CIVIL RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Commission on Civil Rights; Discrimination; Human Rights; Racial Relations

Amendments

Colleges and universities: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), consideration (H. Res. 1009), H1137 [21JA]

Appointments

Commission on Civil Rights, S689 [25FE], S715 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions

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]

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]

Colleges and universities: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (see S. 3627), S162 [13JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), consideration (see H. Res. 1009), H947 [20JA]

Commission on Land Reparations: establish (see H.R. 7927), H2483 [12MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Clarence Mitchell, Jr., for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 7915), H2482 [12MR]

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

Courts: establish rights for people being considered for and in protective arrangements, including guardianships and conservatorships, or other arrangements, and provide decision supports (see S. 4247), S1669 [26MR]

——— 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]

Crime: revise applicable standards relative to death resulting from deprivation of rights under color of law (see H.R. 7290), H1921 [30JA]

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]

——— authorize grants to establish national education protection and advocacy program to enforce certain rights and protections for students with disabilities (see H.R. 8073), H2710 [25MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide civil remedy for any individual whose rights have been violated by officer or agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3745), S377 [29JA] (see H.R. 7297), H1921 [30JA]

——— reform qualified immunity standards for officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection engaged in law enforcement activities (see H.R. 7284), H1920 [30JA]

——— require policy on use of force and deescalation by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 7119), H920 [15JA]

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]

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]

Dept. of Transportation: require certain recipients of Federal assistance for public transit systems to establish program to collect data on passenger harassment on public transit systems (see H.R. 8699), H3341 [7MY]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3628), S162 [13JA] (see H.R. 7029), H717 [13JA]

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

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]

——— prohibit discrimination in payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 8663), H3336 [4MY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 81), H2776 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: 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]

History: recognize historical significance of slave ship Clotilda, condemn U.S. role in Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledge lasting impact on African Americans (see H. Res. 1086), H2332 [26FE]

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

House of Representatives: defend and uphold rights and protections guaranteed by Fourteenth Amendment to U.S. Constitution to ensure that our democracy works for all of us, not just powerful few (see H. Res. 1038), H2031 [4FE]

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

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 629), S915 [9MR] (see H. Res. 1106), H2420 [4MR]

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]

Law enforcement: provide for civil enforcement by State attorneys general relative to conspiracy against rights and deprivation of rights under color of law (see S. 3824), S552 [10FE]

National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day: designate (see S. Res. 619), S707 [26FE]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see S. 3953), S707 [26FE] (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]

Native Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S. (see S. Res. 650), S1205 [18MR]

Philadelphia, PA: recognize desegregation efforts at Girard College and leaders involved in African-American integration and civil rights expansion (see H. Res. 1071), H2258 [23FE]

Rustin, Bayard: issue commemorative forever stamp (see H.R. 7441), H2095 [9FE]

Safety: protect civil rights of individuals against unlawful vigilante checkpoints and identity demands (see H.R. 7572), H2224 [13FE]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see S. Res. 604), S578 [11FE] (see H. Res. 1058), H2186 [11FE]

Cloture motions

Colleges and universities: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), motion to proceed, S262 [15JA], S286 [27JA]

Letters

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act: several organizations, H1328 [22JA]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, H1329 [22JA]

Motions

Colleges and universities: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), H1330 [22JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), S262 [15JA]

Obituaries

Gordly, Avel L.: Terryfamilyfuneralhome.com (Internet site), E210 [12MR]

Remarks in House

Arise Chicago (organization): anniversary, H2713 [26MR]

Colleges and universities: provide medically accurate and comprehensive information and resources about all reproductive healthcare services, including contraception and abortion rights, H1329 [22JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), H1325–H1330 [22JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (H.R. 6359), consideration (H. Res. 1009), H1131–H1139 [21JA]

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]

Crime: revise applicable standards relative to death resulting from deprivation of rights under color of law (H.R. 7290), H1989 [4FE]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: call for release of Sharareh Moghaddam from custody, H2772 [26MR]

——— establish certain limitations on Federal immigration enforcement personnel (H.R. 5973), E76 [27JA]

——— impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement immigration raids, H727 [14JA], H2607 [19MR]

——— reform qualified immunity standards for officers and agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection engaged in law enforcement activities (H.R. 7284), H1992 [4FE]

Edwards, Al: recognize as father of Juneteenth and show appreciation for legislation making Texas first to recognize Juneteenth as official State holiday (H. Res. 634), H2214 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination in payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 8663), E412 [4MY]

Greenwood, MS: tribute to Greenwood Voters League, E218 [16MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: impact of letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail on justice and social change, H2089 [9FE]

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

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H911, H912, H914 [15JA], H942–H946 [20JA]

Michigan: tribute to Black leaders of west Michigan, H2174 [11FE]

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

NAACP: tribute to Bronx, NY, Co-Op City branch, H2717 [26MR]

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

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Martin Luther King, Jr., Youth Oratorical Contest, E56 [20JA]

Rustin, Bayard: issue commemorative forever stamp (H.R. 7441), E114 [9FE]

Saka Nakodar Day: observance, E260 [24MR]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and role it played in ensuring passage of Voting Rights Act, H2376 [4MR]

Socialism: denounce, H619 [12JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H2755 [26MR]

——— 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]

Remarks in Senate

Colleges and universities: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), S176 [13JA], S186 [14JA], S307 [28JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), motion to proceed, S262 [15JA], S283, S285–S287 [27JA]

——— require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), unanimous-consent agreement, S278 [26JA]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute (S. Res. 629), S1058 [16MR]

National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day: designate (S. Res. 619), S716 [26FE]

Native Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S. (S. Res. 650), S1202 [18MR]

Trump, President: 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

Consideration of H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1009) (H. Rept. 119–459), H947 [20JA]

Pregnant Students’ Rights Act: Committee on Education and Workforce (House) (H.R. 6359) (H. Rept. 119–447), H891 [14JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 1009, consideration of H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, H1131 [21JA]

H.R. 6359, Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, H1325 [22JA]

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

S. Res. 604, develop and implement Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security, S580 [11FE]

S. Res. 619, National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, S711 [26FE]

S. Res. 629, tribute to Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., S917 [9MR]

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

S. Res. 650, recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S., S1208 [18MR]