see H. Res. 225), H4993 [25JN] (see H. Res. 226), H5092 [29JN]
Supreme Court: hiring of qualified minority applicants to serve as clerks to the Justices (see H. Res. 111), H1259 [11MR]
Taxation: treatment of social clubs found to be practicing prohibited discrimination (see H.R. 309), H242 [7JA]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 906), H889 [2MR]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 41), H1696 [24MR]
———protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see H.R. 1478), H2201 [20AP]
———protect first amendment rights relative to abortion and reproductive services (see H.R. 270), H241 [7JA]
———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 37), H419 [3FE]
Biographies
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr., H2604 [4MY]
Parks, Rosa, S2279 [4MR]
Cost Estimates
Statistical Efficiency Act (H.R. 2885): CBO, H10815 [26OC]
Eulogies
Shepard, Matthew: by Philip Dubois, E520 [23MR]
Excerpts
Day of Reaffirmation of Academic and Human Freedom: Robert F. Kennedy, S6460 [7JN]
Letters
Placement of a plaque commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial: Thomas Williams, H11723 [9NO]
U.S. policy on NATO relative to summit meeting in Washington, DC: President Clinton, S3983 [21AP]
———Senator Warner, S3983 [21AP]
Papers
Youth, Leadership, and the Census in the African American Community: New Leaders (organization), E2235 [1NO]
Youth, Leadership and the Census in the African American Community: The New Leaders (organization), E2194 [26OC]
Poems
``I, the African American,'' Terry Harris, H788 [24FE]
Press releases
Three Plead Guilty To Forcing Women Into Slavery and Prostitution in the Northern Mariana Islands: Dept. of Justice, S13047 [22OC]
Remarks in House
Absalom Jones Day: observance, E128 [3FE]
African Americans: importance of improving educational system, H8863-H8869 [27SE]
———tribute to accomplishments of women, H1692 [24MR]
———tribute to civil rights leaders, E272 [24FE], E294 [25FE]
Aliens: deny coverage under certain anti-discrimination statutes of employed individuals that are unlawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 3170), H11124 [28OC]
Amnesty International: tribute to OUTFRONT Program, E2391 [16NO]
Argentina: corruption of judicial system, E653 [14AP], E1668 [28JY], E2133 [19OC]
Belafonte, Harry: Drum Major for Justice Award recipient, E835 [4MY]
Byrd, James, Jr.: condemn murder in Jasper, TX, and address issue of hate crimes, H724 [24FE]
———sentencing of John W. King for murder in Jasper, TX, H724 [24FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (H. Con. Res. 127), H4030, H4031 [10JN]
Citizenship: declare as U.S. citizens certain women who through marriage to an alien lost their citizenship (H.R. 2493), E1525 [13JY]
Colleges and universities: affirmative action admission programs, E2495 [19NO]
Congress: affirm opposition to all forms of racism and bigotry (H. Res. 121), H1541-H1547 [23MR]
Constitution—U.S.: distinction between the premise of ``separation of church and state'' and free exercise of religion, H9296-H9301 [4OC], H9880-H9886 [12OC], H10037 [14OC]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (H. Res. 107), H1138 [10MR], H10772 [26OC]
Correctional institutions: protect female inmates from sexual misconduct (H.R. 3158), E2201 [27OC]
Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, H5824 [19JY], H7374 [5AU], E2230 [1NO]
———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (H.R. 1082), H3065 [12MY], H9905, H9961-H9965 [13OC], H10116 [14OC], E422 [11MR], E520 [23MR], E2089 [13OC], E2095 [14OC], E2116 [18OC]
Customs Service: report on strip searches at airports relative to racial profiles, H5662-H5664 [15JY], H8346 [15SE]
D'Alesandro, Thomas J., III: Loyola College in Maryland President's Medal recipient, E1306 [17JN], E1827 [9SE]
Dept. of Defense: content of sermons by military chaplains relative to religious diversity, H4325 [15JN]
Dept. of Justice: evaluate and collect data relative to police brutality, H6999, H7000 [4AU]
Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (H. Con. Res. 111), E1242 [14JN]
District of Columbia: tribute to Capital Pride Festival, E282 [24FE]
———tribute to Equality Begins at Home events, E490 [18MR]
Ecuador: Dept. of State report on corruption in judicial system relative to allocation of foreign assistance, H6663 [29JY]
EEOC: funding, H7361, H7362 [5AU]
———religious discrimination complaint by Muslim women against Argenbright Security, Inc., H949 [3MR]
Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 541), H2277 [22AP], E133 [3FE], E1239 [14JN]
———prevent involuntary application of arbitration to discrimination claims (H.R. 872), E287 [25FE]
———prohibit discrimination in the offering of benefits to designated associates of employees relative to the nature of the relationship (H.R. 1013), E335 [4MR]
———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1271), H1917 [13AP], E545 [24MR], E1239 [14JN]
EPA: investigation of ``environmental justice'' policies relative to waste transfer stations in South Bronx and Staten Island, NY, H1451 [18MR], H4328 [15JN]
FCC: develop guidelines for advertisers to prohibit discrimination against minority formatted broadcast stations (H.R. 1948), H3441 [20MY]
Financial institutions: fair treatment of women by financial advisers, H5292, H5293 [1JY]
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding: tribute to efforts to advance civil rights, E1314 [17JN]
Gary, IN: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E73 [20JA]
Gay and Lesbian Independent Democrats (organization): anniversary, E1308 [17JN]
German Americans: injustices suffered during World War II, E2525 [19NO]
Government: ensure confidentiality of statistical information and permit limited sharing of records among designated agencies for statistical purposes (H.R. 2885), H10812-H10816 [26OC]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1932), H9847-H9853 [12OC], E1086 [25MY], E2492 [19NO]
History: reenactment of Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march, H1841-H1848 [12AP]
India: tribute to World Movement for Democracy conference, E859 [5MY]
Insurance: prevent discrimination against victims of domestic violence, H5194, H5306-H5308 [1JY]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (H.R. 2442), H11904-H11910 [10NO], E1473, E1486 [1JY], E1751 [5AU], E2525 [19NO]
Japanese Americans: tribute to Coram Nobis Legal Team, E252 [23FE]
Jefferson, Thomas: controversy and findings relative to relationship with Sally Hemings, H1318-H1322 [16MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H4659 [18JN], E1309 [17JN], E1358 [22JN]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: placement of a plaque commemorating the ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial (H.R. 2879), H11722 [9NO]
Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, H1873 [13AP]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, E2330, E2338 [10NO], E2521 [19NO]
Loizides, Titina: Pancyprian Association of America Woman of the Year honoree, E599 [12AP]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (H.R. 576), H9828-H9831 [12OC]
———add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (S. 322), H9830, H9831 [12OC]
———observance, E7 [6JA], E73 [20JA]
Memorial Day for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community: observance, E896 [6MY]
NAACP: anniversary, H626 [11FE], E205 [11FE]
National Women's History Month: observance, H1173 [11MR], H1575 [23MR], H1673, H1675, H1685, H1686 [24MR], E557, E578, E588 [25MR], E600 [12AP], E614, E615, E617 [13AP], E684 [15AP]
National Women's History Project (organization): tribute, H1575 [23MR]
New Haven, CT: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Love March, E2019 [4OC]
New Leaders (organization): tribute, E2235 [1NO]
New York, NY: anniversary of gay rights movement, E1144 [7JN]
North American Slavery Memorial Council: establish (H.R. 2288), H4658 [18JN]
Oak Park, IL: anniversary of Zonta Club, E1074 [25MY]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, H4230 [15JN], E1253, E1254 [15JN], E1325 [17JN]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 573), H451 [4FE], H787, H788 [24FE], H2150-H2161, H2182 [20AP], E156 [8FE], E717, E726 [21AP], E743 [22AP]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), H2178 [20AP]
Racial relations: increase awareness of racism and racially-motivated comments and activities, E444 [16MR], E466 [17MR], E633 [13AP], E644 [14AP], E714 [21AP], E756 [22AP], E803 [28AP], E815 [29AP], E855 [4MY], E865 [5MY], E924 [11MY], E935 [12MY], E964 [14MY], E992 [18MY], E1058 [20MY], E1128 [27MY]
———national objectives priority assignments, H1316-H1322 [16MR]
———recognize the historical significance of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and reaffirm the fundamental belief that we are all ``one Nation under God, indivisible'' (H. Res. 176), H3271-H3273 [18MY]
Religion: support religious tolerance, H9000 [29SE]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 67), H12867 [18NO]
Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 38), E288 [25FE], E305 [2MR]
Sacramento, CA: condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (H. Res. 219), H4676 [22JN]
———condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (H. Res. 226), H5030-H5036 [29JN]
San Bruno, CA: tribute to Capuchino High School's ``Sojourn to the Past'' civil rights history program, E521 [23MR]
Shepard, Matthew: anniversary of murder in Laramie, WY, E2116 [18OC]
———anniversary of murder in Laramie, WY, and address issue of hate crimes, E2108 [14OC]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (H.R. 906), E306 [2MR]
Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, H5374, H5446 [13JY], H6396, H6399-H6405 [26JY], E1601 [20JY], E1628 [22JY]
Remarks in Senate
African Americans: tribute to civil rights leaders, S1832 [23FE]
Bounty hunters: establish civil and criminal liability for bounty hunters and their employers and encourage State regulation of industry (S. 1083), S5600 [19MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks (H. Con. Res. 127), S6915 [10JN]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (S. Res. 237), S14944 [19NO]
Courts: simplify and expedite access to Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges have been deprived by final actions of State or Federal agencies (S. 1028), S5265 [13MY]
Crime: combat hate crimes (S. 1406), S8952 [21JY]
———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 3), S707-S710 [19JA]
———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes, S9039-S9044 [22JY], S12779-S12781 [18OC], S12832 [19OC], S12902, S12903 [20OC], S13009 [21OC], S14400 [9NO]
———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (S. 622), S2624 [15MR], S2730-S2733 [16MR], S7292 [21JN], S9212 [26JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: resolution of certain Montana civil rights discrimination cases (S. Res. 233), S14825 [18NO]
Disabled: ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to vote (S. 511), S2134, S2135 [2MR]
Discrimination: condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons (S. Con. Res. 53), S10498 [5AU], S11062 [16SE]
Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 74), S508 [19JA]
———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 74), star print, S4933 [6MY]
———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 702), S3258 [24MR]
———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 1276), S7596-S7600 [24JN]
———prohibit preferential treatment (S. 46), S482, S483 [19JA], S727 [20JA]
———submission of employee discrimination claims relative to mandatory binding arbitration (S. 121), S550 [19JA]
Firearms: retain local decisionmaking authority relative to concealed weapon permits, S6277 [27MY]
Governor's Commission on Women of Vermont: anniversary, S13325 [27OC]
Habitat for Humanity International (organization): Tibetan refugee housing project in Northern India funding, S7884 [30JN]
Health: allow individuals to limit use and disclosure of certain health information, S7796 [29JN]
Hesburg, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1332), S8129, S8130 [1JY]
Hesburgh, Theodore M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1932), S15213 [19NO]
Hill, Oliver W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom, S3659 [13AP]
International Women's Day: observance, S2428, S2430 [8MR]
Italian Americans: prepare report detailing injustices suffered during World War II and require the President to formally acknowledge such injustices (S. 1909), S14557 [10NO]
Jasper, TX: tribute to individuals for community healing efforts following the murder of James Byrd, Jr., S7973 [1JY]
Johnson, Frank M., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 165), S9346 [27JY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: direct Library of Congress to purchase papers from estate (S. 1791), S13170 [26OC], S13578 [29OC]
Law enforcement officers: treatment of minorities, S3319-S3321 [25MR]
Lebanon, TN: tribute to Lebanon Clowns (Negro League baseball team), S11655 [29SE]
Lee, Bill L.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S2040 [25FE], S3843 [19AP], S7284 [18JN], S8948 [21JY]
``Little Rock Nine'': award Congressional Gold Medals, S14364 [9NO]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed (S. 322), S1086 [28JA], S1435 [10FE], S6971, S6972 [14JN]
———observance, S309 [19JA]
Mitchell, George J.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, S3119 [23MR], S4213 [27AP]
National Women's History Month: observance, S2608 [11MR], S2897 [18MR]
Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), S2278 [4MR], S3659 [13AP], S3837-S3845 [19AP]
———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 531), unanimous-consent agreement, S3834 [19AP]
Pensions: protect benefits of employees in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements relative to tax legislation on defined benefit plans becoming cash balance plans (S. 1640), S11439 [24SE]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (S. 67), S502 [19JA], S3153 [23MR]
Sacramento, CA: condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes, S7292 [21JN]
———condemn arson at three area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes (S. Res. 136), S8199 [1JY]
Sports: tribute to Negro baseball leagues, S11655 [29SE]
Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program: funding, S10350 [5AU]
Women: celebrate and continue accomplishments of Title IX provisions relative to equity in women's educational and athletic opportunities, S8205, S8206 [12JY]
Reports filed
Add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to the List of Days on Which the Flag Should Especially Be Displayed: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 576) (H. Rept. 106-176), H4021 [9JN]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 322), S4431 [29AP]
Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S11879 [4OC]
Placement of Plaque Commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, ``I Have a Dream'' Speech at the Lincoln Memorial: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2879) (H. Rept. 106-448), H11555 [4NO]
Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 67), S2840 [17MR]
Statistical Efficiency Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2885) (H. Rept. 106-413), H10769 [25OC]
Resolutions
Tribute to Thomas Kilgore, Jr.: Representative Millender-McDonald, E2535 [3DE]
Statements
Hate Crimes: Ryan Creedon, Jeff Davis, Demere Kasper, and Jesse McCall, E1559 [15JY]
Human Rights Abuses in Azerbaijan: several political parties in Azerbaijan, S7872 [30JN]
Judicial Corruption in Argentina: Virginia Golan, Buenos Aires Yoga School Foundation, E1668 [28JY]
Police Brutality: Chris Callahan, Ingrid O'Reilly, Chris Lancaster, Reah Greico, and Andy Weber, E1649 [26JY]
Statistical Efficiency Act: Executive Office of the President (H.R. 2885), H10815 [26OC]
Summaries
Fair Pay Act (S. 702), S3260 [24MR]
Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 622), S2731 [16MR]
Testimonies
Judicial Corruption in Argentina: Federico Westerkamp, Center for Legal and Social Studies, E1757 [5AU]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 127, permit use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks, H4031 [10JN]
H. Res. 121, affirm congressional opposition to all forms of racism and bigotry, H1541 [23MR]
H. Res. 176, recognize the historical significance of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and reaffirm the fundamental belief that we are all ``one Nation under God, indivisible'', H3273 [18MY]
H. Res. 226, condemn arson at three Sacramento, CA, area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes, H5030 [29JN]
H.R. 576, add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed, H9828 [12OC]
H.R. 1013, Non-Discrimination in Employee Benefits Act, E335 [4MR]
H.R. 1932, Father Theodore M. Hesburgh Congressional Gold Medal Act, H9847 [12OC]
H.R. 2442, Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act, H11904 [10NO]
H.R. 2879, placement of plaque commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech at the Lincoln Memorial, H11722 [9NO]
H.R. 2885, Statistical Efficiency Act, H10812-H10814 [26OC]
S. 46, Civil Rights Restoration Act, S482 [19JA]
S. 67, Robert C. Weaver Federal Building, Washington, DC, S503 [19JA], S3153 [23MR], H12868 [18NO]
S. 121, Civil Rights Procedures Protection Act, S551 [19JA]
S. 322, add Martin Luther King, Jr., Day to the list of days on which the flag should especially be displayed, S1087 [28JA], S6972 [14JN], H9831 [12OC]
S. 511, ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to vote, S2134 [2MR]
S. 531, award Congressional Gold Medal to Rosa Parks, S3845 [19AP], H2150, H2178 [20AP]
S. 622, Hate Crimes Prevention Act, S2730 [16MR]
S. 702, Fair Pay Act, S3258-S3260 [24MR]
S. 1028, Citizens Access to Justice Act, S5266-S5268 [13MY]
S. 1083, Bounty Hunter Accountability and Quality Assistance Act, S5600 [19MY]
S. 1276, Employment Non-Discrimination Act, S7597 [24JN]
S. 1406, combat hate crimes, S8953 [21JY]
S. 1791, Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior, Papers Preservation Act, S13171 [26OC], S13578 [29OC]
S. 1909, Wartime Violation of Italian American Civil Liberties Act, S14557 [10NO]
S. Con. Res. 53, condemn all prejudice against Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and support political and civic participation by these persons, S10497 [5AU]
S. Res. 133, support religious tolerance towards Muslims, S8142 [1JY]
S. Res. 136, condemn arson at three Sacramento, CA, area synagogues and affirm opposition to all forms of hate crimes, S8144, S8199 [1JY]
S. Res. 165, tribute to Frank M. Johnson, Jr., S9346, S9396 [27JY]
S. Res. 233, Dept. of Agriculture resolution of certain Montana civil rights discrimination cases, S14825 [18NO]
S. Res. 237, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women ratification, S15115 [19NO]
S.J. Res. 3, constitutional amendment on protection of crime victims' rights, S708 [19JA]
Tributes
Bates, Daisy, S14307 [8NO], S14364 [9NO], S14523 [10NO], E2436 [18NO], E2521 [19NO]
DuBois, W.E.B., S1832 [23FE]