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- H.CON.RES.123
H.CON.RES.123: Supporting the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence with respect to discrimination and harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals in schools.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 5, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 10, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each city and State to adopt laws to prohibit such discrimination and harassment.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| April 5, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |