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S.952: Civil Rights Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 24, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Civil Rights Act of 1997 - Allows any person aggrieved by an action of the Federal Government consisting of intentionally discriminating against, or granting a preference to, any person or group based in whole or in part on race, color, national origin, or sex to bring an action in a U.S. district court for appropriate relief (including back pay). Requires awarding a prevailing plaintiff attorney's fees as part of the costs. Defines...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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| June 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |