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H.RES.694: Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom.
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 13, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 12, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported.
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Feb. 12, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Feb. 11, 2020 |
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
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Dec. 18, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Nov. 13, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Nov. 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |