DISCRIMINATION

Amendments

Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), S764, S765, S766 [3MR], S774, S775, S805, S806, S836, S837, S838, S839, S840, S843, S845, S846, S847, S848, S849, S850 [4MR], S888, S890, S891, S893, S894, S896, S897, S898, S899, S902, S903, S904, S905 [5MR], S918, S919, S932, S933, S934, S936, S938, S939, S941 [9MR], S967 [10MR]

Articles and editorials

Jason Miyares Alleges ‘Very Organized’ and Well-Funded Network Propping Up Antisemitic Activity, E130 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit discrimination by abortion against unborn children on basis of Turner syndrome (see H.R. 7177), H1171 [21JA]

Afghanistan: require report that describes current restrictions imposed by Taliban on women and girls in Afghanistan since August 2021 (see H.R. 7669), H2326 [25FE]

Antitrust policy: strengthen prohibition on price discrimination (see S. 4147), S1367 [19MR]

Atlanta, GA: commemorate anniversary and condemn shootings at spas, express condolences to families and victims, and combat hate, bigotry, and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander community (see H. Res. 1116), H2530 [16MR]

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in decennial census (see H.R. 8062), H2675 [24MR]

Civil rights: prohibit in public accommodations on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 7005), H615 [9JA]

Civil Rights Act: clarify that discrimination in provision of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, or accommodations based on Sharia Law is in violation of such Act (see S. 3887), S610 [12FE] (see H.R. 8017), H2621 [19MR]

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services: establish (see S. 3691), S290 [27JA] (see H.R. 7238), H1912 [23JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 1094), H2336 [2MR]

Courts: remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights (see S. 3625), S162 [13JA] (see H.R. 7046), H718 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women (see H.R. 8042), H2674 [24MR]

Dept. of Education: authorize grant program to support institutions of higher education in hiring veterans as campus security and prohibit Federal funding for Equity Assistance Centers (see S. 3601), S115 [8JA]

——— eliminate race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions and call on such institutions and national sports franchises to cease unsanctioned use of such logos (see H. Res. 1045), H2095 [9FE]

Dept. of HHS: designate areas as Health Investment Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas (see S. 3840), S577 [11FE] (see H.R. 7496), H2185 [11FE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see S. 4006), S881 [5MR] (see H.R. 7856), H2471 [5MR]

——— repeal Fair Housing Act provisions that allow landlords to deny housing to individuals with prior drug distribution convictions (see H.R. 7765), H2368 [3MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish task force on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination (see H.R. 7100), H919 [15JA]

——— include reporting on hate crimes to uniform crime reporting program (see S. 3724), S376 [29JA]

Dept. of State: provide for international disability rights strategy (see S. 4129), S1205 [18MR] (see H.R. 7990), H2597 [18MR]

——— require comprehensive report on U.S. efforts to address religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria (see H.R. 7457), H2117 [10FE]

District of Columbia: provide for coverage of District of Columbia courts and Public Defender Service employees under District of Columbia Human Rights Act (see H.R. 7020), H655 [12JA]

Employment: prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see S. 3865), S609 [12FE] (see H.R. 7583), H2224 [13FE]

FCC: establish Communications Equity and Diversity Council (see H.R. 7943), H2529 [16MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit heads of Federal agencies from entering into agreements with entities that discriminate against Federal law enforcement (see H.R. 7551), H2219 [12FE]

——— require agencies that use, fund, or oversee algorithms to have office of civil rights focused on bias, discrimination, and other harms of algorithms (see S. 3680), S257 [15JA] (see H.R. 7110), H919 [15JA]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 1040), H2041 [5FE]

HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1084), H2328 [25FE]

International Black Aviation Professionals Day: designate (see H. Res. 1064), H2219 [12FE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 640), S1047 [12MR]

Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3925), S681 [25FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 1004), H920 [15JA]

Ogles, Representative: censure and remove from Committee on Homeland Security (House) (see H. Res. 1113), H2483 [12MR]

Trump, President: condemn, censure, and call for apology relative to racist social media post of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as primates (see H. Res. 1065), H2224 [13FE]

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 7325), H1975 [3FE]

U.N.: limit U.S. contributions to U.N. if Israel is illegally expelled (see H.R. 7018), H655 [12JA]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect right to vote (see S. 4203), S1614 [25MR] (see H.R. 8078), H2710 [25MR]

Cloture motions

Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), S877 [5MR], S952 [10MR], S1005 [11MR]

——— expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), motion to proceed, S692 [26FE], S728 [2MR]

Cost Estimates

Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644): CBO, H2071 [9FE]

Motions

Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), S692 [26FE], S774 [4MR], S1004 [11MR]

Remarks in House

Bureau of the Census: prohibit use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in decennial census (H.R. 8062), E254 [24MR]

Carlson, Tucker: condemn views that perpetuate harmful falsehoods, foster antisemitism, and undermine fight against hate and bigotry, H2451 [5MR]

Congressional Black Caucus: tribute, H2101 [10FE]

Courts: remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights, H649 [12JA]

Dept. of Education: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, H698–H705 [13JA]

Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), H2050–H2074, H2090–H2093 [9FE], H2173, H2175 [11FE], H2613 [19MR]

District of Columbia: provide for coverage of District of Columbia courts and Public Defender Service employees under District of Columbia Human Rights Act (H.R. 7020), E24 [12JA]

Houston (TX) Chronicle: allegations of ageism relative to coverage of persons running for political office, H2213 [12FE]

Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism, H2488 [16MR]

Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (H.R. 5361), H1989 [4FE]

Muslim Americans: condemn rise of Islamophobia, H1979 [4FE]

Phoenix, AZ: anniversary of George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center, E139 [17FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H2321–H2324 [25FE]

——— evaluation of adminstration relative to racial relations, H2262 [24FE]

——— Executive order directing removal of certain historical exhibits and monuments from parks, museums, and other public areas, H2022–H2025 [4FE], H2672 [24MR]

West Bloomfield, MI: condemn antisemitic attack and commend law enforcement and community response, H2488 [16MR]

Remarks in Senate

Colorado Springs, CO: anniversary of shooting at Club Q (S. Res. 503), S90 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: designate areas as Health Investment Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas (S. 3840), S579 [11FE]

Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), S625 [23FE], S635 [24FE], S773–S775, S777 [4MR], S855, S877 [5MR], S911 [9MR], S943–S946, S948 [10MR], S969, S975–S977, S999, S1004 [11MR], S1017, S1021–S1025 [12MR], S1202 [18MR]

——— expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), motion to proceed, S692 [26FE], S719, S720 [2MR], S741, S742 [3MR], S769, S770 [4MR]

——— expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and English proficiency (H.R. 6644), unanimous-consent agreement, S914 [9MR]

Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism, S306 [28JA]

Religion: denounce rise of Islamophobia and anti-Arab sentiment, S124–S126 [12JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to discrimination, S125 [12JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to diversity and inclusion, S714 [26FE]

——— Executive order directing removal of certain historical exhibits and monuments from parks, museums, and other public areas, S995–S999 [11MR]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (S. 2523), S1176 [18MR]

Reports filed

Accreditation for College Excellence Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 2516) (H. Rept. 119–444), H717 [13JA]

Housing for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6644) (H. Rept. 119–457), H918 [15JA]

Living Donor Protection Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1552), S1009 [11MR]

Texts of

H.R. 6644, Housing for the 21st Century Act, H2050–H2070 [9FE]

S. 3925, Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, S685–S687 [25FE]

S. Res. 640, support goals of International Women’s Day, S1049 [12MR]