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

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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

There is one statement associated with H.RES.694.

Bill Actions

Date Description
Feb. 12, 2020
Ordered to be Reported.
Feb. 12, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb. 11, 2020
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
Dec. 18, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Nov. 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov. 13, 2019

Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

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